The following discussion/essay questions come from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt -- we couldn't have done better ourselves. I do have one question to add to these, however: Why is it important to discuss this subject/book? Why is Annexed so important now? Where is the line between dredging up the past and learning from history? __________ Discussion Points... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Lena has lived her whole life near the beach—walking for miles up and down the shore and breathing the salty air, swimming in the cold water, and watching the surfers rule the waves—the problem is, she’s spent her whole life just watching. As her sixteenth birthday approaches, Lena vows she will no longer watch... Continue Reading →
 In the following Q&A, Annexed author Sharon Dogar addresses some common questions surrounding her new book and Anne Frank's diary. In this article, she also addresses some of the concerns that have arisen about its controversial slant. __________ Q. How old were you when you first read The Diary of Anne Frank? You say you related... Continue Reading →
There are lots of reasons to love L.K. Madigan's new novel, The Mermaid's Mirror. But for me, there are three things in particular that stand out: 1. The Characters From page one, I fell in love with Lena, Kai, Pem, Cole and all the rest. They all feel so real, like people I might have... Continue Reading →
There are lots of reasons to love L.K. Madigan's new novel, The Mermaid's Mirror. But for me, there are three things in particular that stand out: 1. The Characters From page one, I fell in love with Lena, Kai, Pem, Cole and all the rest. They all feel so real, like people I might have... Continue Reading →
Today, we're featuring another great YA author coming to Wordstock Festival in Portland, Oregon October 9-10th (this weekend!). Check out Adios, Nirvana by Conrad Wesselhoeft: When you piss off a bridge into a snowstorm, it feels like you’re connecting with eternal things. Paying homage to something or someone. But who? The Druids? Walt Whitman? No,... Continue Reading →
Today, we're featuring another great YA author coming to Wordstock Festival in Portland, Oregon October 9-10th (this weekend!). Check out Adios, Nirvana by Conrad Wesselhoeft: When you piss off a bridge into a snowstorm, it feels like you’re connecting with eternal things. Paying homage to something or someone. But who? The Druids? Walt Whitman? No,... Continue Reading →
Amidst controversy over her latest novel, Sharon Dogar discusses her motivation and  journey writing Annexed. She also explains why Anne Frank's diary is so important now. __________ The story of Annexed really began the first time I picked up Anne Frank’s diary. Like millions of teenagers everywhere, it was my first encounter with a first-person narrative... Continue Reading →
Happy Release Day to The Mermaid's Mirror by L.K. Madigan, our October Book of the Month! We have lots of love for both L.K. and this book and we're so thrilled that Mermaid's Mirror is finally in stores everywhere, so you guys can see what all the fuss is about. Stephanie & myself will post... Continue Reading →
Happy Release Day to The Mermaid's Mirror by L.K. Madigan, our October Book of the Month! We have lots of love for both L.K. and this book and we're so thrilled that Mermaid's Mirror is finally in stores everywhere, so you guys can see what all the fuss is about. Stephanie & myself will post... Continue Reading →
