Carrie Lara’s newest picture book, A YEAR OF CELEBRACIONES, debuted on October 17, 2023, and I’m thrilled spread word about it. I’ve featured the other companion books in this series, including Marvelous Maravilloso and The Heart of Mi Familia, as well as Carrie’s additional book Out of the Fires. From Laos to Mexico, China […]
I’ve read and liked a lot of A.J. Sass’s books, and have been lucky to feature Ana on the Edge, Ellen Outside the Lines, and Camp Quiltbag, which he cowrote with Nicole Melleby. His newest middle grade novel, JUST SHY OF ORDINARY, debuted on January 30, 2024. Thirteen-year-old Shai is an expert problem-solver. There’s […]
I’m so excited to feature one of my fellow Artemesia Publihsing/Kinkajou Press middle grade authors, Rebecca Weber! Rebecca has a great writing voice and THE PAINTER’S BUTTERFLY has a wonderful premise: What if art could come alive and guide you home? Twelve-year-old foster child Nova longs to find her one true home. When jealousy […]
I fell in love with the cover of THE MYSTERY OF LOCKED ROOMS by Lindsay Currie, and I’m excited to read the book when it debuts tomorrow, April 2, 2024! Crack the codes. Find the treasure. Escape the house. From the acclaimed author of Scritch Scratch and What Lives in the Woods comes a […]
Chivaun Oldes is an author/illustrator of a lot of needed picture books for children, including My Anxiety Monster and My ADHD Monster. Her newest book, OLLIE’S EATING, is a child-friendly look at “tubies,” children who feed through feeding tubes. Join Ollie as he teaches everyone about the different ways he eats. This book explores […]
I met Katryn Bury at a recent author event and as soon as I learned of her Drew Leclair detective series, I knew I had to feature it. I mean, who doesn’t love a good middle grade mystery? In this modern take on Harriet the Spy , twelve-year-old Drew uses her true crime expertise […]
Back in 2021, I featured the first book in this middle grade series, Thanks a Lot, Universe, and when learned about the sequel, YOU OWE ME ONE, UNIVERSE, which came out in 2023, I reached out to Chad Lucas for a follow-up interview. His next book, The Vanished Ones, has been announced as well and […]
Last year, when I featured the first in this series, Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind, I was already looking forward to the sequel. I’m excited to report that MOMO ARASHIMA BREAKS THE MIRROR OF THE SUN has an expected publication date of February 27, 2024. I sent Misa Sugiura some follow-up interview […]
I’ve always been a fan of Kim Culbertson, and I was lucky to feature her books The Wonder of Us and The Possibility of Now. Her newest book, co-written with Grant Faulkner, explores the art of flash fiction and its benefits in helping writers hone their craft. More information about writing within a constraint is […]
I first heard about THE COLOR OF SOUND when I featured Emily Barth Isler’s previous middle grade book, Aftermath, and I was so intrigued by the premise I couldn’t wait to feature THE COLOR OF SOUND well before its expected publication date of March 5, 2024. Twelve-year-old Rosie is a musical prodigy whose synesthesia […]