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Tracy van Straaten

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Literary Publicist & Chicago Enthusiast. Founder @TvSMediaGroup (IG). TvSMediaGroup.com

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Today flying into beautiful #SweetHomeChicago. #notawarzone #chicagostrong

07.09.2025 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'The Trouble With Heroes' explores the healing power of hiking Kate Messner's new middle grade novel The Trouble With Heroes Is about a boy who gets into trouble with the law. Instead of juvie, he's tasked with hiking all 46 Adirondack peaks.

NPR's Andrew Limbong spoke with Kate Messner on a hike in the woods about the healing power of nature and her new middle grade novel, "The Trouble with Heroes" (4/29/25, Bloomsbury Children's Books). 'The Trouble With Heroes' explores the healing power of hiking

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22.05.2025 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Book Review: β€œThe Trouble With Heroes,” by Kate Messner (Gift Article) Through an arduous summer of hiking, 13-year-old Finn Connelly finds common ground with his late firefighter father in Kate Messner’s new verse novel.

Gorgeous review of a brilliant book. @katemessner.com @nytimes.com @mattdelapena.bsky.social

02.05.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why hunger for the Hunger Games is stronger than ever The latest book in the series, β€œSunrise on the Reaping,” is the fastest-selling YA book of the year.

Washington Post: β€œWhy Hunger for The Hunger Games is Stronger Than Ever”

18.04.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β˜€οΈ The new Hunger Games novel, Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins (3/18/25, Scholastic), is @people Magazine's book of the week! See the book featured in the new issue of People, on newsstands nationwide this Friday.

03.04.2025 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Sunrise on the Reaping’ Review: Hunger Games Prequel Explores Haymitch’s Origins β€œSunrise on the Reaping,” by Suzanne Collins, explores the devastating story of Haymitch Abernathy, a mentor in the original β€œHunger Games” novels.

β€œSunrise on the Reaping” by Suzanne Collins explores the story of Haymitch Abernathy, the jaded, alcoholic, fiercely devoted mentor who coached Katniss in the original β€œThe Hunger Games” series. Read our review of the latest prequel.

18.03.2025 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

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20.03.2025 23:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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After 17 years and five books, 'The Hunger Games' feel as urgent as ever "The Hunger Games" never lost cultural relevance, but with "Sunrise on the Reaping" it's back. We spoke to fans about what the series means to them.
19.03.2025 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New 'Hunger Games' prequel asks: How well do we really know our history? Sunrise on the Reaping recounts the 50th annual Hunger Games, telling the story of Haymitch Abernathy. It's themes and events conjure images of today's U.S. political climate.
19.03.2025 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Sunrise on the Reaping' Review: A Delightful Return to Panem for Haymitch Abernathy's Quarter Quell 'They will not use my tears for their entertainment,' says the District 12 tribute Haymitch Abernathy in the newest 'Hunger Games' prequel. But you'll shed a few along the way. Here's PEOPLE's review ...
19.03.2025 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Sunrise' arrives at midnight for fans celebrating release of new 'Hunger Games' novel Bookstores worldwide hosted midnight parties for β€œSunrise on the Reaping,” the fifth installment in Suzanne Collins' β€œHunger Games” series.
19.03.2025 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Sunrise on the Reaping’ Review: Hunger Games Prequel Explores Haymitch’s Origins β€œSunrise on the Reaping,” by Suzanne Collins, explores the devastating story of Haymitch Abernathy, a mentor in the original β€œHunger Games” novels.

New York Times on Sunrise on the Reaping: β€œA Propulsive, Brutal β€˜Hunger Games’ Prequel Is Here. And It’s Great.”

19.03.2025 21:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What to Know About the New β€˜Hunger Games’ Prequel, β€˜Sunrise on the Reaping’ β€œSunrise on the Reaping” further expands the world of Panem, focusing on Haymitch Abernathy’s story.

In case you don’t have time for a Hunger Games re-read by Tuesday, the New York Times has you covered.

15.03.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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COVER REVEAL: PEOPLE has revealed the cover for bestselling and award-winning creator ND Stevenson's forthcoming middle grade novel, "Scarlet Morning," (Quill Tree/HarperCollins) coming September 23, 2025. Book media, DM us with review copy requests.

18.02.2025 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Can’t wait for this one!

13.02.2025 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Hansel and Gretel' Picture Book Due This Fall from Stephen King and Maurice Sendak https://buff.ly/42QmuL3

13.02.2025 14:29 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 8
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Just announced! Coming 9/2/25 from HarperCollins. @tvsmediagroup

13.02.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Could not appreciate our governor more! First state to ban book-banning also!

31.01.2025 18:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

THIS!!!!

27.01.2025 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hooray to Erin!!

27.01.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hugest congratulations, John!!

27.01.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jules Feiffer, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and writer, dies at 95 Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and writer Jules Feiffer has died. He was 95 and had published his last book just four months ago.

I was lucky enough to work with Jules Feiffer on three of his children’s books: I Lost My Bear (1999), The Odious Ogre (2010), and Amazing Grapes (2024). He was brilliant, hilarious, acerbic, and wonderful. RIP Jules.

22.01.2025 04:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On Stands now: Exclusive excerpt from "Sunrise on the Reaping" (on sale 3/18/25, Scholastic) by Suzanne Collins in @PEOPLE!

18.01.2025 01:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A New 'Hunger Games' Book Heads Back to Panem: Read an Exclusive Early Excerpt From 'Sunrise on the Reaping' (Exclusive) The hotly anticipated fifth book in 'The Hunger Games' series by Suzanne Collins, 'Sunrise on the Reaping' comes out March 18 and a movie will follow in November 2026.

PEOPLE: Read an excerpt from the new Hunger Games book, coming March 18th from Scholastic ⬇️

15.01.2025 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thrilled to see Jules Feiffer's Amazing Grapes and John Schu's Louder Than Hunger included!

06.12.2024 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Black Friday: For the first time in the 100-plus year history of the franchise, the Chicago Bears have made an in-season head-coaching change, firing Matt Eberflus.

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Desk Set, The Philadelphia Story, and Sabrina.

29.11.2024 03:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Giuseppe Castellano’s Podcast Conversation with Jules Feiffer β€” The Illustration Department Giuseppe Castellano talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, Jules Feiffer, about the early years of his life and career; how Maurice Sendak and William Steig changed his approach to illustration; ...

In this not-to-be-missed episode, The Illustration Department podcast spoke with legendary cartoonist Jules Feiffer about his life and career; how Maurice Sendak and William Steig changed his approach to illustration; why failure is not to be feared; and more.

26.11.2024 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh my....

21.11.2024 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And a kids list? πŸ‘€

21.11.2024 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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