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Mahnaz Dar
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Young Readers' Editor, Kirkus Reviews
New York
Beats
Mothers Day, Fathers Day, wellness, sport, hard politics, gift guides.
Content
By Mahnaz Dar Verified| Kirkus Reviews Verified In Watercress, after a Chinese American family spot the titular greens growing by the side of the road, they pull their car over to pick some. The moment awakens feelings of joy in the parents—immigrants nursing fraught memories of their homeland—and resentment in their daughter, who wonders what passersby will think.
By Mahnaz Dar Verified| Kirkus Reviews Verified In the early 2000s, kid lit was awash with overachievers, from Harry Potter to Percy Jackson. And then there was Greg Heffley. The socially inept protagonist of Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid: A Novel in Cartoons torments a group of kindergarteners, lets hapless BFF Rowley take the fall for his own misdeeds, and endures a string of humiliations at the hands of bullies—all to the delight of young readers.
By Mahnaz Dar Verified| Kirkus Reviews Verified In Watercress, after a Chinese American family spot the titular greens growing by the side of the road, they pull their car over to pick some. The moment awakens feelings of joy in the parents—immigrants nursing fraught memories of their homeland—and resentment in their daughter, who wonders what passersby will think.
Company Info
Kirkus Reviews
Kirkus Reviews is a prominent book review magazine founded in 1933 by Virginia Kirkus. It is known for providing early and unbiased assessments of books, helping booksellers, librarians, and media professionals make informed purchasing decisions. The company has established itself as a critical authority in the literary world, offering pre-publication reviews based on advance reading copies. Kirkus Reviews publishes a bimonthly magazine that features reviews across various genres, author interviews, and literary analysis. It also offers paid review services for independent authors and small publishers, allowing them to gain visibility and credibility. Additionally, Kirkus has a history of partnering with the film industry, providing insights on book adaptations. The company continues to serve as a trusted resource for readers and industry influencers, shaping literary trends through its rigorous criticism.
Austin, Texas, United States
+1 512-637-8665
Founded: 1933