I just finished reading the most current book I think I’ve ever read: One True Wish by Lauren Kate. This book is so new, its pages are still warm. Haha. The hardcopy was released on May 1. Of this very … Continue reading →
I read. A lot. I think I’m not alone here. 😊 I don’t read as much as the women in my writer’s group, though. Holy moly, those women are voracious! I don’t read just middle grade or how-to-write books either. … Continue reading →
February is Black History Month when the country shines a light on Black Americans and their contribution to society, culture, and history, as well as their struggles. In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month, and asked the … Continue reading →
December and Christmas go hand in hand. Fa la la la la. While I love the Christmas spirit, it’s important to remember that there are other holidays in December that deserve our respect and attention: Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. When I … Continue reading →
Today I’m bringing you a list of middle-grade novels (for ages 7-12) to gift the children in your life. A book is always a good idea, don’t you think? This list is based on the New York Times Bestseller List … Continue reading →
Some books are so charming, you can’t help but fall in love. Always, Clementine by Carlie Sorosiak is one of those books. Written for 8-12-year-olds and published in September 2022, it is the story of two lab mice, Clementine and … Continue reading →
November is Native American Heritage Month. It began as a single day, American Indian Day, and continued until 1990 when George W. Bush extended it to encompass the entire month. These special heritage months are important because they remind us … Continue reading →
Here we are, knee-deep into October, the spooky, scary, gateway-to-all-the-other-holidays month. I just learned a new word today. Taphophile: a cemetery enthusiast. I had no idea there was a word for people like me. I just thought we were “quirky.” Now … Continue reading →
Hi there, and thanks for taking a moment to dip into the blog. I have an author interview with Ethan Nicolle. I just finished reading his novel Brave Ollie Possum. I think if you or your child liked The BFG … Continue reading →
Good books are a balm to a troubled soul. I’ve been reading a lot lately. Today’s book review is of a middle-grade fiction novel called Wonderland by Barbara O’Connor. (There’s an interview with her, too!) Ms. O’Connor has a long … Continue reading →
