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THE KATE IN BETWEEN by Claire Swinarski

As soon as I learned about THE KATE IN BETWEEN by Claire Swinarski, I had to feature it, even though it doesn't come out until May 18th! Have a look:   Kate McAllister is desperate for a change. Something to hit refresh and erase…
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MY NAME IS LAYLA by Reyna Marder Gentin

I'm always drawn to Middle Grade books with protagonists who deal with learning differences, and MY NAME IS LAYLA also offers an interesting peek into what it means to find self-acceptance. Have a look:   School will never be the…
Tara Sim
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RAVAGE THE DARK by Tara Sim

Last year, I featured SCAVENGE THE STARS by Tara Sim. I'm ecstatic to announce that the sequel, RAVAGE THE DARK is due out on March 9, 2021 (she's also announced a new adult fantasy series):   When Amaya rescues a mysterious stranger…
M.M. Chouinard
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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…