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Spotlight on The Field Guide To The North American Teenager (Ben Philippe), Guest Post & Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to spotlight The Field Guide To The North American Teenage  by Ben Philippe! Read on for more about Ben, plus a guest post, and giveaway!            Meet  Ben Philippe ! Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University and an MFA in Fiction and Screenwriting from the...
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Debra Branigan
Unique cover and storyline. I think this will be a fun read!
Tuesday, 08 January 2019 11:59
Jayda
The cover is really unique and the story sounds intriguing!
Saturday, 12 January 2019 19:04
Shaina Steinherz
I thought at first that the book really was spiral-bound, which would have been really cool, but even though it isn't, it's still ... Read More
Saturday, 12 January 2019 20:22
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Spotlight on My Almost Flawless Tokyo Dream Life (Rachel Cohn), Guest Post & Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to spotlight My Almost Flawless Tokyo Dream Life  by Rachel Cohn! Read on for more about Rachel, plus a guest post, and giveaway!            Meet  Rachel Cohn ! Rachel Cohn  is the  New York Times  best-selling author of several young adult novels, including  Kill All...
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Debra Branigan
This novel has me very intrigued as the storyline is unique and interesting. Good luck with your novel.
Tuesday, 18 December 2018 15:45
John
I've wondered about this with its nifty-sounding story, and the cover is innovative in its adorability!
Tuesday, 18 December 2018 21:34
Jayda
The cover is very unique and the story sounds really intriguing!
Thursday, 20 December 2018 22:31
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Spotlight on Eleanor Roosevelt's In My Garage (Candace Fleming), Guest Post & Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to spotlight Eleanor Roosevelt's In My Garage  by Candace Fleming! Read on for more about Candace, plus a guest post, and giveaway!            Meet  Candace Fleming ! CANDACE FLEMING is the prolific author of The Family Romanov, a Sibert Honor Book and the recipient of both the Boston...
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Debra Branigan
I have been a fan of Candace Fleming's nonfiction work for years. This series sounds like so much fun and I can't wait to give it ... Read More
Sunday, 16 December 2018 21:23
Victoria Scott
The story sounds like the perfect read for my daughter! The cover is cute too!
Thursday, 27 December 2018 17:34
Marisa Fort
The cover looks awesome and the synopsis sounds amazing!
Saturday, 05 January 2019 21:37
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Spotlight on Twilight Of The Elves (Zack Loran Clark & Nick Eliopulos), Guest Post & Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to spotlight Twilight Of The Elves  by Zack Loran Clark & Nick Eliopulos! Read on for more about Zack & Nick, plus a guest post, and giveaway!            Meet  Zack Loran Clark & Nick Eliopulos ! Zack Loran Clark  and  Nick Elipulos  are best...
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Debra Branigan
I think your cover is awesome and will attract the readers of this genre. The storyline sounds action-packed and exciting. I can't... Read More
Saturday, 24 November 2018 19:59
Penny Olson
The cover of this book just grabs the reader. Both books sound like exciting adventures.
Thursday, 06 December 2018 23:10
Dan Denman
I like the book cover design. This sounds like a good fantasy adventure with characters that I will like.
Monday, 17 December 2018 09:39
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Spotlight on The Living (Isaac Marion), Guest Post & Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to spotlight The Living  by Isaac Marion! Read on for more about Isaac, plus a guest post, and giveaway!            Meet  Isaac Marion ! Isaac Marion grew up in small towns around the Pacific Northwest, pursuing careers in writing, painting, and music until one of...
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Debra Branigan
I am unfamiliar with this series, but now I want to read it after reading about the first two books. The cover is great and this s... Read More
Wednesday, 14 November 2018 19:28
Rhonda Martin
To be honest it was the cover that caught my eye and made me stop to check out what the book was about. I have not read the first ... Read More
Thursday, 15 November 2018 13:00
Shannon Mizikoski
LOVE the cover! I didn't really take a good look at it til I read this post, but wow, it's haunting yet still really pretty! I rea... Read More
Monday, 03 December 2018 22:01
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Spotlight on Glitter! A Celebration Of Sparkle (Adams Media), Guest Post & Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to spotlight  Glitter! A Celebration Of Sparkle  by Adams Media! Read on for more about Adams Media, plus a guest post, and giveaway!          Meet  Adams Media ! The lifestyle topics people are looking for, from the experts they follow and trust.       Adams...
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Debra Branigan
Interesting concept for a book. The cover is appropriate for the topic.
Tuesday, 06 November 2018 13:54
Victoria Scott
This would make an incredible gift!
Saturday, 10 November 2018 21:16
Emily
I love Glitter!!!!
Tuesday, 20 November 2018 11:25
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Spotlight on Little White Lies (Jennifer Lynn Barnes), Guest Post & Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to spotlight  Little White Lies  by Jennifer Lynn Barnes! Read on for more about Jennifer, plus a guest post, and giveaway!            Meet  Jennifer Lynn Barnes ! Jennifer Lynn Barnes has written more than a dozen acclaimed young adult novels, including The Naturals series: The Naturals, Killer Instinct, All...
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Debra Branigan
The cover is lovely and will be sure to grab your YA readers. I genuinely like the synopsis and think it will make a good story. ... Read More
Friday, 02 November 2018 16:25
Daniela
The cover is so pretty! It looks so different from any of her other books I'm excited!!1
Monday, 05 November 2018 20:12
Candice Gigous
The cover is cool. The synopsis is very captivating. Sounds like a thrilling read.
Wednesday, 07 November 2018 08:00
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Penguin Teen Blog Tour & Guest Post: Seafire (Natalie C Parker)

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Today we're excited to be a part of the blog tour for  Seafire  by Natalie C Parker! Read on for more about Natalie plus a guest post!               Meet  Natalie C Parker ! Natalie C. Parker is the author of the Beware the Wild duology, the...
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Special Author Chat with Amy Plum (Neverwake) & 7 Teen Writers, PLUS Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with Amy Plum , author of  Neverwake and 7 Teen Writers!   Read on for more about Amy and her book, an interview, plus a giveaway!         Meet Amy Plum! Amy Plum is the author of the international bestselling DIE FOR ME series,...
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Kristi Housman
I love these covers and both books sound so good!
Monday, 30 July 2018 17:22
Marisa Fort
The covers are beautiful and the synopsis sounds amazing!
Tuesday, 31 July 2018 00:02
Kara S
The covers are not striking to me, but the plot and the characters sound AMAZING.
Tuesday, 31 July 2018 05:03
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Kayla King, Staff Reviewer

Spotlight on Price of Duty by Todd Strasser, Plus Guest Post & Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to spotlight  Price of Duty  by Todd Strasser!  Read on for more about Todd and his book, plus a guest post about the "Forever War" & giveaway!    Meet Todd Strasser!       Todd Strasser is the author of many award-winning YA novels, including The Wave, Give...
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Janell Goode
love the cover and the synopsis....we have a retired military member in my family asnd this is awesome.
Monday, 23 July 2018 10:53
Marisa Fort
The cover is amazing and the synopsis sounds awesome!
Monday, 30 July 2018 23:43
Kara S
The cover doesn't seem to do justice to the serious thematic content and the quality of the writing from what I've heard...but it ... Read More
Tuesday, 31 July 2018 05:18
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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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