April is National Poetry Month and tomorrow, April 27th, is Poem in Your Pocket Day. The purpose? Choose a poem you like, carry it with you, and share it with others — at work, school, or wherever the day takes you. Don’t forget to share the poem on Twitter using the hashtag #pocketpoem and check out … More Poem in your Pocket Day
I am thrilled to feature a guest post by author Alyssa Palombo! Alyssa took readers by storm with her debut novel, The Violinist of Venice, when it was released last year and received wonderful praise and review attention from people and places like Roberta Rich, Shelf Awareness, Romantic Times, and more. Alyssa has a gift for … More Guest Post: author Alyssa Palombo on Tips for Making Time to Write
Sue Morris reviewed The Big Book of Beasts by Yuval Zommer on her blog, KidLit Reviews, and I wanted to share. Zommer defines beasts as, “Beasts are deadly, cunning and most importantly, wild!” See which animals are included in this non-fiction picture book full of interesting illustrations. Click on the link below to read Sue’s review … More From KidLit Reviews – THE BIG BOOK OF BEASTS by Yuval Zommer
Shearwater by D.S. Murphy Genre: YA Paranormal Romance/Mermaids Release Date: January 26th 2017 Summary: They found the dead girl on my birthday. And I’m not entirely sure that her killer isn’t the boy I just tried to kiss. The longer I spend in Ireland, the deeper my life seems to unravel. Whisperings of a … More YA Spotlight: Shearwater by D.S. Murphy
I’m so happy to share with you a preview of Macmillan Audio’s Young Adult titles for Spring/Summer 2017! I love relaxing on a warm day with a book in hand and turning each page myself, but I also love hearing a novel expertly read to me and transporting me into the story. Here are some … More YA Spring/Summer preview with audio-clips from Macmillan Audio
Time for one last walk down PB memory lane…this time a look back at the 1990’s. Which one is your favorite? Have any to add? I love revisiting old(er) picture books, some are classics and others spark personal memories. Hope you enjoy 🙂 Note: Listed by Title/Author/Illustrator/Date of First Publication Possum Magic written by Mem … More PB Flashback: 1990’s
The middle grade selections mentioned in the post are limited to those with a 2017 copyright date. In case any readers aren’t sure what middle grade means, these books are usually for readers between the ages of 8 and 12… Follow the link below to children’s author Marcia Strykowski’s blog to learn about some great 2017 middle grade titles … More 2017 Middle Grade Fiction
BOOK DESCRIPTION: In a courageous debut novel, Holly M. McGhee explores the loss that shakes one girl’s world — and the unexpected consequences of the things we do for love. To learn more and to enter the giveaway, follow the link below to Kathy Temean’s blog, Writing and Illustrating: Sharing Information about Writing and Illustrating … More Middle Grade: Matylda, Bright & Tender by Holly McGhee with book giveaway
Based on Shaelyn Berg’s review of this cosmic PB friendship story, Best Frinds in the Whole Universe, I’ll be checking out this book 🙂 Follow the link below to see Shaelyn’s original post: Source: PB Gush: Best Frints in the Whole Universe
Abby J. Reed writes young adult science fiction and fantasy novels that ask what if. She has a degree in English Writing and is drawn to characters with physical limitations due to her own neurological disorder called Chronic Migraine. Her debut novel, WHEN PLANETS FALL, will be published in April 2017 by Soul Mate Publishing. … More Guest Post by YA author Abby J. Reed with a giveaway of her debut novel WHEN PLANETS FALL
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