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The Dandiest Life: Hear Our Voices Author Interview with Tracy Occomy Crowder

Illustration of with the Chicago skyline and lake with the Tu Books logo, book title, and Kirkus Reviews quote: "An engaging novel drawing strength from its rich narrative voice and celebrating Black historical luminaries."

This Q&A with author Tracy Occomy Crowder and Owner & CEO of The Dandiest Life, LLC Elizabeth Mobley originally appeared on The Dandiest Life Blog. Tracy’s debut middle grade novel Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key is available wherever books are sold!

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New Releases: Zain’s Super Friday and Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key

Today, we are celebrating two exciting book releases: Zain’s Super Friday by Hena Khan, illustrated by Nez Riaz and Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key by Tracy Occomy Crowder!

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Celebrating 25 Books Over 25 Years: Yummy

Lee and Low 25th anniversaryLEE & LOW BOOKS celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and to recognize how far the company has come, we are featuring one title a week to see how it is being used in classrooms today. Today, we are featuring our award-winning graphic novel, Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty. Continue reading