Congratulations to Maya MacGregor whose upcoming young adult novel, THE MANY HALF-LIVED LIVES OF SAM SYLVESTER, earned a prestigious starred review at Kirkus! “Blending and transcending genres, the book’s beautiful storytelling and the rich voice of the prose at times evoke poetry. This captivating story centers a memorable, relatable […]
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Some exciting news coming soon about a pre-order campaign for the third book in Maureen Johnson‘s TRULY DEVIOUS trilogy, THE HAND ON THE WALL, but in the meantime, I’m happy to share a fabulous starred review from Kirkus! You can read the full review online.
Congratulations to Amy Spalding, whose forthcoming YA novel THE SUMMER OF JORDI PEREZ (AND THE BEST BURGER IN LOS ANGELES) just received a starred review from Kirkus! An excerpt: Working at her favorite boutique and falling in love, a girl enjoys a lush Los Angeles summer—until things become complicated… Funny, […]
“Unforgettable” – Kirkus, starred review Congratulations to New York Times bestselling author Roni Loren on this glowing, starred review from Kirkus: “Every page is packed with tension…Liv and Finn’s romance—wary, hesitant, and incredibly patient—is a soothing balm for the characters and reader alike. With the issue of gun violence at […]
We’re celebrating the holidays all month long on the blog with twelve days of posts about our favorite authors, books, and all the good news fit to share! To start us off, I’m thrilled to share two amazing reviews for Emily Ecton’s forthcoming middle grade novel THE AMBROSE DECEPTION (Disney […]
“there’s a wild hunt, a ball, magic battles, and extreme painting” – Kirkus Congratulations to Margaret Rogerson whose debut young adult fantasy AN ENCHANTMENT OF RAVENS earned a glowing review from Kirkus this week! AN ENCHANTMENT OF RAVENS “rich, detailed descriptions of the beautiful but dangerous world of the folk […]
“Well-behaved girls seldom make history” – Kirkus On June 13, New York Times bestselling author Jaleigh Johnson’s next middle grade fantasy, THE QUEST TO THE UNCHARTED LANDS, hits shelves. This is Jaleigh’s third book set in the magical world of Solace and it features a heroine who is an alchemist […]
Congratulations to Trish Doller, whose new novel IN A PERFECT WORLD releases this month from Simon Pulse. We’ve already received amazing reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, Booklist, Horn Book, and VOYA: “With humor, sensitivity, and empathy, Doller conveys the complexities of an interfaith, intercultural romance…a tender story that’s both realistic […]
Congratulations to Trish Doller, whose new novel IN A PERFECT WORLD just received a great review from Kirkus! A white Catholic teen from Ohio spends her months in Cairo getting to know her gorgeous Egyptian driver while learning about social justice and international fellowship. When her mother gets the chance […]