Today, I've got a sweet new picture book all about the shades of the rainbow for you and your littlest readers: Penguins Love Colors by Sarah Aspinall. With colors as bright as sunshine, six little penguins paint a bold, cheerful surprise for Mama Penguin on a beautiful snowy-white landscape. Mama loves brightly colored flowers and... Continue Reading →
A quirky, coming-of-age saga with heart and humor, Definitions of Indefinable Things is a story about life, love, family, and forgiveness. Reggie isn’t really a romantic: she’s been hurt by the world too often, and doesn’t let people in as a rule. Plus, when you’re dealing with “the Three Stages of Depression,” it can be pretty... Continue Reading →
Today, we are delighted to offer up an exclusive excerpt from Barry Lyga's Bang, which will be published by Little, Brown on April 18th. That's still a few weeks away, but we've got your sneak peek RIGHT HERE! First, here's what this amazing book is all about: A chunk of old memory, adrift in a... Continue Reading →
Today's review is part of the official blog tour for Defy the Stars. Be sure to keep reading for your chance to win a copy of this book & more! A story that is both epic and intimate in scale, Defy the Stars by Claudia Gray is a far-reaching saga across the universe that seeks... Continue Reading →
What do cats, ugly sweaters, and poetry have in common? They are all just a few of the things But Then I Came Back author Estelle Laure needs for her writing routine -- which she shares in a guest post for today's stop on the official blog tour. PLUS, keep reading for your chance to... Continue Reading →
Today, we've got a really great guest post from Hearts & Other Body Parts author Ira Bloom, talking about the book that changed his life. PLUS keep reading for more about his book and your chance to win a copy, as we host today's stop on the official blog tour. I’d always wanted to be... Continue Reading →
One of the most recent books to keep me up well past my bedtime, Letters to the Lost by Brigid Kemmerer is an addictive read about finding romance in the most unlikely of places. Juliet Young always writes letters to her mother, a world-traveling photojournalist. Even after her mother's death, she leaves letters at her... Continue Reading →
It's time for another round-up of recent contest winners. So here we go ... Fatal Option Two winners will each receive a finished copy of Chris Beakey's new thriller, Fatal Option. Those winners are: Bill Norris and Mike Bratek Piper Perish One lucky winner will receive a finished copy of Piper Perish and the gift with... Continue Reading →
Have you met my niece? Jocelynn - Jocie, for short. We also call her the Tiny Overlord. She's adorable and hilarious, and she loves books. Loves them. This auntie couldn't be prouder. So Jocie and her mom and I were all thrilled when Simon & Schuster recently sent me a box of five new board... Continue Reading →
A cutting look at the many ways teen girls' bodies and lives are viewed as objects, Pointe, Claw by Amber J. Keyser is the rallying cry for young women everywhere to stand up and own their voices, their bodies, and their selves. Jessie Vale dances in an elite ballet program. She has to be perfect... Continue Reading →
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