* If you've read Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl, then you know how awesome the character Marian (the Librarian) is ... well, Kami & Margaret have their own real-life Marian, and her name is Margaret Miles. Read all about their fun adventures in the stacks on the official BC page! * Some... Continue Reading →
* If you've read Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl, then you know how awesome the character Marian (the Librarian) is ... well, Kami & Margaret have their own real-life Marian, and her name is Margaret Miles. Read all about their fun adventures in the stacks on the official BC page! * Some... Continue Reading →
As you peruse the new Novel Novice, we'll periodically point out some of our favorite features. Today, I'm spotlighting our Featured Book Titles! Each of our Featured Book Titles includes a profile page for that book with an official synopsis, links to additional resources, book trailers, news and more. Just this morning, I added a... Continue Reading →
It's no secret that books often make some of the best movies -- just look at the massive success of movies such as Harry Potter, Twilight and The Da Vinci Code. Of course, we all know that the book is always better than the movie -- but that doesn't stop us from loving the big... Continue Reading →
A co-worker made me aware of some really neat essay contests for students who have read the works of Ayn Rand. These essay contests reward cash prizes to the students winners, as well as teacher incentives. 8th, 9th, 10th Grade Students - Essay Contest for Ayn Rand's Anthem 11th and 12th Grade Students - Essay... Continue Reading →
A co-worker made me aware of some really neat essay contests for students who have read the works of Ayn Rand. These essay contests reward cash prizes to the students winners, as well as teacher incentives. 8th, 9th, 10th Grade Students - Essay Contest for Ayn Rand's Anthem 11th and 12th Grade Students - Essay... Continue Reading →
Some of our favorite YA authors have announced select dates for upcoming book tours. Here's a little round-up: Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl -- Beautiful Creatures January 18th-31st in Southern USA Elizabeth Eulberg -- The Lonely Hearts Club February 3rd-17th in NY, NJ, PA & MA Lisa McMann -- Gone February 9th-March 2nd in CA,... Continue Reading →
The Novel Novice staff has become enchanted by Becca Fitzpatrick's Hush, Hush ... and today, we're featuring some essay topics related to this book: * The title, Hush, Hush is never directly mentioned in the book. To what (or who) does it refer? Why do you think this title was chosen? What could the sequel’s... Continue Reading →
The Novel Novice staff has become enchanted by Becca Fitzpatrick's Hush, Hush ... and today, we're featuring some essay topics related to this book: * The title, Hush, Hush is never directly mentioned in the book. To what (or who) does it refer? Why do you think this title was chosen? What could the sequel’s... Continue Reading →
Sourcebooks wants YOU to choose the cover of the second book in Kaleb Nation's Bran Hambric series ... here are the three cover options: Go to the forum on Teen Fire to vote for your pick! For the comments: Which cover is your favorite & why?
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