Warning: You will lose sleep while reading Burn Our Bodies Down. Its a book that burrows into you like a restless itch, until you’ve read half in one gulp, gasping for air at the end. I yearned …
Book Review: The Unadoptables by Hana Tooke
There’s something wonderful when a book lives up to all expectations. And Hana Tooke’s debut middle-grade novel, The Unadoptables certainly lived up to every one of my expe…
10 Books That Will Get You Hooked On Reading Verse
Have you ever read a book written in verse? No? You’re missing out. It is a truly remarkable experience. Every word crackles on the page, every line is a gift to the narrative. And before you kn…
Book Review: Aurora Burning by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
I didn’t know my Star Trek loving heart was waiting for The Aurora Cycle books until I read the first one. It’s been four long years since we were treated to Chris Pine as Captain Kirk and…
‘Stepping Stones’ Interview: Author Lucy Knisley on Writing About Divorce to Middle Grade Readers
I first encountered Lucy Knisley through her wondrous graphic novels, An Age of License: A Travelogue and Relish: My Life In The Kitchen. I instantly loved the style, both realistic and arresting, the…
‘Gotham High’ Interview: Author Melissa de la Cruz on Reinventing Iconic American Superheroes
The Au Pairs. Blue Bloods. Alex & Eliza. The Descendants. The Witches of East End. For over twenty years, Melissa de la Cruz has been at the helm of some of the most beloved and favorite YA series…
Women’s History Month: Supporting and Celebrating Womxn Authors
Right now, it might be hard to remember that this past month wasn’t 80 years long or even that it was Women’s History Month. That’s why it’s more important than ever to celebra…