The Dragon's Gate Takeover Week continues today, with a really fun guest post from author Barry Wolverton. Check it out below, and then keep reading for more about The Dragon's Gate -- IN STORES TODAY! -- and your chance to win a signed copy! Top 10 Things I Learned While Writing The Chronicles of the... Continue Reading →
Today kicks off a fantastic takeover week featuring The Dragon's Gate by Barry Wolverton, the sequel to The Vanishing Island and the second book in the amazing fantasy/alternate history adventure series, The Chronicles of the Black Tulip. I am a HUGE, huge fan of this series -- and I have LOVED both books, so it's... Continue Reading →
History comes alive in the new Mystery & Mayhem series from author Tom McCarthy -- a new non-fiction series that aims to get young readers excited about history by sharing thrilling, real-life stories of adventure and intrigue. I love the concept of this series -- and so far, I love the books in the series,... Continue Reading →
Today, we're celebrating National Dog Day with an upcoming new middle grade book about one special dog, a chance for you to win that book, and my own personal pet story. So keep reading to learn more about Maxi's Secrets by Lynn Plourde and enter for your chance to win. But first, let me introduce... Continue Reading →
Today, we wrap up our week-long feature for the blog tour of Ms. Bixby's Last Day by John David Anderson with a list of the Top 10 Reasons Teachers Rock! Why? Because Ms. Bixby's Last Day is all about that one special teacher who changes your life. You can even win a copy by telling... Continue Reading →
I recently had the pleasure of reading a really remarkable book, one that -- at times -- was difficult to get through (for largely personal reasons, which I'll get into later) -- but which was so rewarding and lovely and beautiful. A love letter to the teachers who shape our youth and the childhood friendships... Continue Reading →
All this week, we're featuring Ms. Bixby's Last Day by John David Anderson as part of the official blog tour -- and don't miss your chance to win a copy HERE -- and today, we have a fun twist on our traditional flash question interview. All of today's questions are teacher/school-themed! Thanks for stopping by,... Continue Reading →
All this week, we're featuring Ms. Bixby's Last Day by John David Anderson, as part of the book's official blog tour. And TODAY, Ms. Bixby's Last Day is now in stores!!!! If you missed it, check out yesterday's post for your chance to WIN a copy of Ms. Bixby's Day Off -- by telling us... Continue Reading →
Today, we are pleased to kick-off a week-long feature as our part of the blog tour for Ms. Bixby's Last Day by John David Anderson, a truly remarkable book that will give you So. Many. Feels. (We recommend reading with tissues nearby.) This week, we'll have our review of the book (spoiler alert: we loved... Continue Reading →
Today, we're back with our SECOND stop on the official blog tour for The Mechanical Mind of John Coggin by Elinor Teele (don't miss our hilarious character interview with Great Aunt Beauregard here). We've got yet another chance for you to win a signed copy of the book ... PLUS a super fun flash question... Continue Reading →
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