For the next week I’ll be relaxing on a beach for spring break, which also means I’ll be taking a break from posting on the blog since I won’t be able to access internet. Of course, it wouldn’t be a very fun time on the beach if I didn’t take good books along with me to read, especially as the… Read More
Archives for April 2011
In My Mailbox – New Books This Week (20)
In My Mailbox is a shared posting idea run by Kristi at The Story Siren (read all about it here: In My Mailbox) for bloggers to share the books they’ve gotten that week to help publicize as many titles as possible. IMM is a semi-regular feature here on Teach 8 YA Book Blog to let my students know the books… Read More
Interview with Chris Rylander author of THE FOURTH STALL
I was lucky to be offered a copy of THE FOURTH STALL by Chris Rylander from the publisher as one of my Debut Author Challenge 2011 books I wanted to read. Even better, I was asked to be part of Chris’ blog tour for the book. I love it because first of all, the book was great; second, Chris is… Read More
YALSA Teens Top Ten Nominations
Today, in honor of Support Teen Literature Day, the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) announced the Teen’s Top Ten Nominations. Teens will vote August through September, and then during Teen Read Week in October, the final list of the 10 most popular books voted on by teens will be announced. I’ve always thought this was a great list to… Read More
WILL WORK FOR PROM DRESS by Aimee Ferris
Title: WILL WORK FOR PROM DRESS Author: Aimee Ferris Publisher: Egmont USA Release Date: February 8, 2011 Number of Pages: 240 Source of Book: Book Divas review Author’s Website: aimee-ferris.livejournal.com Goodreads Summary: Quigley Johnson has, reluctantly, given up the rest of her last year of high school to take part in her best friend Ann’s Betterment Plan, which will turn… Read More
WHERE I BELONG by Gwendolyn Heasley
Title: WHERE I BELONG Author: Gwendolyn Heasley Publisher: HarperTeen Release Date: February 8, 2011 Number of Pages: 289 Source of Book: Bought the paperback Author’s Website: www.gwendolynheasley.com Goodreads Summary: Meet Corinne. She’s living every girl’s dream in New York City—shopping sprees at Barneys, open access to the best clubs and parties, and her own horse at the country club. Her… Read More
In My Mailbox – New Books This Week (19)
In My Mailbox is a shared posting idea run by Kristi at The Story Siren (read all about it here: In My Mailbox) for bloggers to share the books they’ve gotten that week to help publicize as many titles as possible. IMM is a semi-regular feature here on Teach 8 YA Book Blog to let my students know the books… Read More
THE ANTI-PROM by Abby McDonald
Title: THE ANTI-PROM Author: Abby McDonald Publisher: Candlewick Press Release Date: March 8, 2011 Number of Pages: 288 Source of Book: ARC from Star Book Tours Author’s Website: abbymcdonald.com Goodreads Summary: Three unlikely allies team up for a night of rebellion, romance, and revenge in a high-stakes dramedy from acclaimed young author Abby McDonald. They’ve spent years at the same… Read More