Today, we kick off our April Book of the Month -- featuring Black Heart and the Curse Workers series by Holly Black. I am a HUGE fan of these books, and Black Heart -- the final book in the series and in stores tomorrow -- is absolutely stellar. We've got a really exciting month planned... Continue Reading →
Today marks the final day in our Middle Grade March feature -- and so, we take a look back at this month's hightlights! Middle Grade Writing Contest We've put together some really awesome prize packs featuring middle grade lit for this month's writing contest. And we gave you two options: OPTION A: Try your hand... Continue Reading →
I’ve been waiting for another series to fall in love with. You know, the kind of love that makes you feel like you’ve been handed a plate of warm, chewy, gooey freshly baked cookies from your grandma, just as you’ve put on an old pair of comfy socks, and snuggled up with a fluffy cat... Continue Reading →
I’ve been waiting for another series to fall in love with. You know, the kind of love that makes you feel like you’ve been handed a plate of warm, chewy, gooey freshly baked cookies from your grandma, just as you’ve put on an old pair of comfy socks, and snuggled up with a fluffy cat... Continue Reading →
As an aspiring middle grade writer, I’m always curious about what kids are reading and why. I know what I love in middle grade books, but every once in awhile I like to check-in with someone whom I consider an authority on these matters: my 10-year old, book-devouring niece, Olivia Larsen. In honor of Middle... Continue Reading →
Today we're delighted to be featuring an exclusive Q&A with father-daughter author duo Phil Margolin and Ami Margolin Rome. Their book Vanishing Acts, is an exciting mystery that takes place in Portland, Oregon. Check out our interview below, and scroll down to learn more about their book! Phil, you've written plenty of mysteries for adults.... Continue Reading →
Today we're delighted to be featuring an exclusive Q&A with father-daughter author duo Phil Margolin and Ami Margolin Rome. Their book Vanishing Acts, is an exciting mystery that takes place in Portland, Oregon. Check out our interview below, and scroll down to learn more about their book! Phil, you've written plenty of mysteries for adults.... Continue Reading →
Today, we're delighted to share a guest blog from S.R. Johannes, the author of the YA adventure Untraceable and a new middle grade book, On the Bright Side. Thanks for stopping by, Shelli! * * * The Challenge in Writing for Tweens Tweens are a special group of girls. They hold that space in between... Continue Reading →
Today, we bring you part 2 of our recommendations for great Middle Grade books -- featuring books we couldn't quite fit into our Middle Grade March schedule. (See part 1 here!) Dork Diaries by Rachel Renee Russell Dork Diaries follows eighth grader Nikki Maxwell as she chronicles through text and sketches her move to a... Continue Reading →
We've been featuring some pretty awesome Middle Grade books and authors this month for Middle Grade March, but it's impossible to feature ALL of the wonderful new & recent Middle Grade books out there. So today (and again next week), we're bringing you a few recommended reads if you're looking for a new Middle Grade... Continue Reading →
Novel Novice 