Category: Book Recommendations

Author, Book Recommendations, Chapter Books, Interviews, Middle Grade

THE EASTSIDE EXTRA Series by Anita Storey: Review + Author Interview

Anika Veerkar, Benicio “Benny” Flores, and Libby Abrams are neighborhood friends–and known to be relentlessly curious. They’re always asking questions, and their interest in sharing the answers has led them to start an online newsletter. Encouraged by their parents, they venture out into the community to investigate the most engaging mysteries. Continue reading THE EASTSIDE EXTRA Series by Anita Storey: Review + Author Interview

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Craft Books, Creativity and Craft, Publishing & Promotion, Thesaurus, Writing Tools

More Conflict for You: The Conflict Thesaurus SILVER EDITION is Now Out (plus a giveaway!)

I always get a bit excited when a book I’m waiting for finally releases, so it’s great to finally share that The Conflict Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Obstacles, Adversaries, and Inner Struggle (Vol. 2) is now out! This SILVER EDITION is the twin of the GOLD EDITION, and continues to explore all the ways we can better leverage the conflict in our story.  If you are new to these … Continue reading More Conflict for You: The Conflict Thesaurus SILVER EDITION is Now Out (plus a giveaway!)

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Book Recommendations, Middle Grade

Recommended: BEST FRIENDS, BIKINIS, & OTHER SUMMER CATASTROPHES by Kristi Wientge

Alex has always known her best friend and next-door neighbor, Will, will be there for her. That’s just how it’s always been. Until a girl from the pool named Rebekah comes over to them and says hi. Suddenly, Will is changing his clothes, restyling his hair, and breaking all of their summer plans and Alex is not happy about it . . .

Click to read more! Continue reading Recommended: BEST FRIENDS, BIKINIS, & OTHER SUMMER CATASTROPHES by Kristi Wientge

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Three Pockets Full by Cindy Rodriguez features a boy wearing a guayabera, a traditional Mexican shirt, on the cover and his dog
Book Recommendations, Picture Books

Recommended: Three Pockets Full by Cindy L. Rodriguez

Written by Cindy L. Rodriguez and illustrated by Begoña Fernández Corbalán, Three Pockets Full: A Story of Love, Family, and Tradition will delight young readers as it skillfuly balances themes of grief and change with humor and hope. Beto is adamant that he doesn’t want to wear a guayabera, a traditional Mexican wedding shirt, to his mother’s wedding. He repeats the fun refrain: “Nope! Nunca! Not … Continue reading Recommended: Three Pockets Full by Cindy L. Rodriguez

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Book Recommendations, Middle Grade

Recommended: THE WAY I SAY IT by Nancy Tandon

Rory still can’t say his r’s, but that’s just the beginning of his troubles. First Rory’s ex-best-friend Brent started hanging out with the mean lacrosse kids. But then, a terrible accident takes Brent out of school, and Rory struggles with how to feel . . .

Read more in today’s post! Continue reading Recommended: THE WAY I SAY IT by Nancy Tandon

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Book Recommendations, Middle Grade

Recommended: The Ogress and the Orphans

This is the feel-good book that we need right now, when there is so much not right with the world. It’s got the kind Ogress you want to hug and the greedy dragon it’s so easy to hate, especially when he plays tricks on people for his own benefit. And then there are the clever orphans to cheer on as they try to unravel why so many bad things are happening . . . Continue reading Recommended: The Ogress and the Orphans

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List of Ten by Halli Gomez
Book Recommendations, Windows & Mirrors, Young Adult

The Secrets Authors Keep: LIST OF TEN News Halli’s Been Waiting to Tell Us!

Have you ever seen those mysterious tweets from authors . . . “I have a secret I can’t wait to tell you!”

How frustrating is that? Well, as it turns out, it’s just as frustrating for the author! Halli’s had both some new book cover secrets as well as some award secrets. As soon as she was allowed to talk, I got the scoop!

Here’s a look into the secrets authors have to keep. Continue reading The Secrets Authors Keep: LIST OF TEN News Halli’s Been Waiting to Tell Us!

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Book Recommendations, Middle Grade, STEM

Cole Champion: STEM Versus Superpowers

As a fellow reader, I already have a list of books to read in 2022, and a list of books to recommend. Top on my list to recommend is the new middle grade series featuring Cole Champion, a regular kid who attends a not so regular school. (Think Sky High meets Big Hero 6.) These books include three features certain to grab the attention of … Continue reading Cole Champion: STEM Versus Superpowers

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Book Recommendations, Creativity and Craft, Publishing & Promotion, Writer's Life, Writing Tools

A New Writing Guide for You: The Conflict Thesaurus +Giveaway

It’s always fun when there’s good news to share, and today is one of those days. You may know Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi, the authors of The Emotion Thesaurus. Well, I’m a big believer in the helpfulness of their books and so joined their Street Team for The Conflict Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Obstacles, Adversaries, and Inner Struggles (Vol. 1). It’s just released, and I am so … Continue reading A New Writing Guide for You: The Conflict Thesaurus +Giveaway

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Book Recommendations, Middle Grade, Nonfiction

Recommended: SKY GAZING by Meg Thacher

Who doesn’t get entranced looking up at the stars? Whether you’re searching for constellations or imagining blasting off from Earth to found the first settlement on Mars, the night sky gets your imagination rolling. And you have much more knowledge to work with if you’ve read up on the objects you’re gazing at.

That’s where Sky Gazing comes in . . . Continue reading Recommended: SKY GAZING by Meg Thacher

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