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 […]
I usually feature novelists on this blog, but I was so impressed by an article Lydia Paar wrote an article for the Huffington Post entitled, “I Told My Mom I Wanted To Get My Tubes Tied At Age 20. Her Response Changed My Life” that I thought I’d change things up a little. And, coincidentally, Lydia […]
I was delighted to feature the first book in this series, Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston, earlier this year. I’m excited to report that its sequel, SIR CALLIE AND THE DRAGON’S ROOST, came out yesterday, November 7, 2023. Thanks to Callie and their friends, Helston seems to be changing for the better: […]
Earlier this year, I featured Joy, to the World, a book that Lisa Bunker co-wrote with Kai Shappley, and when I heard the premise of ALMOND, QUARTZ AND FINCH I couldn’t wait to feature it as well. The book is out today, November 7, 2023. The Nezel are refugee servants, toiling in a desert […]
Elly Swartz is definitely a Middle Grade author to watch. I featured her book Dear Student, and she has published other novels as well. Her upcoming book, HIDDEN TRUTHS (10.31.23) has received starred reviews from School Library Journal and Kirkus and would be an essential addition to any library collection. Dani and Eric have been […]
I’m always delighted by Stephanie Burgis’s writing as well as her engaging characters and whimsical world-building. When I featured the first book in this series, The Raven Heir, Stephanie mentioned she was penning a sequel, THE RAVEN THRONE. I’m happy to report that this book is available at long last, and offers a finale to […]