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This week, Tirzah recommends three YA books about mermaids and merfolk to get you excited for the release of Disney’s live action The Little Mermaid and to celebrate Mer-May!

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News

Disney’s live action The Little Mermaid hits theaters May 26th!

Books Discussed

Against the Tide by J. Elle

Out of the Blue by Jason June

Breathe and Count Back from Ten by Natalia Sylvester