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THE IRON RAVEN by Julie Kagawa

I've been familiar with Julie Kagawa's books for quite a few years, and when I heard about THE IRON RAVEN, the first in the new The Iron Fey: Ravenfall series, I absolutely had to feature it. It stars Puck, one of my favorite characters, and…
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LIFE IN THE BALANCE by Jen Petro-Roy

I last interviewed Jen Petro-Roy about her book P.S. I MISS YOU, a book that brilliantly demonstrated the benefits of authenticity. Her new Middle Grade novel, LIFE IN THE BALANCE, expands on this premise by also showing the importance of finding…
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THE OTHER MOTHERS, a Detective Jo Fournier book by M.M. Chouinard

In 2019, I was honored to feature M.M. Chouinard's Detective Jo Fouriner series. The first book, THE DANCING GIRLS, ended up becoming a USA Today Bestseller, and the fourth book, THE OTHER MOTHERS, came out on January 19:   When Jeanine…
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TAKING UP SPACE by Alyson Gerber

I first got to know Alyson Gerber's books when I read FOCUSED, her Middle Grade book about a girl with ADHD. Her newest novel, TAKING UP SPACE, comes out in May:   Sarah loves basketball more than anything. Crushing it on the court…
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STARLA JEAN by Elana K. Arnold

Last year, I was thrilled to interview Elana K. Arnold about her breathtaking YA book, RED HOOD. Her first early reader series, STARLA JEAN, will hit shelves tomorrow! Have a look:     Introducing Starla Jean! She's…
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THE THORNE CHRONICLES Duology by K. Eason

I discovered K. Eason's HOW RORY THORNE DESTROYED THE MULTIVERSE though a recommendation by one of my critique partners. The title was so engaging that I couldn't resist reaching out to K. Eason for an interview. I also found out that the second…
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OLIVE AND THE BACKSTAGE GHOST by Michelle Schusterman

I first heard about OLIVE AND THE BACKSTAGE GHOST from one of my critique partners. It's a beautifully written Middle Grade book with a compelling narrative, and a lot of delightfully unexpected twists and turns. Have a look: This is the…
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THE HEART OF MI FAMILIA by Carrie Lara

I last interviewed Carrie Lara about her book MARVELOUS MARAVILLOSO: ME AND MY BEAUTIFUL FAMILY and when I heard that THE HEART OF MI FAMILIA was set to be released on November 10, I knew another feature was in order! Have a look: ​ Follow…
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ANA ON THE EDGE by A.J. Sass

As soon as I heard about ANA ON THE EDGE by A.J. Sass, I couldn't wait to delve into it. It's a really engaging story, and it does a great job exploring the importance of being true to yourself:   Twelve-year-old Ana-Marie Jin, the…
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THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT by Aminah Mae Safi

Over the last couple years, Aminah Mae Safi has become one of my all-time favorite YA authors, and I feel lucky to have featured her previous books, NOT THE GIRLS YOU'RE LOOKING FOR and TELL ME HOW YOU REALLY FEEL. Her newest novel, THIS IS…