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On October 27, authors Shannon Lee (r.) and Fonda Lee (c.) celebrated the release of Mark of the Warrior (Wednesday), the final chapter in their Breathmarked YA fantasy duology, at Mysterious Galaxy in San Diego. They were joined by fellow YA author Tracy Badua (l.).
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November 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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THE LIZZIE BENNET DIARIES x OPHELIA AFTER ALL

Ellie Valentine followed all the rules and still got waitlisted at her dream uni. Now she's stuck. Everyone in her life is growing up w/o her. And the one person who understands happens to be the girl Ellie's determined to hate.

#QuestPit #W #YA #Con
A Guide to Intolerable, my YA Contemporary Pride and Prejudice. 'Intolerable' is written in letter cut outs and the text is in front of a pink/purple plaid with ribbon and gold star confetti. The Pitch: Ellie Valentine followed all of her mom's rules and still got waitlisted at her dream school. Now she's stuck. Everyone in her life is growing up without her. And the one person who understands happens to be the girl Ellie's determined to hate. The text is over a pink background with a lace frame. 'Intolerable' is written in scrapbook letter cut outs on the bottom of the page. The comps: Ophelia After All by Racquel Marie: First girl crush, changing your self perspective. This is Not a Personal Statement by Tracy Badua: Questionable dedication to goals and complicated family dynamic. The text is over a pink background with a lace frame. 'Intolerable' is written in scrapbook letter cut outs on the bottom of the page. The text is over a pink background with a lace frame. 'Intolerable' is written in scrapbook letter cut outs on the bottom of the page. The mood board: A collage featuring three photos: one of three girls taking a selfie in prom dresses, one of five girls with tan skin laid out shoulder to shoulder, one with two girls smiling for the camera while a third flips the camera off. There's a stack of books, stamps, flowers, and miscellaneous scrapbooking motifs around the pictures. At the top right corner 'intolerable' is spelled out with different fonts per letter.
November 5, 2026 at 1:17 AM
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In honor of Filipino American History Month, Tracy Badua asked fellow Filipino American authors what books they’d offer to young readers as part of their literary festivities buff.ly/P8qCMYR
October 15, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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How To Move into a New Role (In or Outside Your Field), with Amelia Badua ~ Find Your Dream Job podcast, Mac's List

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How To Move into a New Role (In or Outside Your Field), with Amelia Badua
You don't have to stay stuck in one job or one industry forever.
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September 22, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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After exceeding the 10% threshold for Individual Graduation Committees at multiple high schools, Texas is now on a mission to reduce IGC rates and improve student graduation pathways.

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#TX #CitizenPortal #StudentSuccess #EducationReform #AccountabilityInEducation #TexasHighSchools
Conservator reports IGC rates fell after corrective action; district goal set below 10%
TA conservator Doctor Sylvia Badua reported that the district exceeded the 10% IGC threshold at three high schools in 2023–24, implemented a corrective action plan in 25–26 that reduced rates (class of 2026 below 10%) and committed to ongoing monitoring and documentation to sustain progress.
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September 18, 2026 at 3:29 AM
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The Ptolemy Project by Kate St Clair
Saints of Storm and Sorrow and Daughters of Flood and Fury by Gabriella Buba
This is not a Personal Statement by Tracy Badua
Book Nemesis by Sammie Trinidad
Startup Hell By Caitlin Rozakis
September 9, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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In GHOUL SUMMER by Tracy Badua, Barnaby joins forces w/a ghost to resolve unfinished business trapping it in his home, leading him to a mystery about the ghost’s death & its connections to the community. A warm summer #MGLit read w/more heart & humor than ghostly horror.
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Cover of middle grade novel GHOUL SUMMER by Tracy Badua. A boy wearing a t-shirt, shorts, and flip flops stands in front of an open window with curtains billowing from a breeze. A boy shaped ghostly figure floats behind the boy.
September 6, 2026 at 12:28 AM
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Meet the 2027 Middle Grade and Young Adult mentors:

