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PB Spotlight: Letters to Santa by Cathy Breisacher, plus a giveaway!

November 7, 2026

The North Pole is always a busy place, but Santa’s favorite time of year is December, when the elves begin delivering children’s letters. From South Africa to Germany, Japan to Brazil, children write down their wishes and dreams for Christmas.  Take a journey around the world with whimsical rhymes and colorful illustrations that showcase the joy … More PB Spotlight: Letters to Santa by Cathy Breisacher, plus a giveaway!

Q & A with author Pauline David-Sax, with a spotlight on her new picture book, The Time Machine

December 11, 2023

Hi Pauline! Thank you so much for agreeing to chat with me about The Time Machine and your work as a writer. I’m excited to dive in… 1) I was so taken with the blurb about The Time Machine that I immediately ordered the book and reached out to you about doing an interview! What … More Q & A with author Pauline David-Sax, with a spotlight on her new picture book, The Time Machine

Guest Post with author Emily McPherson plus a spotlight on her upcoming YA novel, Mother of the River

November 22, 2022

Emily McPherson’s Top 5 Favorite Books 1. The Cruel Prince by Holly Black First off, this an impossible list. I have a lot of favorite books, but I’ve narrowed it down to five of the 20 tied for first place. The Cruel Prince is definitely a favorite (I love a good faerie story), but I … More Guest Post with author Emily McPherson plus a spotlight on her upcoming YA novel, Mother of the River

ICYMI Book Review: My True Love Gave to Me, a holiday anthology

December 7, 2015

My True Love Gave to Me Twelve Holiday Stories by twelve bestselling young adult authors, edited by the international bestselling Stephanie Perkins. St. Martin’s Griffin Originally released: October 14, 2014 Featured authors: Holly Black, Ally Carter, Matt De La Peña, Gayle Forman, Jenny Han, David Levithan, Kelly Link, Myra McEntire, Stephanie Perkins, Rainbow Rowell, Laini … More ICYMI Book Review: My True Love Gave to Me, a holiday anthology

Pitch It!

July 26, 2015

Do you have a finished novel manuscript? In between sending out queries (and biting your nails), consider entering a pitch contest. Agents and editors frequently find new talent through these contests and they are a good way for new writers to get their pitches to the so-called top of the pile. Here are few pitch … More Pitch It!