Today, my friend and former co-worker Chad stops by to guest blog for this month's edition of Novel Novice Junior. Chad is a new dad, and the co-creator of the Dads Who Diaper website & podcast. * * * The Moment Reading Mattered to Me by Chad Carter I was not what you would call... Continue Reading →
Today kicks off the 6th annual Mrs. P's Be A Famous Writer Contest - organized by the folks behind Mrs. P's Magic Library, one of my favorite sites for children to (safely) read stories for free on the web! The contest starts today and runs through November 15th, and is open to any Kindergarten through... Continue Reading →
Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that parents begin reading to their children from the day they are born. Why? Because reading to children (even infants) is crucial to developing skills kids will need when they get to school -- and that development starts on day 1. If you're a regular here at Novel... Continue Reading →
This month for Novel Novice Junior, I'm excited to share an exclusive Q&A with Matt Holm, the illustrator and co-creator of the best-selling Babymouse series and Squish series. Plus, we've got a great giveaway in store for you, too - so be sure to keep reading! You've been writing Babymouse with your sister for quite... Continue Reading →
This month for Novel Novice Junior, I'm excited to share an exclusive Q&A with Matt Holm, the illustrator and co-creator of the best-selling Babymouse series and Squish series. Plus, we've got a great giveaway in store for you, too - so be sure to keep reading! You've been writing Babymouse with your sister for quite... Continue Reading →
Today's Novel Novice Junior book review looks at the charming What the Sleepy Animals Do at the Audubon Zoo by Grace Millsaps & Ryan Murphy, with illustrations by John Clark IV and Alyson Kilday. The book seeks to answer why zoo animals seem SO sleepy during the day, when visitors come to see them --... Continue Reading →
Today's Novel Novice Junior book review looks at the charming What the Sleepy Animals Do at the Audubon Zoo by Grace Millsaps & Ryan Murphy, with illustrations by John Clark IV and Alyson Kilday. The book seeks to answer why zoo animals seem SO sleepy during the day, when visitors come to see them --... Continue Reading →
Today, we officially launch our new monthly feature Novel Novice Junior -- in which we'll be featuring books for younger readers. For this first installment, I'm very excited to introduce you to The WorryWoos ... plus, keep reading for your chance to win one! The WorryWoo Monsters are an award winning series of books and plush... Continue Reading →
Young Adult lit may be our bread and butter (so to speak) here at Novel Novice - but we've never been afraid to branch out before. We love featuring some of our favorite middle grade books, and have been known to spotlight adult or New Adult titles, as well. So it only seemed natural that... Continue Reading →
If you ask me, you're never too old to enjoy a good fairy tale. "Once Upon a Time" and "Happily Ever After" are the stuff great stories are made from, as far as I'm concerned. Growing up, I remember how much I loved flipping through the pages of my fairy tale anthology -- classic stories... Continue Reading →
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