Nikki Shannon Smith
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Girls Survive: Lena and the Burning of Greenwood: A Tulsa Race Massacre Survival Story by Nikki Shannon Smith

I last featured Nikki Shannon Smith back when her book The Amazing Life of Azalea Lane came out. She now has mulitple books, including a Middle Grade Historical Fiction book in Girls Survive series, called LENA AND THE BURNING OF GREENWOOD,…
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SECOND CHANCE SUMMER by Sarah Kapit

When I saw the premise of SECOND CHANCE SUMMER by Sarah Kapit, I couldn't wait to feature it! Not only does it have a summer theater camp as its background, it also has an extremely engaging voice. Libraries should definitely get this one on…
Lisa Bunker author
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JOY, TO THE WORLD by Lisa Bunker and Kai Shappley

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…
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Release Feature: FAR OUT! by Anne Bustard

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,…
ortrait of Monica Wesolowska, author of _Holding Silvan: A Brief Life_, published in 2013 by Hawthorne Books of Portland, Oregon.
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ELBERT IN THE AIR by Monica Wesolowska

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…
Anne Bustard author
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FAR OUT! by Anne Bustard

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…
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Release Feature: Camp QUILTBAG by Nicole Melleby and A.J. Sass

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:…
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THREE TIMES LUCKY and ISLAND OF SPIES by Sheila Turnage

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…
Beth McMullen
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Release Feature: SECRET OF THE STORM: LAND OF DRAGONS by Beth McMullen

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…
Megan Reyes author
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HEROES OF HAVENSONG: DRAGONBOY by Megan Reyes

  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…