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Author Chat with Nina LaCour (Watch Over Me)! ~ US Only

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  Today we're excited to chat with Nina LaCour author of Watch Over Me. Read on for more about Nina and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Nina LaCour !     Nina LaCour  is the author of the widely acclaimed  Hold Still ,  The Disenchantments ,  Everything...
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Candice Gigous
The cover is eye-catching. The synopsis is very intriguing. Sounds like an emotional read.
Wednesday, 30 September 2020 13:43
Abigail Lowry
I love everything by Nina Lacour and can’t wait for this book!
Saturday, 03 October 2020 12:49
Lauren
Such an aesthetic, alluring cover. And the synopsis promises beautiful prose and deep thinking. Love Nina LaCour's work!
Friday, 09 October 2020 10:44
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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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