It's summer Olympics season -- and boy do we have the perfectly themed post for you today! We're hosting a stop on the official blog tour for Goldfish by Nat Luurtsema, which is a really adorable book about what happens when one girl's dreams of Olympic glory are crushed & she finds a new dream... Continue Reading →
Today, we're excited to be hosting a stop on the official blog tour for Firsts by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn -- and we've got a TON of exciting goodies for you to enjoy, including: An exclusive sneak peek at the book! Your chance to win a copy A glimpse of the Firsts book trailer And more!... Continue Reading →
Today, we're excited to be hosting a stop on the official blog tour for Firsts by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn -- and we've got a TON of exciting goodies for you to enjoy, including: An exclusive sneak peek at the book! Your chance to win a copy A glimpse of the Firsts book trailer And more!... Continue Reading →
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. *Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â *Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â * 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 →
As an aspiring middle grade writer, I’m always curious about what kids are reading and why. I know what I love in middle grade books, but every once in awhile I like to check-in with someone whom I consider an authority on these matters: my 10-year old, book-devouring niece, Olivia Larsen. In honor of Middle... Continue Reading →
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