Today, we have a guest post from author Derek Kent ... aka Derek the Ghost, the spooky author behind the Scary School series. Thanks for stopping by today, Derek! * * * The Importance of Middle Grade Fiction Or Why Reading my Book Series Scary School is Guaranteed to Turn your Kid into a Well-adjusted,... Continue Reading →
It’s not every day that one gets to pick the imagination of an author – especially one who has created such a colorful and creative dystopian world like that of Artime. Naturally, I was thrilled when presented with the opportunity to interview Lisa McMann, not only because the enchanting magic of her imaginary universe left... Continue Reading →
It’s not every day that one gets to pick the imagination of an author – especially one who has created such a colorful and creative dystopian world like that of Artime. Naturally, I was thrilled when presented with the opportunity to interview Lisa McMann, not only because the enchanting magic of her imaginary universe left... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite authors (and nicest people ever) is Lisa Schroeder. I adore her YA novels in verse, and her middle grade books It's Raining Cupcakes and Sprinkles & Secrets are the sweetest (pun intended) and most beloved middle grade books I've read in recent years. I'll even go so far as to call... Continue Reading →
When I was about ten years old, I wanted nothing more than to be a babysitter. I wanted to organize all my clients in an index card file box and earn a little extra cash. And the reason for this passionate desire was rooted solely in one of my favorite book series: The Babysitter's Club.... Continue Reading →
Today for Middle Grade March, we're thrilled to be hosting an exclusive Q&A with author Kim Harrington. We're big fans of her YA books Clarity and the newly-released Perception. But later this year, Kim will be releasing three Middle Grade books, in a new series. The first book from Sleuth or Dare: Partners in Crime... Continue Reading →
Today for Middle Grade March, we're thrilled to be hosting an exclusive Q&A with author Kim Harrington. We're big fans of her YA books Clarity and the newly-released Perception. But later this year, Kim will be releasing three Middle Grade books, in a new series. The first book from Sleuth or Dare: Partners in Crime... Continue Reading →
Today, we are delighted to feature an exclusive Q&A with Barry Wolverton, the author of Neversink, a great new Middle Grade book hitting stores March 27th -- and that we're featuring for our Middle Grade March feature. Thanks to Barry for chatting with us today! What do you think makes a successful middle grade novel?... Continue Reading →
Today, we are delighted to feature an exclusive Q&A with Barry Wolverton, the author of Neversink, a great new Middle Grade book hitting stores March 27th -- and that we're featuring for our Middle Grade March feature. Thanks to Barry for chatting with us today! What do you think makes a successful middle grade novel?... Continue Reading →
For me, books have always held a rare magical power. My mother read to me often from a very young age. I can still remember the wonder I felt as I watched her slender finger trace each word, carefully sounding out letters that put me under a spell I never quite recovered from. I remember... Continue Reading →
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