I’ve been lucky to feature the previous book in Beth McMullen’s Secret of the Storm series as well as her Lola Benko, Treasure Hunter and Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls books. The newest Secret of the Storm installment, LAND OF DRAGONS, is set to release on March 7, 2023. When twelve-year-old Cassie […]
I was ecstatic to feature A.J. Sass’s middle grade books Ana on the Edge and Ellen Outside the Lines, as well as Nicole Melleby’s How to Become a Planet. When I found out that the upcoming MG novel Camp QUILTBAG was penned by them both, I couldn’t wait to spread word. The book is set to […]
Back in 2020, I featured Shannon Dittemore’s YA Fantasy WINTER, WHITE, AND WICKED. The sequel, REBEL, BRAVE AND BRUTAL, is currently set to debut on January 10, 2023: Sylvi Quine, the best rig driver on Layce, has braved the dangers of the Shiv Road to save her friend and learned the truth of her […]
Heidi Lang’s newest contemporary Middle Grade novel, OUT OF RANGE is a survival story that explores the complexities of sibling relationships. I’ve featured some of her other books here, including the ones she cowrote with Kati Bartkowski here. Sisters Abby, Emma, and Ollie have gone from being best friends forever to mortal enemies. Thanks […]
IF YOU WERE A PRINCESS is a picture book by Hillary Homzie that features the achievements of actual princesses, past and present from a diversity of lands (From Jordan to Korea, from the Netherlands to India). I read it myself, and it is a perfect addition to any library. Have a look: Copies are now […]
I’m a sucker for middle grade fantasy, so when I saw the premise for MAPMAKER by Lisa Moore Ramee, I hit her up for an interview: Walt is a Mapmaker, one of just a few in the universe who can draw maps that come to life. He must pit his own powers […]
I met Carrie Vaughn at this year’s Bubonicon and she was an absolute delight. She has written many books, most recently releasing THE CORMAC AND AMELIA CASE FILES, a print compilation of several novellas spun off from the Kitty series. Cormac is a former bounty hunter turned paranormal investigator. Amelia is a Victorian wizard […]
I featured DARK ROOM ETIQUETTE by Robin Roe back in March, and I’m thrilled to announce that this book is finally out in the world: SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD SAYERS WAYTE HAS EVERYTHING. Popularity, good looks, perfect grades—there’s nothing Sayers’ family money can’t buy. Until he’s kidnapped by a man who tells him the privileged life he’s […]
Jessica Taylor always writes compelling young adult stories with memorable characters, and I was lucky to feature her here and here. Her newest novel, WHO WE WERE IN THE DARK, came out on July 5, 2022: Donner Lake is famous for its dazzling waters, dramatic mountains, and the travelers trapped there long ago who […]
I met Kimberly Richardson at this year’s Bubonicon, and when I saw she was selling tea AND books, I was immediately hooked. She also has a book of short stories entitled Tales from a Goth Librarian. I love that you make your own tea blends (and they’re quite tasty too!). How did you start making […]