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Kristie Lowry, Promotions Manager

Giveaway: Awesome Achievers Prize Pack (US/Canada Only)

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Title of Books: Awesome Achievers in Technology and Awesome Achievers in Science Written by: Alan Katz Illustrated by: Chris Judge Release Date: August 6, 2019 Publisher: Running Press Kids   About the Books: Part of a super fun middle grade series, Awesome Achievers in Technology puts the spotlight on lesser-known heroes...
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Zachary Snyder
Love the cover! Need this book for my twins!
Wednesday, 07 August 2019 12:58
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These look and sound like fun ways to learn about science and technology!
Thursday, 08 August 2019 06:26
Debra Branigan
This series is a great way to learn about science and technology. They will certainly attract your young nonfiction readers.... Read More
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Spotlight on Stormrise (Jillian Boehme), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Canada Only)

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Today we're excited to spotlight Stormrise by Jillian Boehme.  Read on for more about Jillian and her book, plus an giveaway!            Meet Jillian Boehme ! JILLIAN BOEHME is known to the online writing community as Authoress, hostess of Miss Snark’s First Victim, a blog for aspiring...
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Lily M.
Loving this cover ???
Saturday, 24 August 2019 16:29
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Author Of The Week: Chat with Derek Milman (Swipe Right For Murder), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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Welcome to our weekly special feature post,  Author Of The Week !! Each week we will be interviewing a different YA author and highlighting their upcoming release! We will also be hosting a giveaway of the book we are highlighting!!       Introducing Derek Milman , YABC's Author of the Week!!...
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I always enjoyed reading murder mysteries ?
Saturday, 24 August 2019 16:30
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Author Chat with Rebekah Crane (Postcards For A Songbird), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Rebekah Crane author of Postcards For A Songbird.  Read on for more about Rebekah and her book, plus an giveaway!          Meet Rebekah Crane ! Rebekah Crane is the author of several critically acclaimed young-adult novels, including The Infinite Pieces of...
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Author Chat with Jill Criswell (Beasts Of The Frozen Sun), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Jill Criswell author of Beasts Of The Frozen Sun.  Read on for more about Jill and her book, plus an excerpt and an giveaway!          Meet Jill Criswell ! Jill Criswell is a writer of young adult historical fantasy. Born and...
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I'm looking forward to reading this book, looks and sounds intriguing ?❤
Saturday, 24 August 2019 16:32
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Author Chat with Susan Forest (Bursts Of Fire), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway!

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  Today we're excited to chat with Susan Forest author of Bursts Of Fire.  Read on for more about Susan and her book, plus an excerpt and an giveaway!          Meet Susan Forest ! Susan Forest grew up in a family of mountaineers and skiers, and she loves...
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Lily M.
This book and cover just catches my eye ❤
Saturday, 24 August 2019 16:33
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CJ Redwine, Site and Staff Manager

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

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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In a weird way, I feel like i can relate to Raven ???
Saturday, 24 August 2019 16:35
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CJ Redwine, Site and Staff Manager

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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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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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

Giveaway: Awesome Achievers Prize Pack (US/Canada Only)
Title of Books: Awesome Achievers in Technology and Awesome Achievers in Science Written by: Alan Katz Illustrated by: Chris Judge Release Date: August 6, 2019 Publisher: Running Press Kids   Abo...
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Spotlight on Stormrise (Jillian Boehme), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Canada Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Stormrise by Jillian Boehme.  Read on for more about Jillian and her book, plus an giveaway!            Meet Jillian Boehme ! JILLIA...
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Author Of The Week: Chat with Derek Milman (Swipe Right For Murder), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Welcome to our weekly special feature post,  Author Of The Week !! Each week we will be interviewing a different YA author and highlighting their upcoming release! We will also be hosting a givea...
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Author Chat with Rebekah Crane (Postcards For A Songbird), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Rebekah Crane author of Postcards For A Songbird.  Read on for more about Rebekah and her book, plus an giveaway!          Meet Re...
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Author Chat with Jill Criswell (Beasts Of The Frozen Sun), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Jill Criswell author of Beasts Of The Frozen Sun.  Read on for more about Jill and her book, plus an excerpt and an giveaway!        &n...
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Author Chat with Susan Forest (Bursts Of Fire), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway!
  Today we're excited to chat with Susan Forest author of Bursts Of Fire.  Read on for more about Susan and her book, plus an excerpt and an giveaway!          Meet ...
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