Juniper Berry by M.P. Kozlowsky, “a tale of temptation and terror,” was exactly as described. Juniper is a typical 11-year old girl, with a pair of not-typical parents. Being the world's most famous actor and actress, Juniper’s parents used to be the best mother and father in the world. But soon Juniper starts to notice... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Juniper Berry by M.P. Kozlowsky
Juniper Berry by M.P. Kozlowsky, “a tale of temptation and terror,” was exactly as described. Juniper is a typical 11-year old girl, with a pair of not-typical parents. Being the world's most famous actor and actress, Juniper’s parents used to be the best mother and father in the world. But soon Juniper starts to notice... Continue Reading →
YALITCHAT’s Made From Awesome Event: Author Spotlight – Karen Healey
Today, we continue our preparations for YALITCHAT's Made From Awesome Event by featuring author Karen Healey. Make sure you check back later today to find out how YOU can win some pretty awesome prizes for taking part in this awesome chat. Bio: Short version: I was born in 1981. I am not dead yet. Long... Continue Reading →
Lauren De Stefano: Wither Q&A Part 2
Today, we've got part 2 of our 3-part exclusive interview with Lauren DeStefano, the author of our April Book of the Month, Wither. Would you ever consider writing any spin-offs (short stories or books) about any of the other characters in WITHER? Maybe the other wives or Linden? (Because we'd read those -- we'd totally... Continue Reading →
Lauren De Stefano: Wither Q&A Part 2
Today, we've got part 2 of our 3-part exclusive interview with Lauren DeStefano, the author of our April Book of the Month, Wither. Would you ever consider writing any spin-offs (short stories or books) about any of the other characters in WITHER? Maybe the other wives or Linden? (Because we'd read those -- we'd totally... Continue Reading →
New Young Adult Book Releases: April 12, 2011
Here's a look at some of today's new releases in YA: The Gathering (Darkness Rising) by Kelley Armstrong Strange things are happening in Maya's tiny Vancouver Island town. First, her friend Serena, the captain of the swim team, drowns mysteriously in the middle of a calm lake. Then, one year later, mountain lions are spotted... Continue Reading →
Introduction to Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
The theatrical release of the movie adaptation of Sara Gruen's Water for Elephants is just a couple weeks away. And we're excited to see this movie for a lot of reasons -- not just because of Robert Pattinson's swoon-worthy factor, but because the novel is simply AMAZING, and we can't wait to see how it... Continue Reading →
Introduction to Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
The theatrical release of the movie adaptation of Sara Gruen's Water for Elephants is just a couple weeks away. And we're excited to see this movie for a lot of reasons -- not just because of Robert Pattinson's swoon-worthy factor, but because the novel is simply AMAZING, and we can't wait to see how it... Continue Reading →
The 10 Most-Challenged Library Books of 2010
It's that time of year again, when the American Library Association announces the top 10 most challenged library books of the last year. These are the books that parents have tried to get banned from libraries because they disagree with the subject matter in some way. And of course, these challenges are generally shot down... Continue Reading →
YALITCHAT’s Made From Awesome Event: Author Spotlight – Mitali Perkins
Bio: Perkins created a super cool video introduction. Check it out below: Notable Books: Secret Keeper (April 2010) : a novel for teens set in 1970s India that's an IRA Notable Book for a Global Society and made the ALA's Amelia Bloomer list of great titles that empower girls. Monsoon Summer (Currently in stores): Fifteen-year... Continue Reading →
