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Kayla King, Staff Reviewer

Story Starters: Coin Chat

Story Starters: Coin Chat
Hello, and welcome to the first week of our July Story Starters posts! Each week we will be bringing you something to inspire your writing!    Here's how our STORY STARTER CHALLENGE will work:  -For the first three weeks of the month, we will be posting a writing prompt. -Feel inspired...
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I tried to be creative. Thanks for the idea! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oLSNddTPQ3CTVR5fkd63drfEDSQ2T7xQsew9CpquyMo/edit... Read More
Friday, 01 July 2016 12:06
Kayla King, Staff Reviewer
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Kayla King, Staff Reviewer
Congrats! You've won our July Story Starter Challenge! If you could email me (kayla@yabookscentral.com) for more details that woul... Read More
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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

It’s Live! Cover Reveal: Off Trail by Rick Polito + Giveaway (US Only)
We're so excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Off Trail by Rick Polito, releasing 06/03/2021 from Wise Wolf Books! Writing OFF TRAIL, it sometimes felt like the story was telling itself. I ...
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Spotlight on Stars Belong To Us (Annabeth Chatwin), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Can Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Stars Belong To Us  by Annabeth Chatwin.  Read on for more about Annabeth and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!        Meet Annabet...
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Spotlight on Horse Girl (Carrie Seim), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Horse Girl  by Carrie Seim.  Read on for more about Carrie and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!        Meet Carrie Seim !   &...
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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Kathryn Purdie (Bone Crier's Dawn), 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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Five Tough Tactics for Protesting at School + Win A Copy of Kids On The March: 15 Stories of Speaking Out, Protesting, and Fighting for Justice (Michael Long) ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Kids On The March: 15 Stories of Speaking Out, Protesting, and Fighting for Justice   by Michael Long.  Read on for more about Michael and his book, an guest...
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Five Books With Magic Users That Will Charm You + Win a Copy of Blood Like Magic (Liselle Sambury) ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Blood Like Magic  by Liselle Sambury  Read on for more about Liselle and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        Meet Liselle S...
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Latest Member Reviews

Take Me Home: Forests of the World
Take Me Home: Forests of the World
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"TAKE ME HOME: FORESTS OF THE WORLD is an approachable nonfiction book that teaches about different kinds of forests, from..."
Hurricane Summer
Hurricane Summer
 
4.3
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"HURRICANE SUMMER is a sweeping coming-of-age story that captures the difficult and at times dangerous transition to womanhood. Tilla is..."
All Kinds of Other
All Kinds of Other
 
4.3
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"ALL KINDS OF OTHER is an intriguing YA contemporary that follows two boys as they start at a new school...."
Take Me Home: Waters of the World
Take Me Home: Waters of the World
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"TAKE ME HOME: WATERS OF THE WORLD is an engaging nonfiction picture book that teaches basics and fun facts about..."
This Is My America
This Is My America
 
5.0
Paige Cee, Staff ReviewerPaige Cee, Staff Reviewer
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Colors in Nature
Colors in Nature
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"COLORS IN NATURE is a beautifully illustrated book of art that features animals and plants. The book walks through each..."
Welcome to Arizona
Welcome to Arizona
 
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I Don't Want to Go to School
I Don't Want to Go to School
 
3.5
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Counting Down with You
Counting Down with You
 
5.0
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"COUNTING DOWN WITH YOU is a heart-wrenching and visceral YA contemporary read. Karina (Myra is her familial name) is a..."
The Light of Days Young Readers’ Edition: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos
The Light of Days Young Readers’ Edition: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos
 
5.0
Kim Baccellia, Staff ReviewerKim Baccellia, Staff Reviewer
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There's No Ham in Hamburgers: Facts and Folklore About Our Favorite Foods
There's No Ham in Hamburgers: Facts and Folklore About Our Favorite Foods
 
5.0
Karen Yingling, Staff ReviewerKaren Yingling, Staff Reviewer
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Fate Calling
Fate Calling
 
5.0
Cindy Ray Hale, Staff ReviewerCindy Ray Hale, Staff Reviewer
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Reign of Secrets
Reign of Secrets
 
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Cindy Ray Hale, Staff ReviewerCindy Ray Hale, Staff Reviewer
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In Deeper Waters
In Deeper Waters
 
4.3
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
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Paint by Sticker Kids: Outer Space
Paint by Sticker Kids: Outer Space
 
4.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
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5.0
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The Mother of Monsters
The Mother of Monsters
 
4.5
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Grim, Grunt and Grizzle-Tail: A Story from Chile
 
4.5
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I Am Not a Penguin
 
4.0
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