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CJ Redwine, Site and Staff Manager

Wednesday, 31 July 2019

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MINE FOREVER: Author Interview + Giveaway! (US Only)

Today we're excited to chat with Skylar Nightingale author of Mine Forever: A YA Romance. Read on for more about Skylar and her book, plus enter a giveaway! Mine Forever By: Skylar Nightingale Release Date: May 23rd, 2019 Publisher: B Love Publications ABOUT THE BOOK: Seventeen-year-old Javon Allen is...

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CJ Redwine, Site and Staff Manager

Tuesday, 30 July 2019

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Teen Titans Raven: Author Video + Giveaway! (US/CAN)

Today we're excited to spotlight Teen Titans Raven by Kami Garcia and illustrated by Gabriel Picola. Read on for more about Kami and her book, plus a video & giveaway! ABOUT THE BOOK: Teen Titans Raven Written by: Kami Garcia Illustrated by: Gabriel Picolo Release Date: July 2nd,...

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CJ Redwine, Site and Staff Manager

Monday, 29 July 2019

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Author of the Week plus Giveaway! (International)

This week's Author of the Week is actually a pair of authors who are cowriting one of the hottest contemporary series of the summer! Meet Ann Maree Craven and Michelle MacQueen, check out their latest release, and then be sure to enter to win! ABOUT THE BOOK: Addison: Secrets have...

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CJ Redwine, Site and Staff Manager

Monday, 29 July 2019

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THE RIFT Giveaway! (US/CAN)

The Rift (US & Canada) by: Rachael Craw Release Date: October 8, 2019 Publisher: Candlewick Press About the Book: As corporate greed is pitted against supernatural forces, two young friends must try to protect the precious Old Herd — and their island itself. For generations, the rangers of Black...

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CJ Redwine, Site and Staff Manager

Friday, 26 July 2019

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MEET ME AT MIDNIGHT Cover Reveal + Giveaway (US Only)

Today, we're super excited to share the gorgeous cover for MEET ME AT MIDNIGHT, by Jessica Pennington. (April 2020 from Tor Teen). We're big fans of summer romcoms and can't wait to get our hands on this book. First, a note from the author: Hi YABC! I'm so excited...

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Kathleen Pasqualini

I've loved Jessica's first 2 books. I'm so excited for this one!

Thursday, 01 August 2019 17:36

Danielle Hammelef

Can't wait to read more of her books!

Saturday, 03 August 2019 18:35

Delaney

This cover is so fun and this book sounds awesome ??

Monday, 12 August 2019 18:25

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CJ Redwine, Site and Staff Manager

Monday, 22 July 2019

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EYE OF ZEUS Cover Reveal plus Giveaway! (US Only)

Today, we're super excited to reveal the awesome cover for EYE OF ZEUS by Alane Adams releasing April 2020 from SparkPress.This book is perfect for fans of the Percy Jackson series, and we are so in love with the cover! Take a look at it, read the book description, and then...

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Danielle Hammelef

The cover is so fun and matches this adventurous synopsis.

Saturday, 03 August 2019 18:15

Zachary Snyder

The cover art is great, cant wait to read it!

Wednesday, 07 August 2019 13:22

Debra Branigan

The cover art will definitely attract your young readers and the synopsis sounds very adventurous. I'm sure your young readers wil... Read More

Sunday, 11 August 2019 21:24

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CJ Redwine, Site and Staff Manager

Thursday, 18 July 2019

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Giveaway: The Color of the Sun (US/CAN)

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The Color Of The Sun (US/Canada Only) Written by: David Almond Release Date: September 9th, 2019 Publisher: Candlewick Press About the Book: Award-winning author David Almond pens the dreamlike tale of a boy rediscovering joy and beauty within and around him, even amid sorrow. One hot summer morning, only weeks...

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John

The cover is gorgeous and I expect the story is exciting!

Friday, 19 July 2019 11:04

Danielle Hammelef

I love the artsy cover! The synopsis sounds emotional.

