Today we are kicking off a great contest, with some AMAZING prizes ... and all you have to do is pre-order a book that I guarantee will MAKE your summer reading experience perfect. I'm talking about The Bridge from Me to You by Lisa Schroeder, which comes out July 29th and will be our August... Continue Reading →
Today, I'm thrilled to have The Stepsister's Tale author Tracy Barrett stopping by with an excellent guest post about her favorite writing spot. Check out Tracy's post below, then tell us in the comments -- what is your favorite place to write (or to read). * Â Â Â Â Â Â *Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â * My Favorite Writing Spot... Continue Reading →
Today, I am truly honored to be sharing a very cool guest post about a great new YA mystery series -- and the first book is in stores TODAY! I'm talking about The Body in the Woods by April Henry, the first in a series about teen search & rescue volunteers. Today's post is part... Continue Reading →
Today, I am truly honored to be sharing a very cool guest post about a great new YA mystery series -- and the first book is in stores TODAY! I'm talking about The Body in the Woods by April Henry, the first in a series about teen search & rescue volunteers. Today's post is part... Continue Reading →
Here's a look at some of today's new YA releases: Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo The capital has fallen. The Darkling rules Ravka from his shadow throne. Now the nation’s fate rests with a broken Sun Summoner, a disgraced tracker, and the shattered remnants of a once-great magical army. Deep in an ancient network... Continue Reading →
Today's Novel Novice Junior book review looks at the charming What the Sleepy Animals Do at the Audubon Zoo by Grace Millsaps & Ryan Murphy, with illustrations by John Clark IV and Alyson Kilday. The book seeks to answer why zoo animals seem SO sleepy during the day, when visitors come to see them --... Continue Reading →
Today's Novel Novice Junior book review looks at the charming What the Sleepy Animals Do at the Audubon Zoo by Grace Millsaps & Ryan Murphy, with illustrations by John Clark IV and Alyson Kilday. The book seeks to answer why zoo animals seem SO sleepy during the day, when visitors come to see them --... Continue Reading →
The Stepsister's Tale by Tracy Barrett is more than just a fun read. It also opens up plenty of opportunities for discussion -- which is why today, we're offering some ideas for classroom projects and discussion topics. (Please note: some discussion topics are adapted from questions included in the back of The Stepsister's Tale.) Discussion... Continue Reading →
The Stepsister's Tale by Tracy Barrett is more than just a fun read. It also opens up plenty of opportunities for discussion -- which is why today, we're offering some ideas for classroom projects and discussion topics. (Please note: some discussion topics are adapted from questions included in the back of The Stepsister's Tale.) Discussion... Continue Reading →
Summer is the perfect time to explore some great new books -- especially for those in the magic age of "middle grade." You know, before teachers start piling on ridiculously large required summer reading lists? Here are our picks for some perfect middle grade books & series to read this summer. Charmed Life Series by... Continue Reading →
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