Today, I am super excited to be hosting a cover reveal for Kevin Emerson's exciting new, science fiction middle grade book, Last Day on Mars. Before the big reveal, here's more about the book: It is Earth year 2213—but, of course, there is no Earth anymore. Not since it was burned to a cinder by... 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 →
Any book about World War II is bound to be a tough, tense read filled with moments of heartbreak. But nothing could have prepared me for the gut-punch I felt while reading The Boy at the Top of the Mountain by John Boyne, the remarkable story of an orphaned boy who finds himself living in... 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 →
Your favorite DC super heroes (and villains) pack the halls of a unique high school in Lisa Yee's Wonder Woman at Super Hero High, an imaginative new take on these beloved comic book characters. This groundbreaking new middle grade series follows DC Comics' most iconic female Super Heroes and Super-Villains . . . as high... Continue Reading →
Today, we are delighted to be hosting a stop on the official blog tour for The Mechanical Mind of John Coggin by Elinor Teele, a hilarious new middle grade book in stores TODAY from Walden Pond Press. We've got a Q&A with one of the books characters, Great-Aunt Beauregard Pickett Coggin. Plus, keep reading for... Continue Reading →
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