A Blind Spot for Boys by Justina Chen is the rare book that covers so many topics within its pages, without becoming jumbled or overburdened. It is a lovingly-written tale about family and love and loss and finding meaning in what really matters most. Shana has always had a blind spot for boys. Can she... Continue Reading →
A Blind Spot for Boys by Justina Chen is the rare book that covers so many topics within its pages, without becoming jumbled or overburdened. It is a lovingly-written tale about family and love and loss and finding meaning in what really matters most. Shana has always had a blind spot for boys. Can she... Continue Reading →
Small town. Country life. Friday night lights. Love. Loss. Family. The future. All these elements come together in Lisa Schroeder's stunning new YA novel, The Bridge from Me to You. Lauren has a secret. Colby has a problem. But when they find each other, everything falls into place. Lauren is the new girl in town... Continue Reading →
Small town. Country life. Friday night lights. Love. Loss. Family. The future. All these elements come together in Lisa Schroeder's stunning new YA novel, The Bridge from Me to You. Lauren has a secret. Colby has a problem. But when they find each other, everything falls into place. Lauren is the new girl in town... Continue Reading →
Here's a look at some of today's new YA releases: Just Call My Name by Holly Goldberg Sloan The happily-ever-after of Holly Goldberg Sloan's acclaimed debut, I'll Be There, is turned on its head in this riveting, emotional sequel about friends, enemies, and how those roles can shift in a matter of moments. Emily Bell... Continue Reading →
Review by 12-year-old, Abby Bingham. When I read this book my heart just melted over Ester, a little girl from Chicago who lived during the Great Depression. Ester doesn’t quite fit in with her family. Her ma is superstitious and is very strict. She believed if you do something wrong it could bring bad luck.... Continue Reading →
Review by 12-year-old, Abby Bingham. When I read this book my heart just melted over Ester, a little girl from Chicago who lived during the Great Depression. Ester doesn’t quite fit in with her family. Her ma is superstitious and is very strict. She believed if you do something wrong it could bring bad luck.... 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 →
In her new YA novel The Bridge from Me to You, author Lisa Schroeder combines poetry chapters and prose chapters to tell the alternating stories of Lauren and Colby. For this month's writing contest, we want to challenge you to combine poetry and prose! The Contest Write a short piece of flash fiction (try to... Continue Reading →
In her new YA novel The Bridge from Me to You, author Lisa Schroeder combines poetry chapters and prose chapters to tell the alternating stories of Lauren and Colby. For this month's writing contest, we want to challenge you to combine poetry and prose! The Contest Write a short piece of flash fiction (try to... Continue Reading →
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