We asked Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl, authors of Beautiful Creatures, to tell us a bit about themselves. Rather than doing a formal interview -- or writing another boring bio -- they each sent us a list of fun facts! Today, we're featuring Margaret Stohl: I don’t like to make lists. It’s a fact. My... Continue Reading →
New releases in Young Adult lit: Feb. 23, 2010
Here's what's new today in YA lit: Goldstrike: A Thriller by Matt Whyman In Goldstrike, a fugitive teenager hacks into a state-of-the-art computer guarding priceless goods while on the run from the government and assassins. Violet Eyes (Once Upon a Time) by Debbie Viguie A Retelling of "The Princess and the Pea" When a storm brings the dashing Prince Richard... Continue Reading →
Books into Movies: Percy Jackson & Wimpy Kid
Our good friends at Reelz Channel are putting together a series on the growing trend of kids' books (especially series with multiple books) being adapted into movies. This week they are focusing on Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Percy Jackson! They also mention the Harry Potter movies. I'm particularly fond of the interviews with... Continue Reading →
Who’s on top? (Best sellers, that is)
Sorry this wasn't posted yesterday -- I was a bit under the weather. This week's best sellers, according to The New York Times include Fallen by Lauren Kate (at No. 5) with whom we have a week of interviews! Read the first post in the series here. CHAPTER BOOKS This Week Weeks on List 1 SWEET LITTLE... Continue Reading →
Introducing the books by author Lauren Kate
Author Lauren Kate was kind enough to do an interview recently with Novel Novice -- and she was even kind enough to answer the gazillions of random questions we asked her! In fact, her answers were so awesome, we're sharing her interview in four parts all week-long. But before we do that, we thought we'd... Continue Reading →
Profile: Kami Garcia, co-author of Beautiful Creatures
We asked Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl, authors of Beautiful Creatures, to tell us a bit about themselves. Rather than doing a formal interview -- or writing another boring bio -- they each sent us a list of fun facts! Today, we're featuring Kami Garcia: I like to make lists. It’s a fact. And I’m... Continue Reading →
Profile: Kami Garcia, co-author of Beautiful Creatures
We asked Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl, authors of Beautiful Creatures, to tell us a bit about themselves. Rather than doing a formal interview -- or writing another boring bio -- they each sent us a list of fun facts! Today, we're featuring Kami Garcia: I like to make lists. It’s a fact. And I’m... Continue Reading →
Beautiful Creatures in the Classroom: One teacher’s story!
During their recent book tour to the South, Beautiful Creatures authors Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl met an awesome teacher, who was using their book in the classroom! Say what?! Yes, Adrien Alsobrook is teaching Beautiful Creatures to high schoolers in Tennessee! And there's nothing we love more here at Novel Novice than awesome teachers... Continue Reading →
Beautiful Creatures in the Classroom: One teacher’s story!
During their recent book tour to the South, Beautiful Creatures authors Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl met an awesome teacher, who was using their book in the classroom! Say what?! Yes, Adrien Alsobrook is teaching Beautiful Creatures to high schoolers in Tennessee! And there's nothing we love more here at Novel Novice than awesome teachers... Continue Reading →
Creative Writing Weekend – The Finale!
We have come to the end of our writing weekend, but hopefully this little series of exercises has inspired you to get on a regular writing routine. Because it does feel good to be creative every day, doesn't it? In case you missed them, check out the borrowed text and secrets/truths prompts of the past... Continue Reading →
