Today, we are thrilled to present to you part 1 of our 3-part exclusive interview with Wither author Lauren DeStefano! What's the story behind the story? What was your inspiration/creative spark for WITHER? If I knew, I'd bottle it and take a swig every time I was hurting for writing mojo. All I know for... Continue Reading →
Today, we are thrilled to present to you part 1 of our 3-part exclusive interview with Wither author Lauren DeStefano! What's the story behind the story? What was your inspiration/creative spark for WITHER? If I knew, I'd bottle it and take a swig every time I was hurting for writing mojo. All I know for... Continue Reading →
National Library Week: Create your own story @ your library What is National Library Week? First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and... Continue Reading →
All this week we will be featuring authors who will be participating in YALITCHAT's Made From Awesome Event. In case you haven't heard, this a two day event where you get to chat it up on twitter with some of YA lit's coolest authors and win lots of amazing prizes. We might just be popping... Continue Reading →
There's not much movement in the top 10 this week, but it's pretty safe to say there will be a new no. 1 next week: Cassandra Clare's City of Fallen Angels. This Week   Children's Chapter Books Weeks on List 1  A WORLD WITHOUT HEROES, by Brandon Mull. (Aladdin, $19.99.) A young boy is... Continue Reading →
There's not much movement in the top 10 this week, but it's pretty safe to say there will be a new no. 1 next week: Cassandra Clare's City of Fallen Angels. This Week   Children's Chapter Books Weeks on List 1  A WORLD WITHOUT HEROES, by Brandon Mull. (Aladdin, $19.99.) A young boy is... Continue Reading →
There is a TON of news this week, so be sure to scroll down to get everything! * This week, it became official! Josh Hutcherson has been cast as Peeta and Liam Hemsworth has been cast as Gale in The Hunger Games movie. Here are a few articles about the news: 'The Hunger Games' filmmakers... Continue Reading →
After YSU English Festival hopefuls read the 7 selected books in preparation for the event, they're ready to begin participating. It's not even necessary to wait until the day of the Festival to begin entering contests. There are several writing, art and music-related contests students can participate in: Candace Gay Memorial Awards: An advance essay... Continue Reading →
Today, we are SO excited to be hosting a very special guest blog from the ladies behind the Official Chemical Garden Trilogy Fan Site, which is run by fans with the support of Simon & Schuster. They're here today to tell us more about their site, how they got started & what you can find... Continue Reading →
If you're anything like me, then you are SO ready for warm weather, sunny skies and the long days of summer. (Seriously, Oregon - snow in April!?! Not cool.) Well, we've got a cool new widget to share with you from Simon & Schuster, who are eagerly anticipating We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han,... Continue Reading →
Novel Novice 