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Alison Doherty

Alison Doherty is a writing teacher and part time assistant professor living in Brooklyn, New York. She has an MFA from The New School in writing for children and teenagers. She loves writing about books on the Internet, listening to audiobooks on the subway, and reading anything with a twisty plot or a happily ever after.

99 Book Recommendations from John Green

A list of books recommended by the author John Green.

Book Recommendations Based on your Favorite Babysitter from The Baby-Sitters Club

Books to read based on whether you loved Claudia, Dawn, Stacey, or other members of the BSC!

Reading Pathways: Neal Shusterman

Where to start with the young adult and middle grade novels of Neal Shusterman.

Helping Myself: Bell Hooks, the Election, and How I Overcame My Prejudice Against Self-Help Books

How one Rioter overcame her aversion to self-help books after the election.

20 Back to School Romance Novels

A list of romance novels set in the academic world.

Genre Kryptonite: Characters Who Fall in Love by Writing Letters

One reader's weakness for characters who fall in love writing letters to one another.

As a Teacher I Don’t Play Favorites, Except When Kids Love Harry Potter

A teacher connects with her students over a mutual love of the Harry Potter series

We Need Diverse Wedding Readings

A list of wedding readings written by authors of color.

Must-Read June New Releases

Rioters recommend the June new releases they're most excited for!

100 Must-Read Books About Mothers and Motherhood

A list of one hundred books that discuss motherhood or have interesting mother characters.

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