I’ve been familiar with Julie Kagawa’s books for quite a few years, and when I heard about THE IRON RAVEN, the first in the new The Iron Fey: Ravenfall series, I absolutely had to feature it. It stars Puck, one of my favorite characters, and it debuted on February 9, 2021: You may have […]
I last interviewed Jen Petro-Roy about her book P.S. I MISS YOU, a book that brilliantly demonstrated the benefits of authenticity. Her new Middle Grade novel, LIFE IN THE BALANCE, expands on this premise by also showing the importance of finding purpose: Veronica Conway has been looking forward to trying out for the All-Star […]
In 2019, I was honored to feature M.M. Chouinard’s Detective Jo Fouriner series. The first book, THE DANCING GIRLS, ended up becoming a USA Today Bestseller, and the fourth book, THE OTHER MOTHERS, came out on January 19: When Jeanine Hammond is found dead in a hotel in the picture-perfect town of Oakhust, newly-promoted […]
I first got to know Alyson Gerber’s books when I read FOCUSED, her Middle Grade book about a girl with ADHD. Her newest novel, TAKING UP SPACE, comes out in May: Sarah loves basketball more than anything. Crushing it on the court makes her feel like she matters. And it’s the only thing that […]
Last year, I was thrilled to interview Elana K. Arnold about her breathtaking YA book, RED HOOD. Her first early reader series, STARLA JEAN, will hit shelves tomorrow! Have a look: Introducing Starla Jean! She’s full of moxie, clever as a fox, and obsessed with catching a chicken she finds at the park. […]
I discovered K. Eason’s HOW RORY THORNE DESTROYED THE MULTIVERSE though a recommendation by one of my critique partners. The title was so engaging that I couldn’t resist reaching out to K. Eason for an interview. I also found out that the second in the Thorne Chronicles duology, HOW THE MULTIVERSE GOT ITS REVENGE, came […]
I first heard about OLIVE AND THE BACKSTAGE GHOST from one of my critique partners. It’s a beautifully written Middle Grade book with a compelling narrative, and a lot of delightfully unexpected twists and turns. Have a look: This is the story of Olive – who loves to sing, but finds herself gripped by stage […]
I last interviewed Carrie Lara about her book MARVELOUS MARAVILLOSO: ME AND MY BEAUTIFUL FAMILY and when I heard that THE HEART OF MI FAMILIA was set to be released on November 10, I knew another feature was in order! Have a look: Follow a young girl as she works with her abuela and […]
As soon as I heard about ANA ON THE EDGE by A.J. Sass, I couldn’t wait to delve into it. It’s a really engaging story, and it does a great job exploring the importance of being true to yourself: Twelve-year-old Ana-Marie Jin, the reigning US Juvenile figure skating champion, is not a frilly dress […]
Over the last couple years, Aminah Mae Safi has become one of my all-time favorite YA authors, and I feel lucky to have featured her previous books, NOT THE GIRLS YOU’RE LOOKING FOR and TELL ME HOW YOU REALLY FEEL. Her newest novel, THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT, came out on October 13, 2020: […]