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
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BSC Forever: Reflections and a Round-up
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
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
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