The timing of this post turned out to be perfect! Even though Jake’s book launched in April, we had a tight blogging schedule, and I
Category: Book Reviews
#Kidlit Picture Book Review: “Bored” by Author/Illustrator Felicita Sala
Bored (Neal Porter Books) by author/illustrator Felicita Sala is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. It is beautifully illustrated, honestly written, contains moments of
PLENTY OF PANCAKES: Interview with incredibly talented author Carrie Finison … plus a giveaway, too!
You’ll be whipping up a delicious batch of pancakes after reading this interview with incredibly talented Carrie Finison – just like you likely ran out to purchase your favorite doughnuts after reading DOZENS OF DOUGHNUTS, the first book in this endearing character-driven series.
The True Story of … MAYSOON ZAYID, The Girl Who Can Can: Interview with author Dr. Seema Yasmin (and a giveaway, too!)
WHO ARE YOU IN YOUR WILDEST DREAMS? is splashed across the back cover of The True Story of … MAYSOON ZAYID, The Girl Who Can
Come meet an awesome #kidlit creative, David McMullin.
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: What brought you to enter the world of writing for children? DAVID MCMULLIN: I have always enjoyed my creative side. As a
BAN THIS BOOK by Alan Gratz: a MUST read!
I found BAN THIS BOOK on the Banned Books Table at my local library, the wonderful Memorial Hall Library in Andover, MA. My first impression from scanning the table was how many of the books I’d read and enjoyed. This slim novel stuck out from the title alone, though I wasn’t familiar with it. So of course, I checked it out!! And wow, I’m so glad I did!!
WRITERS' RUMPUS 