In this episode of Book Banter with Rayna we talk with author Justine Pucella Winans about her newest book, Wishbone. How representation and family dynamics play an important role in her work and of course All The Cats!

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Justine Pucella Winans (they/she) is a queer and nonbinary writer who lives in Los Angeles with their husband and incredible Halloween-colored cats. Their books include YA novels like the critically acclaimed Indies Introduce title, BIANCA TORRE IS AFRAID OF EVERYTHING, Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, ONE KILLER PROBLEM, and HOW TO SURVIVE A SLASHER. Their MG speculative horror titles include the acclaimed Stonewall Honor Book, THE OTHERWOODS, WISHBONE, and A LITTLE TOO HAUNTED. When not writing queer, creepy, and funny fiction for kids and teens, they can be found training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, reading (a lot of) manga and webcomics, and actively avoiding real life scary situations.

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Wishbone is Coraline meets Ghost Squad in this terrifying story about what happens when you aren't careful what you wish for. “A magical, high-octane adventure and a perceptive examination of queerness and fear.” - Publishers Weekly

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All of Justine's books can be purchased through your favorite local indie or this link: https://bookshop.org/lists/book-banter-guests

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