April 15, 2025

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David Washington, author of Black Defender, headlines a special issue devoted to the innovative world of indie publishing.

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Profiles

Betty C. Tang Catches Up With the Parachute Kids

Perspectives

Three Cheers for Books From Scrappy Small Presses

Profiles

How To Create Your Own Superhero Comic

Perspectives

Justice Is Served in These Inspiring Indie Books

Profiles

Wilkie on ‘The River Keeper and Other Tales'

Profiles

Brian Silbert Talks About 'Berticus'


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Featuring 306 industry-first reviews of fiction, nonfiction, children’s, and YA books; also in this special issue: highlights from the exciting world of indie publishing today, interviews with indie authors, and more

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