I was delighted to interview Nicole Melleby and A.J. Sass about Camp QUILTBAG back in February , and I’m thrilled to announce that this beautiful book is now out in the world! Below is my review: Camp QUILTBAG by Nicole Melleby My rating: 5 of 5 stars What a fun read! Camp QUILTBAG by Nicole […]
I happened upon the blurb for THREE TIMES LUCKY and I was immediately intrigued. It was also a Newbery Honor winner, and I love that this book takes place in North Carolina, where I lived briefly (in the Piedmont area) while I was getting my library degree. Her newest book, ISLAND OF SPIES, also takes […]
I was honored to interview Beth McMullen about her newest middle grade fantasy novel, SECRET OF THE STORM: LAND OF DRAGONS and I’m thrilled to report that it has now released into the world! When twelve-year-old Cassie found a small, abandoned kitten by a dumpster, she never dreamed that taking little Albert home would […]
I started reading this book after I purchased it at Megan Reyes’ debut launch and I immediately fell in love with it. Not only is the worldbuilding spectacular, the plot weaves together in such a seamless way that I was completely enraptured from the start. If you haven’t read this book, or selected it […]
I’ve featured Misa Sugiura’s YA titles It’s Not Like It’s A Secret and Love & Other Disasters. I’m so excited by the premise of her first middle grade fantasy, MOMO ARASHIMA STEALS THE SWORD OF THE WIND, that I can’t wait until it comes out on February 28, 2023. All Momo wants for her […]
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 […]