Shifa Saltagi Safadi, Wendy Xu, Tracy Badua, Ari Koontz, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, Chatham Greenfield, Sonido Reyes, Alex Land, Joy McCullough, and Alvina Ling
Bright green graphic designed to look like an open manila folder with a stack of papers clipped inside. The topmost page is titled “Meet the 2027 Middle Grade Mentors”. The page displays four polaroid-style headshots for authors Shifa Saltagi Safadi, Wendy Xu, Tracy Badua, and Ari Koontz. At the bottom of the paper is an illustration of a search bar containing the URL “bit.ly/2027mentorship”, which will direct folks to the Google Form application. Bright green graphic designed to look like an open manila folder with a stack of papers clipped inside. The topmost page is titled “Meet the 2027 Middle Grade Mentors”. The page displays six polaroid-style headshots for authors Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, Chatham Greenfield, Sonido Reyes, Alex Brown, Joy McCullough, and Alvina Ling. At the bottom of the paper is an illustration of a search bar containing the URL “bit.ly/2027mentorship”, which will direct folks to the Google Form application.
September 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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do you want me to be your mentor (threatening, pai mei from kill bill voice) then look below & apply, app window open open through 9/30! if doing middle grade comics: apply with sample pages, portfolio & plot outline for me to consider
September 1, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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📖 MIDDLE GRADE MENTOR: Tracy Badua
Graphic with light green gingham background. In the top left-hand corner is a mock-up ID badge containing a headshot, name, and mentorship category for one of WNDB’s 2027 Mentors. To the right is a blank white badge containing a short bio for the featured mentor. This slide features 2027 Middle Grade Mentor, Tracy Badua. About Tracy: “Tracy Badua is an award-winning Filipino American author of books for young people. Tracy’s work has garnered such accolades as the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Sid Fleischman Humor Award, the Children’s Literature Council of Southern California Award, multiple selections as Junior Library Guild Gold Standards, and inclusion on state book lists across the United States.” Four of Tracy’s books are pictured at the bottom of the graphic: “Freddie vs. the Family Curse,” “Ghoul Summer,” “Thea and the Mischief Makers,” and “The Cookie Crumbles”.
August 19, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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Yes! The Cookie Crumbles by Tracy Badua and Alechia Dow is a fun mystery set in a kids baking competition.
March 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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For February, the Young at Heart book club is reading The Cookie Crumbles by Tracy Badua & Alechia Dow. discord.gg/a6kuWNt4
Teal graphic with yellow lettering and the book cover for The Cookie Crumbles, showing two girls with cookies floating around them over a mansion and thunderstorm.
January 26, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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February picks:

Black Boy Joy by Kwame Mbalia

A Taste of Magic by J. Elle

Ellie Engle Saves Herself by Leah Johnson

Alex Wise vs The End of the World by Terry J. Benton-Walker

The Cookie Crumbles by Alechia Dow and Tracy Badua
January 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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library haul

📚 the takeout by Tracy Badua
📚 the marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton
📚 fire exit by Morgan Talty
📚 chain gang all stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
November 21, 2024 at 2:01 AM
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#Book #GiveawayAlert! Enter to win Tracy Badua and Alechia Dow's MG Their Just Desserts and read their guest post at Literary Rambles. #amreading #kidlit #teachers #librarians #giveaway tinyurl.com/ymcdf54b
June 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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#Morrigan #morrigú #Badba #CathaBadba #Scaldcrow #Badua #Bodwa #Bodvar
June 17, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Here are a few more from the Black KidLit Awards.

📚 Is There a Boy Like Me|Kern Carter

📚 Tales from Cabin 23: The Boo Hag Flex|Justina Ireland

📚Onyx and Beyond|Amber Mc Bride

📚 The Cookie Crumbles|Tracy Badua & Alechia Dow

📚The Everybody Experiment|Lisa Moore Ramée

Which books catch your eye?
January 31, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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The 'Uba Seo mural series, which began in Spring 2021, showcases "The Story of Land, Water and People," which includes the Nisenan names for various plants and animals, with illustrations by Nikila Badua, an Indigenous artist. https://buff.ly/3XsD8gw
September 4, 2024 at 10:00 PM
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A Taste Of Magic by J. Elle
We Are Big Time By Hena Khan, Safiya Zerrougui (Illustrator), The Cookie Crumbles By Tracy Badua, Alechia Dow, We Were the Fire: Birmingham 1963 by Shelia P. Moses, Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor By Xiran Jay Zhao
March 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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7. Connect with other writers – Tracy Badua

"I talk to other writers. Not only does it make me feel a little less alone ..., but sometimes, a fun conversation can provide just the motivating spark needed."

A pep talk, fresh perspective, or venting can make all the difference.
February 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Colloboh and Elija Badua
October 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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If you're in Boston attending #NCTE, may I suggest you stop by this panel tomorrow afternoon. We're talking about practical strategies for bringing diverse YA and MG literature into classrooms -- a topic that feels particular critical as we prepare to go into a new year.
WAYSTATIONS, NODES, A PATHS: Teaching Strategies and Resources for Diverse YA and MG Literature Friday, November 22 @ 3:30pm, Room 104C w/ Joaquin Muñus, Latesha Dejean, Aaron H. Aceves, Caroline Huntoon, Hannah V. Sawyer, Jen Ferguson, and Tracy Badua.
November 21, 2024 at 11:51 PM