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DREAMS LIE BENEATH by Rebecca Ross

I've had the privilege of interviewing Rebecca Ross about her Queen's Rising series, as well as about her book SISTERS OF SWORD AND SONG. Her newest YA novel, DREAMS LIE BENEATH, came out on November 2, 2021:   A curse plagues the…
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JADIE IN FIVE DIMENSIONS by Dianne K. Salerni

I first interviewed Dianne K. Salerni back in 2016 about her Young Adult title The Caged Graves. When I first saw her newest Middle Grade book, JADIE IN FIVE DIMENSIONS, I completely fell in love with the premise. Have a look:   Jadie…
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THE PLENTIFUL DARKNESS by Heather Kassner

I saw a post about THE PLENTIFUL DARKNESS by Heather Kassner on Twitter and completely fell in love with the cover. Even though it came out in August, this spine-chilling middle grade novel is perfect for Halloween:   In order to…
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KEEPING IT REAL by Paula Chase

Paula Chase writes both teen and upper middle grade books that offer a glimpse into what tween and teen life is really like. Her latest novel, KEEPING IT REAL, comes out on October 19, 2021. It stars Marigold, the only Black kid at her fancy…

Release Feature: THE SPLENDOR by Breeana Shields

I featured THE SPLENDOR by Breeana Shields back in July of this year. I'm ecstatic to report that it finally released into the world today!   The Splendor isn’t just a glamorous hotel, it’s a magical experience that gives its…
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PARTLY CLOUDY by Tanita S. Davis

Tanita S. Davis is an award-winning children's author, and any library would be lucky to have her books in their collection. Her latest novel, PARTLY CLOUDY, offers a nuanced exploration of middle school through the eyes of a young Black girl…
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SEEKERS OF THE WILD REALM: LEGEND OF THE REALM by Alexandra Ott

I first featured Alexandra Ott's RULES OF THIEVES series, and it was so enjoyable I also featured the first book in her current series, SEEKERS OF THE WILD REALM.  (I also nabbed it immediately when I saw it at my local Barnes and Noble). The…
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BIG BEAR WAS NOT THE SAME by Joanna Rowland

Joanna Rowland has a way of writing the exact kinds of books that children need. Her latest, BIG BEAR WAS NOT THE SAME is especially poignant amid this year's fire season:   This picture book follows Little Bear and his best friend…
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HEARTBREAK FOR HIRE by Sonia Hartl

When the premise of HEARTBREAK FOR HIRE by Sonia Hartl reached my radar, I had to feature it. I'm always a sucker for an enemies-to-lovers trope, and the book also includes some delightful feminist vibes. Plus her upcoming YA book, THE LOST…
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SUNS WILL RISE, the third in the System Divine Triology by Jessica Brody and Joanne Rendell

I've always been delighted to feature Jessica Brody, whether it's her fiction, or her nonfiction. The third book in her System Divine trilogy (co-written with Joanne Rendell), SUNS WILL RISE, just debuted on August 3, 2021: AN HEIR. A RENEGADE A…