I found out about Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston at a book event I went to a few months back. This is the first in this Middle Grade Fantasy series, and the next book, Sir Callie and the Dragon’s Roost is set to come out this coming November. Not only are the characters […]
I met Lisa Bunker at a local author event, and as soon as I heard about her books, I knew I had to feature them. She has three books coming out this year, and the first, JOY, TO THE WORLD, co-written by trans activist Kai Shappley, is set to debut on May 9, 2023! […]
I featured FAR OUT! by Anne Bustard back in March, and I’m thrilled to report that this book is now out in the world! It’s 1964, the Space Race is well underway, and eleven-year-old Magnolia Jean Crook and the other residents of Totter, Texas, are over the moon about UFOs. The whole town is gearing […]
I met Monica at a recent writing retreat, and as soon as I heard about her latest picture book, ELBERT IN THE AIR, I couldn’t wait to feature it. A heartwarming story about unconditional love and rising above those who stand in the way of being who you are. Shortly after he is born, […]
I love middle grade books with humor, heart and shenanigans, and I fell in love with the premise of FAR OUT! by Anne Bustard. The book’s anticipated release date is April 18, 2023. It’s 1964, the Space Race is well underway, and eleven-year-old Magnolia Jean Crook and the other residents of Totter, Texas, are over […]
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 […]