She is currently a youth services librarian at Worthington Libraries. She is a book reviewer for school library journal and a member of the Choose to Read Ohio advisory board.

She believes stories have the power to shape our world for the better. Find out more at .ĭesiree Thomas has worked in the library profession for the past 20 years. A chance encounter leads to a relationship with Owen, a White boy who is prince of a small European country. She now lives with her husband and children in Columbus, Ohio. Truly Madly Royally by Debbie Rigaud (Point/Scholastic, 2019): Zora, a young Black community organizer, commutes from New Jersey to a summer program at a local Ivy League. She grew up in East Orange, New Jersey, and started her career writing for entertainment and teen magazines. Perfect for fans of The Sun Is Also a Star and Blackout, this YA novel from Debbie Rigaud is a celebration of Haitian and Caribbean culture, and a story of first love, vodou, and finding yourself, all set against the backdrop of the West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn.ĭebbie Rigaud is the coauthor of Alyssa Milano’s New York Times bestselling Hope series and the author of Simone Breaks All the Rules and Truly Madly Royally. Unfortunately, for her she is having a little trouble connecting to the other students. For the summer, Zora is attending a very prestigious summer program. Browse Books Deals VIP Audiobook Clubs 0. Truly Madly Royalty tells the story of Zora and Owen. Offering a steady mix of romance and humor, this is a home run.' - Kirkus Reviews Listen Free to Truly, Madly, Royally audiobook by Debbie Rigaud with a 30 Day Free Trial Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet and iOS and Android devices. This is a great depiction of Haitian American culture that both affirms and informs. 'Simone is a wonderfully crafted character, and Rigaud uses the awkwardness of the late bloomers' attempts to be cool with perfect comedic timing. We are so excited to welcome back author Debbie Riguad in celebration of her latest young adult novel, A Girl's Guide to Love and Magic! Special guest, librarian Desiree Thomas, will lead a lively discussion with Debbie and attendees. Debbie Rigaud Page: 304 Format: pdf, ePub, mobi, fb2 ISBN: 9781338332728 Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.

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