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Author Chat with Marie E. Andreu (Love In English), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Marie E. Andreu author of         Love In English. Read on for more about Marie and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Marie E. Andreu ! Maria E. Andreu is a writer and author of the forthcoming  Love in English...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it.
Thursday, 04 February 2021 14:34
Keia
This one sounds super cute. Love the cover.
Wednesday, 10 February 2021 12:02
Debra Branigan
Cover looks good and the synopsis sounds like a delightful read.
Friday, 19 February 2021 14:37
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Olivia Farr, Staff Reviewer

Featured Review: The Project (Courtney Summers)

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About This Book: From Courtney Summers, the New York Times bestselling author of the 2019 Edgar Award Winner and breakout hit, Sadie, comes a sensational follow-up—another pulls-no-punches thriller about an aspiring young journalist determined to save her sister from a cult. "The Unity Project saved my life." Lo Denham is used...
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Author Chat with Rajani LaRocca (Red, White, and Whole), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Rajani LaRocca author of         Red, White, and Whole. Read on for more about Rajani and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Rajani LaRoca ! Rajani LaRocca's debut middle grade novel, MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM (little bee books), was a...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it!
Wednesday, 03 February 2021 14:16
Natalie Aguirre
I love revising too. This book sounds fantastic. And I'm so excited for Rajani and how her writing career has taken off.
Thursday, 04 February 2021 06:31
Chiara Jucha
This book is on my to buy list!
Wednesday, 17 February 2021 14:37
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Giveaway: What's Inside A Flower? (Rachel Ignotofsky) ~ (US Only)

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What's Inside A Flower (US Only) by: Rachel Ignotofsky Release Date: February 27, 2018 Publisher: Random House Children's Books       About the Book From the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science, comes a new nonfiction picture book series ready to grow young scientists by nurturing...
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Zachary Snyder
wow, my daughter will love this book, hope I win!
Wednesday, 03 February 2021 14:16
Alyssa Annico
Looks like a perfect addition to nonfiction collections!
Monday, 08 February 2021 10:49
Debra Branigan
The cover is attractive and the topic is perfect for budding scientists. Thanks for sharing.
Thursday, 18 February 2021 14:12
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Author Chat with Emily Victoria (This Golden Flame), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Emily Victoria author of         This Golden Flame. Read on for more about Emily and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Emily Victoria ! Emily Victoria lives on the Canadian prairies with her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, works...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it!
Wednesday, 03 February 2021 14:21
Abigail Lowry
I'm so looking forward to this book. The cover is gorgeous!
Wednesday, 03 February 2021 14:30
Gabby Roberts
This sounds super interesting and the cover is super cool!
Tuesday, 09 February 2021 01:55
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Olivia Farr, Staff Reviewer

Waiting on Wednesday ~ February 3, 2021

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.     *Samantha’s Choice* (YABC Staff Reviewer)    Our Last Echoes Author:  Kate Alice Marshall Expected publication:  March 16, 2021 Kara Thomas meets Twin Peaks in this...
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Featured Review: The Obsession (Jesse Q. Sutanto)

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About This Book: A classic sort of love story...except somebody might wind up dead. Nobody knows Delilah like Logan does. Nobody. He makes sure of it by learning everything he can through her social media and watching her through a hidden camera he has trained on her house. Some might call...
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Author Chat with Tami Charles (Muted), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Tami Charles author of         Muted. Read on for more about Tami and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Tami Charles ! Tami Charles is the  New York Times  bestselling author of numerous books for young readers, including...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it!
Wednesday, 03 February 2021 14:21
Dianna G.
I love the cover! Denver is just beautiful, and I like the font/lettering on the cover. This isn't a book I'd usually read, but ... Read More
Saturday, 06 February 2021 10:00
Keia
One of my most anticipated reads. Can't wait to read it!
Wednesday, 10 February 2021 12:01
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Author Chat with Gita Trelease (Everything That Burns), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Can Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Gita Trelease author of         Everything That Burns. Read on for more about Gita and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Gita Trelease !     Born in Sweden to Indian and Swedish parents, Gita Trelease has lived in many...
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Andrea Cerda
That cover!!! and the story sound really interesting!
Tuesday, 02 February 2021 15:46
Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it!
Wednesday, 03 February 2021 14:21
Dianna G.
The cover is striking and beautiful. I haven't heard of this author before, but the story sounds amazing.
Saturday, 06 February 2021 09:57
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Featured Review: All the Tides of Fate (Adalyn Grace)

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About This Book: Through blood and sacrifice, Amora Montara has conquered a rebellion and taken her rightful place as queen of Visidia. Now, with the islands in turmoil and the people questioning her authority, Amora cannot allow anyone to see her weaknesses. No one can know about the curse in her...
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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

YABC's Valentine's Day Giveaway Extravaganza 2021 (Children's) ~ (US Only)
Welcome to YABC's fourth annual Valentine's Day Giveaway Extravaganza! We're featuring titles that reflect love, happiness, and plenty of heart! Check out all of these amazing books that are perfect f...
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Giveaway: Merci Suarez Can't Dance (Meg Medina) ~ (US Only)
   Merci Suarez Can't Dance (US Only) by: Meg Medina Release Date: April 16th, 2021 Publisher: Candlewick Press       About The Book Seventh grade is going to be a real trial ...
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Spotlight on Time Travel for Love and Profit (Sarah Lariviere), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to spotlight Time Travel for Love and Profit  (Sarah Lariviere).  Read on for more about Sarah, plus a excerpt & a giveaway!         Meet S...
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Author Chat with Cambria Gordon (The Poetry Of Secrets), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Cambria Gordon author of         This Poetry of Secrets. Read on for more about Cambria and her book, plus a giveaway!       ...
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Giveaway: Leonard (Carlie Sorosiak) ~ (US Only)
Leonard (US Only) by: Carlie Sorosiak Release Date: April 13th, 2021 Publisher: Walker Books US       About The Book The cat that Olive rescues from a flood has a secret: he’s not reall...
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Giveaway: The Threads Of Magic (Alison Croggon) ~ (US Only)
The Threads Of Magic (US Only) by: Alison Croggon Release Date: April 13th, 2021 Publisher: Walker Books US       About The Book Pip lives by his wits in  the  city of Clarel....
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The Smile Shop
The Smile Shop
 
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Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE SMILE SHOP is a cute story about a young boy who is shopping for something special. He has a..."
Stanley's Lunch Box
Stanley's Lunch Box
 
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Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"STANLEY'S LUNCH BOX is a cute board book that combines a favorite character with a shopping trip to the market...."
What Are Unicorns Made Of?
What Are Unicorns Made Of?
 
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Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"WHAT ARE UNICORNS MADE OF? is a brightly colored board book that questions what makes a unicorn. The rhyming text..."
Grandfather Bowhead, Tell Me a Story
Grandfather Bowhead, Tell Me a Story
 
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Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"GRANDFATHER BOWHEAD, TELL ME A STORY features a grandfather and grandson whale who are sharing stories. The grandchild asks for..."
Stanley's Toy Box
Stanley's Toy Box
 
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Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
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Sing Me Forgotten
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The Valley and the Flood
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Peek-a-Boo Little Reindeer
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"PEEK-A-BOO LITTLE REINDEER is a simple and cute board book with felt flaps to lift on each page. Little Reindeer..."
Perfect on Paper
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11 Paper Hearts
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