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THE MYSTERY OF LOCKED ROOMS by Lindsay Currie

I fell in love with the cover of THE MYSTERY OF LOCKED ROOMS by Lindsay Currie, and I'm excited to read the book when it debuts tomorrow, April 2, 2024!   Crack the codes. Find the treasure. Escape the house. From the acclaimed author…
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OLLIE’S EATING by Chivaun Oldes

Chivaun Oldes is an author/illustrator of a lot of needed picture books for children, including My Anxiety Monster and My ADHD Monster. Her newest book, OLLIE'S EATING, is a child-friendly look at "tubies," children who feed through feeding…
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The Drew Leclair Series by Katryn Bury

I met Katryn Bury at a recent author event and as soon as I learned of her Drew Leclair detective series, I knew I had to feature it. I mean, who doesn't love a good middle grade mystery?   In this modern take on Harriet the Spy ,…
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MOMO ARASHIMA BREAKS THE MIRROR OF THE SUN by Misa Sugiura

Last year, when I featured the first in this series, Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind, I was already looking forward to the sequel. I'm excited to report that MOMO ARASHIMA BREAKS THE MIRROR OF THE SUN has an expected publication date…
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100-Word Stories: A Short Form for Expansive Writing by Kim Culbertson and Grant Faulkner

I've always been a fan of Kim Culbertson, and I was lucky to feature her books The Wonder of Us and The Possibility of Now. Her newest book, co-written with Grant Faulkner, explores the art of flash fiction and its benefits in helping writers…
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SIR CALLIE AND THE DRAGON’S ROOST by Esme Symes Smith

I was delighted to feature the first book in this series, Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston, earlier this year. I'm excited to report that its sequel, SIR CALLIE AND THE DRAGON'S ROOST, came out yesterday, November 7, 2023.   Thanks…
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ALMOND, QUARTZ AND FINCH by Lisa Bunker

Earlier this year, I featured Joy, to the World, a book that Lisa Bunker co-wrote with Kai Shappley, and when I heard the premise of ALMOND, QUARTZ AND FINCH I couldn't wait to feature it as well. The book is out today, November 7, 2023.   The…
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HIDDEN TRUTHS by Elly Swartz

Elly Swartz is definitely a Middle Grade author to watch. I featured her book Dear Student, and she has published other novels as well. Her upcoming book, HIDDEN TRUTHS (10.31.23) has received starred reviews from School Library Journal and…
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THE RAVEN THRONE by Stephanie Burgis

I'm always delighted by Stephanie Burgis's writing as well as her engaging characters and whimsical world-building. When I featured the first book in this series, The Raven Heir, Stephanie mentioned she was penning a sequel, THE RAVEN THRONE.…
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Release Feature: DOGTOWN by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko

On August 23, I interviewed both Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko about their book DOGTOWN, a new Middle Grade novel that debuted today, September 19, 2023. Dogtown is a shelter for stray dogs, misbehaving dogs, and discarded robot…