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Archives for October 2013

THE LIAR SOCIETY Book 3 Pre-Order Giveaway

THE LIAR SOCIETY Book 3 Pre-Order Giveaway

October 28, 2013

I love THE LIAR SOCIETY books, and Sourcebooks has an awesome giveaway opportunity for pre-ordering book 3, coming in December.  A Gift for You, for Pre-Ordering Third Lie’s the Charm by YA rock stars Lisa and Laura Roecker For US and Canadian Liar Society Lovers! We have a special offer going on for the release of Third Lie’s the Charm by YA rock stars… Read More

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CRASH INTO YOU by Katie McGarry

CRASH INTO YOU by Katie McGarry

October 25, 2013

Title: CRASH INTO YOU Author: Katie McGarry Publisher: Harelequin Teen Release Date: November 26, 2013 Number of Pages: 474 Source of Book: eARC from publisher at NetGalley From acclaimed author Katie McGarry comes an explosive new tale of a good girl with a reckless streak, a street-smart guy with nothing to lose, and a romance forged in the fast lane    … Read More

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Student Recommendation: PERFECT CHEMISTRY by Simone Elkeles

Student Recommendation: PERFECT CHEMISTRY by Simone Elkeles

October 24, 2013

I’m excited to share this student recommendation/book response with you today. For one thing, it’s a book I loved that has always been very popular with my students – once one reads it, it gets passed hand-to-hand through the rest. For another, I was so impressed with some of the thoughts Jessica, a seventh-grader, had about this book and the… Read More

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Happy Book Birthday, ALLEGIANT & My Farewell to the DIVERGENT Series

Happy Book Birthday, ALLEGIANT & My Farewell to the DIVERGENT Series

October 23, 2013

Disclaimer: Yes, I’ve finished reading the whole book today. No, there are no spoilers here, and it’s not a review, but if you don’t want to have any hint of an idea of what your emotions might be like at the end of the book, you might want to wait to read this.  I feel like I’ve been with this… Read More

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Cover Reveal: EMBERS & ASH by T.M. Goeglein

Cover Reveal: EMBERS & ASH by T.M. Goeglein

October 22, 2013

EMBERS & ASH by T.M. Goeglein,  the final installment in the COLD FURY trilogy from Penguin Books,  coming in August 2014!  (Book II, FLICKER & BURN, is out now!)  Check out the Cold Fury series website. Cover Reveal 

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Blog Tour: THE SNATCHABOOK Author & Illustrator Guest Post

Blog Tour: THE SNATCHABOOK Author & Illustrator Guest Post

October 17, 2013

THE SNATCHABOOK is a cute picture book about a small town where all of the animals’ books and bedtime stories are disappearing. Today I get to share a guest post from the author and illustrator in response to my question: Where did you come up with the idea for this picture book, and if/how did it change through the revision/illustration process? You… Read More

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MMGM: THE REAL BOY Blog Tour & Author Interview

MMGM: THE REAL BOY Blog Tour & Author Interview

October 14, 2013

Title: THE REAL BOY Author: Anne Ursu Publisher: Walden Pond Press Release Date: September 24, 2013 Number of Pages: 288 Source of Book: ARC & finished copy from publisher in exchange for honest review           On an island on the edge of an immense sea there is a city, a forest, and a boy. The city… Read More

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THE LIVING by Matt de la Pena

THE LIVING by Matt de la Pena

October 9, 2013

Title: THE LIVING Author: Matt de la Pena Publisher: Delacorte Press Release Date: November 12, 2013 Number of Pages: 320 Source of Book: ARC borrowed from friend Shy took the summer job to make some money. In a few months on a luxury cruise liner, he’ll rake in the tips and be able to help his mom and sister out… Read More

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School's out for summer & the weather was perfect School's out for summer & the weather was perfect for reading outside this weekend. Couldn't resist choosing this YA romantasy touted as "Taylor Swift's 'Vigilante Sh*t' meets The Gilded Age" for my first summer break read!

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Finding moments of joy where I can. There are two Finding moments of joy where I can. There are two days left of this school year. A year that started with sitting in the corner crying due to the overwhelm of the massive task ahead of us to get ready for the first day upon walking in & seeing the state of the library after summer renovation work. A year of ups & downs & all arounds. All the way to today when we had the giddy joy of our brand new booktrucks being delivered. They are pretty & sturdy & glide smoothly & elevate the look of the whole library while making our lives easier. Farewell old, dented, wobbly, rusty, beige carts. IYKYK. Bahama blue, turquoise, teal, sundrop, & calming lavender are taking over. Thank you for the colorful options, helpful customer service, & quick response shipping before school ends @demcoinc!!

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Iris season brings me joy.💜 There's just someth Iris season brings me joy.💜 There's just something about that shade of purple... #nofilter
The new-to-me podcast binge getting me through my The new-to-me podcast binge getting me through my commute these last few weeks of this school year. Thanks for the @everysinglealbumpodcast rec @thereadingzone_!🫶🏻

Thoroughly enjoying the ways in which @noraprinciotti & @nathanchubbard bring entertainment, thoughtfulness, care, & joy to these conversations & deep dives into @taylorswift's discography.
My view for most all of this long weekend - in whi My view for most all of this long weekend - in which I have to redact almost the entirety of the image.😅 #amreading for Caldecott 2026.

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Love this reminder of the power of children's lite Love this reminder of the power of children's literature from the introduction in Show & Tell: Exploring the Fine Art of Children’s Book Illustration! Reading it this weekend to continue building background knowledge for my work on the Caldecott Committee this year. 

"In this regard, we truly suffer from an embarrassment of riches. Children's books have never looked better or been more
important. They are one of the few quiet places left where a child can go to be alone, and to travel worlds past, present, and future. They are often the first place children discover poetry and art, honor and loyalty, right and wrong, sadness and hope. And it is there between the pages that children discover the power of their own imaginations. They are indeed a dress rehearsal for life."

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Found this @taylorswift bio mis-shelved in the "my Found this @taylorswift bio mis-shelved in the "mythical creatures" bin. 😂 And I'm not even mad about it.🫶🏻

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His & Hers homemade pizza halves. Tasty benefits o His & Hers homemade pizza halves.
Tasty benefits of the husband getting more serious about his meat grinding / sausage making hobby!
Not pictured: brats & burgers & breakfast sausage, oh my!
My favorite crabtree is flowering & the sun was sh My favorite crabtree is flowering & the sun was shining.
Refreshed & feeling my best.💉 Stopped in for on Refreshed & feeling my best.💉
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