A haunting story about love, friendship, and the family we make for ourselves, The Peculiar Night of the Blue Heart is a new timeless classic for middle grade readers from bestselling author Lauren DeStefano. Lionel is a wild boy, who doesn’t much like to be around other people. He’d rather be a purring cat or... Continue Reading →
Today, we're happy to be hosting a spotlight on the upcoming new release from All the Bright Places author Jennifer Niven. Here's more about her new book, Holding Up the Universe: Everyone thinks they know Libby Strout, the girl once dubbed “America’s Fattest Teen.” But no one’s taken the time to look past her weight... Continue Reading →
A really lovely and honest portrayal of first love, and all the messiness that comes with it, Our Chemical Hearts by Krystal Sutherland is perfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell, John Green, and books like Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda and More Happy Than Not. Henry Page has never been in love. He fancies... Continue Reading →
Today, we're pleased to be hosting a giveaway for "Tahereh's Favorite Things," in celebration of the release of her new middle grade book, Furthermore. We're also celebrating an explosion of color -- with some photos of how color plays a role in my life, and celebrating the colorful cover (and world) of Furthermore. The lands... Continue Reading →
The perfect book to kick-off autumn, Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier is an honest and emotional celebration of love, loss, and family. Catrina and her family are moving to the coast of Northern California because her little sister, Maya, is sick. Cat isn't happy about leaving her friends for Bahía de la Luna, but Maya has... Continue Reading →
Sherlock Holmes gets a spunky, modern update in The Great Shelby Holmes by Elizabeth Eulberg, an adorable new middle grade from the queen of YA rom com. Shelby Holmes is not your average sixth grader. She’s nine years old, barely four feet tall, and the best detective her Harlem neighborhood has ever seen—always using logic... Continue Reading →
Today, the "Bare Necessities" can come home with you, with the Blu-ray and DVD release of Disney's The Jungle Book, the new live action adaptation starring Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba, and Neel Sethi. We love this new adaptation (and Disney's original animated version, too) based on Rudyard Kipling's beloved stories -- and we've... Continue Reading →
Today, we're delighted to be hosting the FIRST stop on the official blog tour for Sometimes We Tell the Truth by Kim Zarins. We have a chance for you to win a copy of the book, PLUS your first sneak peek with an excerpt -- complete with intro from Kim herself. So be sure to... Continue Reading →
When the publishers of the official Minecraft guide books reached out for a review of their latest, Minecraft: The Survivors' Book of Secrets, I knew there was only one person who could tackle such a request. My husband. Before we dive into his thoughts on the book, here is the official description: An all-new official... Continue Reading →
Today, we're celebrating National Dog Day with an upcoming new middle grade book about one special dog, a chance for you to win that book, and my own personal pet story. So keep reading to learn more about Maxi's Secrets by Lynn Plourde and enter for your chance to win. But first, let me introduce... Continue Reading →
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