Saturday, 03 August 2019 18:12

Rayyan

The cover is so interesting to look at and has so many different features. I love how he takes a journey to find himself and I can... Read More

Monday, 05 August 2019 21:34

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CJ Redwine, Site and Staff Manager

Thursday, 18 July 2019

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The Starlight Claim giveaway! (US/CAN)

The Starlight Claim (US/Can Only) Written and Illustrated by: Tim Wynne-Jones Release Date: September 10th, 2019 Publisher: Candlewick Press About the Book: Fast-paced, evocative, and intensely suspenseful, Tim Wynne-Jones’s latest psychological thriller finds a teenager setting his wits against the frigid wilderness and a menacing crew of escapees. Four months...

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John

Half-desperate trips are always tricky!

Friday, 19 July 2019 11:02

Danielle Hammelef

I enjoy the cover and the synopsis sounds emotional and unique.

Saturday, 03 August 2019 18:14

Debra Branigan

The cover is attractive and the synopsis sounds quite suspenseful. Best wishes on the new release.

Sunday, 11 August 2019 21:20

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CJ Redwine, Site and Staff Manager

Wednesday, 17 July 2019

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Curse of the Evil Librarian Giveaway! (US/CAN)

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Curse Of The Evil Librarian (US/Canada Only) Written by: Michelle Knudsen Release Date: August 13th, 2019 Publisher: Candlewick Press About the Book: Will it finally be curtains for the demonic Mr. Gabriel in this climactic chapter of the Evil Librarian series? After sending the evil librarian, Mr. Gabriel, back to...

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John

I read the first two books, and I will have to read this!

Friday, 19 July 2019 10:59

Danielle Hammelef

I've read the previous books and love that the covers all go together. This sounds fun to read too.

Saturday, 03 August 2019 18:09

Zachary Snyder

I love this series, hope I win a copy!

Wednesday, 07 August 2019 13:13

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CJ Redwine, Site and Staff Manager

Wednesday, 17 July 2019

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SPIN THE DAWN giveaway! (US only)

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Spin The Dawn (US Only) Written and Illustrated by: Elizabeth Lim Release Date: July 9, 2019 Publisher: Alfred A Knopf BYR About the Book: Maia Tamarin dreams of becoming the greatest tailor in the land, but as a girl, the best she can hope for is to marry well. When a...

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This honestly looks amazing.

Thursday, 18 July 2019 18:48

John

I expect this book will give me new and important insights into the tailoring industry!

Friday, 19 July 2019 10:57

Julie

The story sounds sooo good, and I love the color scheme of the cover.

Saturday, 20 July 2019 02:01

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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

MINE FOREVER: Author Interview + Giveaway! (US Only)

Today we're excited to chat with Skylar Nightingale author of Mine Forever: A YA Romance. Read on for more about Skylar and her book, plus enter a giveaway! Mine Foreve...

Posted in Giveaways

Teen Titans Raven: Author Video + Giveaway! (US/CAN)

Today we're excited to spotlight Teen Titans Raven by Kami Garcia and illustrated by Gabriel Picola. Read on for more about Kami and her book, plus a video & giveaway! ABOUT TH...

Posted in News & Updates

Author of the Week plus Giveaway! (International)

Posted in News & Updates

THE RIFT Giveaway! (US/CAN)

The Rift (US & Canada) by: Rachael Craw Release Date: October 8, 2019 Publisher: Candlewick Press About the Book: As corporate greed is pitted against supernatural forces, two young ...

Posted in Giveaways

MEET ME AT MIDNIGHT Cover Reveal + Giveaway (US Only)

Today, we're super excited to share the gorgeous cover for MEET ME AT MIDNIGHT, by Jessica Pennington. (April 2020 from Tor Teen). We're big fans of summer romcoms and can't wait to get our han...

Posted in News & Updates

EYE OF ZEUS Cover Reveal plus Giveaway! (US Only)

Posted in Cover Reveals

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