A charming new middle grade book is available today, and to celebrate, author Erik DeLeo has stopped by with a guest post about the making of the ADORABLE cover for The Squirrel Squire. One of the things that’s different about self-publishing compared to traditional publishing is that the author is in charge of all aspects... Continue Reading →
Today, author Lauren Wohl stops by with a guest post about her newest illustrated chapter book for young readers, Extravaganza at the Plaza. The first inkling for the books came from stories I had read about children who were giving back to their communities: kids who made hats for newborns out of old brassieres (no kidding!); who knit, worked with wood or clay to create gifts for people less fortunate than they; who organized cookie sales and craft fairs with proceeds going to raise money to care for people who were ill. There were... Continue Reading →
If you're in the mood for something spooky, we've got you covered with today's guest post from Lilac Skully series author Amy Cesari. This is a perfect middle grade series to curl up with in the last days before Halloween -- and to really get you in the mood, Amy has a great post today... Continue Reading →
Today, I want to wish a very happy book birthday to the delightful new middle grade book See You on a Starry Night by Lisa Schroeder! The book has been getting rave reviews -- and for good reason! Lisa has a gift for writing meaningful, impactful, and easily accessible stories for middle grade readers. In... Continue Reading →
With this week's publication of The Sea of the Dead, Barry Wolverton's Chronicles of the Black Tulip is now a complete series. So today we have the updated and complete classroom guide for all three books. Plus, a look back on some students' reactions to the series and one last chance for you to win... Continue Reading →
For today's post, The Sea of the Dead author Barry Wolverton stops by to share the 5 things he learned while writing this series. Be sure to keep reading after Barry's post for more about how you can win the first two books in The Chronicles of the Black Tulip. 5 Things I Learned Writing... Continue Reading →
There's nothing better than binge-reading a binge-worthy book series -- and with this week's publication of The Sea of the Dead, Barry Wolverton's Chronicles of the Black Tulip is now available in its binge-able entirety. Now, I can recommend plenty of books to gift to 8-13 year old readers (and adults who enjoy great kid... Continue Reading →
The Sea of the Dead by Barry Wolverton, the third and final book in The Chronicles of the Black Tulip series, is in stores TODAY - huzzah!!! - and this Christmastime release date is made even more special by the fact that the book includes an expedition to the North Pole. So to celebrate today's... Continue Reading →
This week, The Sea of the Dead by Barry Wolverton is taking over the blog -- and hitting store shelves. The third and final book in the delightful series, The Chronicles of the Black Tulip, comes out tomorrow -- and we're celebrating all week-long with a contest, guest post, and other fun features. I absolutely... Continue Reading →
Today, we are teaming up with Little, Brown to celebrate the recent release of Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend - a magical new middle grade book which follows young Morrigan Crow's trials to join the mysterious Wundrous Society. It's filled with exciting adventures and unexpected twisty turns, and is the perfect... Continue Reading →
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