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Kaitlyn Wells

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Kaitlyn Wells is the author of the children’s books A Family Looks Like Love, which received the NABJ Outstanding Book Award and was named a Children’s Book Council Pick; Under the Clam Moon (2026), which Kirkus Reviews dubbed "a dreamy ode to family and a soft, nocturnal, natural world"; and lead author of the National Geographic Kids Encyclopedia of African American History & Culture (2026). She's also an award-winning journalist, and her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post, among others. She has also taught and lectured at the City University of New York and Fordham University. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree from The Univer ...more

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Kaitlyn Wells The writer reached down into their bag for their favorite pen. Little did they know, that precious pen had fallen out during their morning commute.
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Under the Clam Moon's first review!

I'm pleased to share that Kirkus Reviews gave Under the Clam Moon a glowing review! The publication called it "A dreamy ode to family and a soft, nocturnal, natural world.” They also said “Wells’ lyrical prose has a delightful cadence, ideal for reading aloud, pairing well with Rahman’s atmospheric artwork ... which creates a soothing nighttime ambience.”

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Published on January 27, 2026 19:11 Tags: book-review, kirkus-reviews, under-the-clam-moon
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Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown
“There’s an unspoken message that the only stories worth telling are the stories that end up in history books. This is not true. Every story matters. My father’s story matters. We are all worthy of telling our stories and having them heard. We all need to be seen and honored in the same way that we all need to breathe. -- Viola Davis”
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“Life is for the living.
Death is for the dead.
Let life be like music.
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“There’s an unspoken message that the only stories worth telling are the stories that end up in history books. This is not true. Every story matters. My father’s story matters. We are all worthy of telling our stories and having them heard. We all need to be seen and honored in the same way that we all need to breathe. -- Viola Davis”
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