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ACROSS THE POND by Joy McCullough

When I first saw the cover of ACROSS THE POND I couldn't believe that there was a Middle Grade novel set in Scotland, and in a castle! Joy McCullough also wrote the critically acclaimed YA novels Blood Water Paint and We Are the Ashes, We Are…

Release Feature: THE KATE IN BETWEEN Claire Swinarski

Happy release day to THE KATE IN BETWEEN by Claire Swinarski! I interviewed Claire back in March. Kate McAllister is desperate for a change. Something to hit refresh and erase the pain of her mother leaving town without her. So when a group…

Release Feature: TAKING UP SPACE by Alyson Gerber

Back in January, I featured Alyson Gerber's newest book, TAKING UP SPACE. I'm delighted to report that TAKING UP SPACE is now released into the world! Sarah loves basketball more than anything. Crushing it on the court makes her feel like…
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HAZEL BLY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA by Ashley Herring Blake

I've been a fan of Ashley Herring Blake ever since GIRL MADE OF STARS came out, and I also loved IVY EBERDEEN'S LETTER TO THE WORLD. Her newest Middle Grade novel, HAZEL BLY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA, comes out on May 25, 2021:   Hazel…

HOW TO BECOME A PLANET by Nicole Melleby

When I heard the title of this book during a writing conference panel, I immediately knew I had to feature it. HOW TO BECOME A PLANET by Nicole Melleby is not only a necessary addition to any library shelf, it captures the bifurcation that comes…
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THANKS A LOT, UNIVERSE by Chad Lucas

Chad Lucas is definitely a middle grade author to watch. In THANKS A LOT, UNIVERSE, he effortlessly weaves together the tale of two boys--Brian and Ezra--in a way that is both heartwarming and meaningful. This is a necessary addition for all…
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OVER THE WOODWARD WALL by A. Deborah Baker (a.k.a Seanan McGuire)

I've followed Seanan McGuire's books for a long time, including her October Daye series. When I heard about her new Middle Grade novel, OVER THE WOODWARD WALL, which she wrote as A. Deborah Baker, I contacted her for an updated interview:   Avery…
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THE SERPENT’S CURSE: Book 3 in the LAST MAGICIAN series by Lisa Maxwell

When THE LAST MAGICIAN by Lisa Maxwell came out in 2017, I was excited to feature it. And then came THE DEVIL'S THIEF. I'm thrilled to announce that the third book in the series, THE SERPENT'S CURSE, came out yesterday!   Stop the…
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THE THIEVING COLLECTORS OF FINE CHILDREN’S BOOKS by Adam Perry

As soon as the cover and premise of  THE THIEVING COLLECTORS OF FINE CHILDREN'S BOOKS caught my eye over Twitter, I had to feature it. This Middle Grade adventure would be a great addition to any library collection.   Oliver Nelson…
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THE VANISHED QUEEN by Lisbeth Campbell

I first heard about Lisbeth Campbell's THE VANISHED QUEEN from a critique partner, and the premise took my breath away. Have a look:     When a country is held in thrall to a vicious, despotic king, it’s up to one woman…