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All hail the queen

by Rebecca Kirshenbaum
Apr 18, 2012 | Filed in Articles & Opinion
First there was The Queen of Kentucky (by Alecia Whitaker, Little/Poppy, January). Look what popped up yesterday at our offices: The Princesses of Iowa (by M. Molly Backes, Candlewick, May).

   


Could this be a new trend? Regal YA? I hope the royals aren’t limited to the Midwest though—I, for one, wouldn't mind The Prince of Boston, starring Prince Harry of Wales, to come into the offices…

Rebecca Kirshenbaum
Rebecca Kirshenbaum is a current editorial intern at The Horn Book, Inc.
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Shoshana

Harry might have to fight with The Prince of Fenway Park for sovereignty.

Posted : Apr 19, 2012 12:08

Katie

I am the Duchess of Indiana.

Posted : Apr 18, 2012 06:03

melissa manlove

Don't forget Dairy Queen!

Posted : Apr 18, 2012 05:30

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