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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Friday, 12 June 2020

News & Updates Giveaways

Author Chat with Natalie Rodriguez (Elephant), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to chat with Natalie Rodriguez author of Elephant. Read on for more about Natalie and her book, plus an giveaway. Meet Natalie Rodriguez ! NATALIE RODRIGUEZ is an award-winning writer, director, and mental health and anti-violence/trauma advocate based in Los Angeles,...

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Andrea Carroll

Love and friendship are the key to survival and dealing with issues. Excited to read.

Sunday, 21 June 2020 11:33

Danielle Hammelef

The cover is okay. The synopsis promises an emotional read.

Saturday, 04 July 2020 13:49

Liz

this will be an important & educational read for the kids

Tuesday, 07 July 2020 03:50

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Thursday, 11 June 2020

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Author Chat with Mary Helen Fein (Stitching A Life: An Immigration Story), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to chat with Mary Helen Fein author of Stitching A Life: An Immigration Story. Read on for more about Mary and her book, plus an giveaway. Meet Mary Helen Fein ! Mary Helen Fein was born in New York City, in...

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Zachary Snyder

Book looks great!

Friday, 12 June 2020 15:14

Gabby Roberts

I love immigration stories, so I would love to read this!

Friday, 19 June 2020 13:11

Andrea Carroll

Such an inspirational story of never giving up.

Sunday, 21 June 2020 11:23

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Wednesday, 10 June 2020

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Author Chat with Michael Buckley (Finn and The Intergalactic Lunchbox), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to chat with Michael Buckley author of Finn and The Intergalactic Lunchbox. Read on for more about Michael and his book, plus an giveaway. Meet Michael Buckley ! MICHAEL BUCKLEY is the New York Times bestselling author of the Finniverse, Sisters...

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Zachary Snyder

This book looks so fun! My kids will love it!

Wednesday, 10 June 2020 13:09

Victoria Scott

Looks so good! Thanks for sharing!

Sunday, 14 June 2020 18:26

Andrea Carroll

Mr. Buckley never disappoints! My students are going to enjoy reading this book.

Thursday, 18 June 2020 10:25

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Tuesday, 09 June 2020

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Author Chat with Robyn Schneider (You Don't Live Here), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to chat with Robyn Schneider author of You Don't Live Here. Read on for more about Robyn and her book, plus an giveaway. Meet Robyn Schneider ! Robyn Schneider is the bestselling author of The Beginning of Everything , Extraordinary Means...

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Madeline Tebo

I loved The Beginning of Everything and can't wait to read this!

Sunday, 14 June 2020 19:38

Abigail Lowry

Such a pretty cover! Can’t wait to read!

Monday, 15 June 2020 18:55

Alivia Hartz

This synopsis sounds incredible! I can’t wait to read this book!

Monday, 29 June 2020 17:05

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Tuesday, 09 June 2020

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Author Chat with Liara Tamani (All The Things We Never Knew), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to chat with Liara Tamani author of All The Things We Never Knew. Read on for more about Liara and her book, plus an giveaway. Meet Liara Tamani ! Liara Tamani lives in Houston, Texas. She holds an MFA in writing from...

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Madeline Tebo

This sounds so good, I can't wait to read it!

Tuesday, 09 June 2020 22:32

Keia

I'm really looking forward to reading this one. The cover is so cute!

Wednesday, 10 June 2020 12:29

Victoria Scott

Sounds like an amazing story! Can't wait to read it!

Wednesday, 10 June 2020 21:05

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Friday, 05 June 2020

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Author Chat with Emily McKay (Storybound), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to chat with Emily McKay author of Storybound. Read on for more about Emily and her book, plus an giveaway. Meet Emily McKay ! Emily McKay writes the kinds of books she wants to read—fast-paced with snarky heroines and swoony heroes...

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Victoria Scott

Thanks for sharing! Sounds awesome!

Wednesday, 10 June 2020 21:04

Gabby Roberts

The cover is gorgeous!

Thursday, 11 June 2020 03:26

Candice Gigous

The cover is pretty. The synopsis is very interesting. Sounds like an awesome read.

Thursday, 11 June 2020 08:52

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Thursday, 04 June 2020

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Author Chat with W Bruce Cameron (Bella's Story)!

Today we're excited to chat with W Bruce Cameron author of Bella's Story. Read on for more about W. Bruce and his book! Meet W. Bruce Cameron ! I’ve always loved dogs, which puts me in a unique category along with what, maybe two or three...

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Monday, 01 June 2020

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Author Chat with Thomas Taylor (Gargantis), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to chat with Thomas Taylor author of Gargantis. Read on for more about Thomas and his book, plus an giveaway. Meet Thomas Taylor ! Thomas Taylor is an award-winning author-illustrator for children whose debut novel, Malamander, kicked off this mystery series....

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Recent Comments

Jeana Kwiecinski

This sounds like so much fun! I can't wait to read it.

Wednesday, 10 June 2020 19:36

Victoria Scott

Sounds so good! Can't wait for the story to continue!

Wednesday, 10 June 2020 21:03

Andrea Carroll

Excited to continue reading the series... love the illustrations.

Sunday, 14 June 2020 11:28

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Friday, 29 May 2020

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Author Chat with Jason Fry (Minecraft: The Voyage)!

Today we're excited to chat with Jason Fry author of Minecraft: The Voyage. Read on for more about Jason and his book! Meet Jason Fry ! Jason Fry is the New York Times bestselling author of the young adult space-fantasy series The Jupiter Pirates, as well...

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Wednesday, 27 May 2020

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Author Chat with Kit Frick (I Killed Zoe Spanos)!

Today we're excited to chat with Kit Frick author of I Killed Zoe Spanos. Read on for more about Kit and her book! Meet Kit Frick ! Kit Frick is a novelist, poet, and MacDowell Colony fellow from Pittsburgh, PA. She studied creative writing at Sarah...

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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

Author Chat with Eden Royce (Root Magic), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to chat with Eden Royce author of Root Magic. Read on for more about Eden and her book, plus a giveaway! Meet Eden Royce ! Eden Royce grew up immersed i...

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Spotlight on Roman and Jewel (Dana L. Davis), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to spotlight Roman and Jewel (Dana L. Davis). Read on for more about Dana, plus a excerpt & a giveaway! Meet Dana L. Davis ! Dan...

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Spotlight on You Have A Match (Emma Lord), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to spotlight You Have A Match (Emma Lord). Read on for more about Emma, plus a excerpt & a giveaway! Meet Emma Lord ! Emma Lord is a di...

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Giveaway: Happily Ever Afters (Elise Bryant) ~ (US Only)

Happily Ever Afters (US Only) by: Elise Bryant Release Date: January 5th, 2021 Publisher: Harpercollins Children's Books/Balzer + Bray About the Book: Jane the Virgin meets To All...

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Author Chat with Amanda Hocking (The Ever After), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to chat with Amanda Hocking author of The Ever After. Read on for more about Amanda and her book, plus a giveaway! Meet Amanda Hocking ! AMANDA HOCKING ...

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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Alexandra Bracken (Lore), 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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