{"id":13672,"date":"2021-08-04T00:00:51","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T04:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/?p=13672"},"modified":"2021-08-03T18:32:09","modified_gmt":"2021-08-03T22:32:09","slug":"cant-wait-wednesday-august-4-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/cant-wait-wednesday-august-4-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Can’t Wait Wednesday | August 4, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

Happy Wednesday! Originally created by Jill at\u00a0Breaking The Spine,\u00a0<\/a>Waiting on Wednesday<\/strong> was adapted to Can\u2019t\u00a0Wait<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>Wednesday<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>by Tressa at\u00a0Wishful Endings.<\/a>\u00a0It is a weekly meme that spotlights upcoming releases that I’m eagerly anticipating!<\/p>\n

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This week\u2019s Can\u2019t Wait Wednesday book is\u2026<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n\"Can’tThe Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities: New Stories About Mythic Heroes<\/strong> by Rick Riordan<\/a>, Roshani Chokshi<\/a>, J.C. Cervantes<\/a>, Yoon Ha Lee<\/a>, Carlos Hernandez<\/a>, Kwame Mbalia<\/a>, Rebecca Roanhorse<\/a>, Tehlor Kay Mejia<\/a>, Sarwat Chadda<\/a>, Graci Kim<\/a>
Published on<\/strong> September 28, 2021 by Rick Riordan Presents<\/a>
Genres:<\/strong> Anthology<\/a>, Fantasy<\/a>, Middle Grade<\/a>, Queer<\/a>, Retellings<\/a>
Pages:<\/strong> 496
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A cave monster . . . an abandoned demon . . . a ghost who wants to erase history . . . a killer commandant . . . These are just some of the challenges confronting the young heroes in this highly entertaining anthology.
\nAll but one of the heroes previously starred in a popular book from Rick Riordan Presents. You''ll be reunited with Aru Shah, Zane Obispo, Min the fox spirit, Sal and Gabi, Tristan Strong, Nizhoni Begay, Paola Santiago, Sikander Aziz, and Riley Oh. Who is the new hero? Read Rick Riordan''s short story to find out!
\nTen bestselling and award-winning middle grade authors contributed to this collection: Roshani Chokshi, J.C. Cervantes, Yoon Ha Lee, Carlos Hernandez, Kwame Mbalia, Rebecca Roanhorse, Tehlor Kay Mejia, Sarwat Chadda, Graci Kim, and Rick Riordan, who also served as the editor.
\nThe cultures represented by these own-voices stories are: Indian, Mesoamerican, Korean, Cuban, Black American, African, Navajo, Mexican, Mesopotamian, and Celtic.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\t\t