Today, my friend and former co-worker Chad stops by to guest blog for this month's edition of Novel Novice Junior. Chad is a new dad, and the co-creator of the Dads Who Diaper website & podcast. * * * The Moment Reading Mattered to Me by Chad Carter I was not what you would call... Continue Reading →
Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that parents begin reading to their children from the day they are born. Why? Because reading to children (even infants) is crucial to developing skills kids will need when they get to school -- and that development starts on day 1. If you're a regular here at Novel... Continue Reading →
This month for Novel Novice Junior, I'm excited to share an exclusive Q&A with Matt Holm, the illustrator and co-creator of the best-selling Babymouse series and Squish series. Plus, we've got a great giveaway in store for you, too - so be sure to keep reading! You've been writing Babymouse with your sister for quite... Continue Reading →
This month for Novel Novice Junior, I'm excited to share an exclusive Q&A with Matt Holm, the illustrator and co-creator of the best-selling Babymouse series and Squish series. Plus, we've got a great giveaway in store for you, too - so be sure to keep reading! You've been writing Babymouse with your sister for quite... Continue Reading →
Today's Novel Novice Junior book review looks at the charming What the Sleepy Animals Do at the Audubon Zoo by Grace Millsaps & Ryan Murphy, with illustrations by John Clark IV and Alyson Kilday. The book seeks to answer why zoo animals seem SO sleepy during the day, when visitors come to see them --... Continue Reading →
Today's Novel Novice Junior book review looks at the charming What the Sleepy Animals Do at the Audubon Zoo by Grace Millsaps & Ryan Murphy, with illustrations by John Clark IV and Alyson Kilday. The book seeks to answer why zoo animals seem SO sleepy during the day, when visitors come to see them --... Continue Reading →
Today, we officially launch our new monthly feature Novel Novice Junior -- in which we'll be featuring books for younger readers. For this first installment, I'm very excited to introduce you to The WorryWoos ... plus, keep reading for your chance to win one! The WorryWoo Monsters are an award winning series of books and plush... Continue Reading →
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