This week I have the last posts in the Beyond the (Latest) Buzz series, where I’ve asked YA & kidlit librarians as well as book bloggers to share books they think deserve more attention. Read on to see which book librarian Kimberly Francisco from STACKED wants to share… Guest post by Kimberly Francisco When I was … Continue reading »
Category Archives: distractions
Beyond the Buzz: Overactive Imaginations
This week I have a couple last posts in the Beyond the (Latest) Buzz series, where I’m asking YA & kidlit librarians as well as book bloggers to share books they think deserve more attention. Here’s a different take on this question from librarian Amber Couch… Guest post by Amber Couch My name is Amber Couch, … Continue reading »
Beyond the Buzz: The Re-Shelf Take
This week I have a couple last posts in the Beyond the (Latest) Buzz series, where I’m asking YA & kidlit librarians as well as book bloggers to share books they think deserve more attention. Read on to see which books Kellie from the Re-Shelf wants to share… Guest post by Kellie When Nova contacted me about … Continue reading »
A Tour through My Inspirations
Last year, when I was deep into writing 17 & Gone, I discovered an exciting new distraction and way to collect images that fascinated me: Pinterest. What started off as maybe one more thing to keep me from writing turned into a great source of inspiration, and my 17 & Gone inspiration board was born. I’d … Continue reading »
Beyond the Buzz: Guest Post by Colleen Mondor
Today I have more in the Beyond the (Latest) Buzz series, where I’m asking YA & kidlit librarians as well as book bloggers to share books they think deserve more attention. Read on to see which book columnist and reviewer Colleen Mondor wants to share… Guest post by Colleen Mondor My son has nurtured a borderline obsession with the … Continue reading »
Beyond the Buzz: Guest Post by Mackenzi Lee
Today I have more in the Beyond the (Latest) Buzz series, where I’m asking YA & kidlit librarians as well as book bloggers to share books they think deserve more attention. Read on to see which title blogger and children’s literature MFA student Mackenzi Lee wants to share… Guest post by Mackenzi Lee I don’t know if you … Continue reading »
Beyond the Buzz: New York City Reading Recommendations from Laura Lutz
Welcome to the Beyond the (Latest) Buzz series, where I’m asking YA & kidlit librarians as well as book bloggers to share books they think deserve more attention. Since today happens to be Valentine’s Day, and I love New York City like wow, I thought this would be the perfect day to feature this particular guest … Continue reading »
All About the Writing
Let me just start off by saying I hope this doesn’t sound morbid. But I was reading up on a medical test I am having next week, and what the test is looking for, and realized there is a very slim chance it could be something serious, and of course being who I am my … Continue reading »
In Which I Part with My Very Last ARC of 17 & GONE for Real, I Mean It, I Can’t Keep It Forever (Can I?)
Earlier this month I held a giveaway for my very last ARC of 17 & Gone, and then I had trouble parting with it and couldn’t choose a winner from all the great entries that came in via the private entry form and also in the comments. Really, it was so hard to choose! I … Continue reading »
Beyond the Buzz: Guest Post by Nicole from WORD for Teens
Welcome to the Beyond the (Latest) Buzz series, where I’m asking YA & kidlit librarians as well as book bloggers to share books they think deserve more attention. Read on to see what titles blogger Nicole from WORD for Teens wants to share with us today… Guest post by Nicole I was staring at my shelves for … Continue reading »