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Tag: Scholastic

New Book Alert: THE WINNOWING

May 18, 201721 Comments

I am thrilled to share the news that my next middle grade novel The Winnowing will be published by Scholastic Canada this fall. Here is the official description: Marivic Stone lives in a small world, and that’s fine with her. Home is with her beloved grandfather in a small town that just happens to be … Continue reading New Book Alert: THE WINNOWING

BSC Forever: Reflections and a Round-up

November 16, 20125 Comments

After the announcement that Ann M. Martin's beloved The Babysitter's Club series would be available in e-book format, the interweb has been buzzing about the BSC, which has made it a good week on The Twitter for me. The BSC remains one of my all-time favourite middle grade series. As a kid, I devoured these … Continue reading BSC Forever: Reflections and a Round-up

Girl Crushing on Raina Telgemeier: DRAMA Review

August 27, 2012August 27, 201214 Comments

I have a mad girl crush on Raina Telgemeier*. Her work is fresh, funny, sweet, and relevant. She is a master of her craft and has created a name for herself middle grade graphic novels for girls that feel just as rich, resonant, and fun as traditional novels. I gushed on and on about her … Continue reading Girl Crushing on Raina Telgemeier: DRAMA Review

Kate the Great: Plain Kate

November 12, 20103 Comments

When I am in the mood for fantasy, nothing else will suffice. Kind of like when you want chocolate and some poor misguided soul offers you Sour Patch Kids. Not the same thing at all. Grey, blustery November puts me in the mood for well-written, heartbreaking fantasy. Enter Erin Bow. I knew I would enjoy … Continue reading Kate the Great: Plain Kate

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