Today, Mice of the Round Table author Julie Leung stops by to tell us about the influences in her rodent retelling of the Arthurian legend! Plus, keep reading to learn more about this adorable new middle grade series and enter to win the first two books. Top Influences in My Arthurian Retelling (With Mice!) by... Continue Reading →
Race to the Bottom of the Sea by Lindsay Eagar
Whimsical and wildly imaginative, Race to the Bottom of the Sea by Lindsay Eagar is a pirate story with about love and loss. Can a clever young inventor uncover a ruthless pirate’s heart of gold? Thrilling sea adventure takes on a hint of steampunk in the second book by the author of the acclaimed Hour... Continue Reading →
All’s Faire in Middle School: Styled by Books + Blog Tour
Ren Faire style is the name of the game for today's edition of Styled by Books -- as part of the blog tour for All's Faire in Middle School by Victoria Jamieson, a fantastic new middle grade graphic novel about one girl's struggles to navigate public school for the first time and new responsibilities at... Continue Reading →
All’s Faire in Middle School by Victoria Jamieson
The trials of middle school get a medieval twist in All's Faire in Middle School by Victoria Jamieson, the newest middle grade graphic novel from the author of the Newbery Honor book Roller Girl. Eleven-year-old Imogene (Impy) has grown up with two parents working at the Renaissance Faire, and she's eager to begin her own training as... Continue Reading →
Kim Harrington: Gamer Squad Q&A
Imagine you're playing Pokemon Go, and suddenly those cute little critters come to life? Well, that's sort of the premise behind Gamer Squad, the fun new middle grade series from author Kim Harrington. The first two books in the series are out NOW, and today, Kim stops by to tell us more about the books:... Continue Reading →
Robert Beatty’s Top 5 Writing Tips + Serafina Blog Tour
Today, I am so pleased to be hosting a stop on the official blog tour for Serafina & the Splintered Heart by Robert Beatty - the third book in the best-selling historical fantasy middle grade series, and on sale NOW! For today's stop, we have a guest post from Robert, featuring his top 5 writing... Continue Reading →
The Oceans Between Stars by Kevin Emerson: Cover Reveal + Contest
Today, we're bringing you your exclusive FIRST LOOK at the cover for The Oceans Between Stars by Kevin Emerson, the sequel to Last Day on Mars. We LOVE this middle grade sci fi series (and how easily it can be used in the classroom), and are pretty excited for this upcoming sequel. So excited, in... Continue Reading →
Marty Frye Private Eye: Excerpt+ Blog Tour Contest
Today, we're pleased as punch to be kicking off the blog tour for Marty Frye Private Eye by Janet Tashjian, a new middle grade mystery series. Be sure to keep reading to learn more about the series & enter for your chance to win the first two books! But first, here's a sneak peek: [pdf-embedder... Continue Reading →
Two Truths & A Lie: It’s Alive! Blog Tour Spotlight + Contest
You've heard the saying, "Truth is stranger than fiction?" Well, take that message to heart with Two Truths & a Lie - the first in a new middle grade series that invites readers to discern fact (sometimes really crazy facts) from fiction. Today, we're hosting a stop on the official blog tour for the first... Continue Reading →
Sputnik’s Guide to Life on Earth by Frank Cottrell Boyce + Blog Tour Contest
Today's review is part of the official blog tour for this book. Be sure to keep reading for more information about the tour, plus your chance to win a copy of the book! A book that's as funny as it is heartfelt, Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth by Frank Cottrell Boyce is a charming... Continue Reading →
