Did you know that author James Patterson of Maximum Ride series now has a publishing imprint through Little, Brown called Jimmy Patterson Books. The books that he’s putting out have his name on the cover: James Patterson Presents. This is an interesting concept of brand extension for authors. I’m giving away a James Patterson Presents book,…
Did you know that Brian Selznick’s grandfather’s cousin is the storied Hollywood producer and screenwriter David O. Selznick, best known for producing Gone with the Wind (1939) and Rebecca (1940)? I only bring that up because Brian Selznick’s books have that same old-timey film quality despite being books. It’s like Brian Selznick himself is out…
Our theme for #DiverseKidLit in March is the Changing Seasons. Please consider sharing diverse books and resources that support love and families. (As always, the theme is only a suggestion. Diverse posts on alternate topics are always welcome.) I chose two nonfiction books today that show the biodiversity of the world we live in. I hope these…
March 5-11 is Read an eBook Week! First conceived by author Rita Toews more than nine years ago as a response to the stagnant acceptance of electronic reading, Read An E-Book Week has slowly built a strong international following among digitally published authors and readers alike. This year’s event, which began March 5th and carried through…
I’m part of The Rock Maiden‘s blog tour, Natasha Yim’s Chinese folk tale about love and loyalty. She was inspired by an interesting natural rock formation found in Hong Kong, and the ancient Chinese legend that explained how that came to be. I’m also giving away a copy of The Rock Maiden AND a Skype…
Please welcome author A. J. Pacquette with a list of ten books featuring kids with incarcerated parents. I was thrilled to meet her! It turns out that we live near each other! Nowhere Girl by A. J. Pacquette I had coffee with author Ammi-Joan Paquette but had no idea that NOWHERE GIRL is her middle-grade…
I’m thrilled today with a 2 question interview from Newbery winner Jerry Spinelli! The first question brings me back to when I first met with my middle daughter, then probably around nine years old. The second question I pose him is to give me his Top 10 Books he thinks everyone should read. I’m also…