Author Spotlight: Rob Harrell Wink is your latest book from Penguin Young Readers. It tells the story of Ross, a boy who has been diagnosed with a very rare disease – eye cancer. Can you tell us about the inspiration for the story? Back in 2006, I went through my own cancer journey – as …
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Author Spotlight: Torrey Maldonado
Author Spotlight: Torrey Maldonado Bio: Torrey Maldonado, the author of the critically acclaimed Tight and Secret Saturdays, has taught in Brooklyn, New York, for twenty years, where he was born and raised. His books reflect his students’ and his experiences. Learn more at torreymaldonado.com. Follow him: @torreymaldonado #torreymaldonado What Lane? is your third …
Newbery Predictions: Fighting Words
Newbery Predictions: Fighting Words How are we already on our 9th selection for CPI Medal Mania (Newbery Edition)? Keep in mind, we said we were going with 10 selections but let’s be honest, 10 is not nearly enough so be on the lookout for more! Newbery Prediction #9: Fighting Words by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley Publication …
Newbery Predictions: Elatsoe
Newbery Predictions: Elatsoe We’ve made it to our 10th selection for CPI Medal Mania! Spoiler alert, we have 2 more Newbery prediction books to reveal next week as we get closer and closer to the YMA awards being announced on 1/25! Can you guess which two are missing from our list? Here is a hint: …
Newbery Predictions: #11 and #12!
Newbery Predictions: Newbery Predictions: #11 and #12! We’ve made it to our final 2 selections for CPI Medal Mania! Our clue last week was that our last two remaining titles were both novels in verse! Did you guess correctly? Newbery Prediction #11: Before the Ever After by Jaqueline Woodson Publication Date: 09/01/2020 Publisher: Penguin Young …
An ode to My Fellow Pokémon Fans: Re-living My Pokémon Journey through the Pokémon Adventures Manga
An ode to My Fellow Pokémon Fans: Re-living My Pokémon Journey through the Pokémon Adventures Manga Hey Manga fans! Welcome to our Guest Post from our in house Manga aficionado Joe Walsh! As I reminisce on the many hours spent in the car, at daycare, or sitting in a nail parlor with my mom as …
Newbery Predictions: From the Desk of Zoe Washington
Newbery Predictions: From the Desk of Zoe Washington Welcome to Week 1 of CPI Medal Mania! Spoiler alert, while we love the Newbery as much as a reader can we also have a deep love and appreciation for the Caldecott medal so be on the lookout for our predictions on that front too! Please note …
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