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OF POSEIDON by Anna Banks

December 20, 2011

Title: OF POSEIDON Author: Anna Banks Publisher: Feiwel & Friends (a Macmillan imprint) Release Date: May 22, 2012 Number of Pages: 352 Source of Book: ARC from NCTE Author’s Website: byannabanks.blogspot.com Emma and her friend Chloe are spending vacation in Florida. When Emma (literally) runs into a hot guy named Galen on the beach, little does she know he’s a… Read More

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2011 YA Story Scavenger Hunt (Question #35)

December 18, 2011

I’m today’s hunt stop for the 2011 YA Story Scavenger Hunt! Follow the hunt every day during the month of December! Answer the daily trivia questions from MG and YA books published during 2011 to be entered into the YA book giveaway. Today’s question is from Shine by Lauren Myracle. Question #35: What does Wally illegally sell?   Remember to fill out your answer… Read More

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Announcing: Essay Contest for Aspiring Writers of YA/MG Fiction

December 15, 2011

Just got this announcement for a contest today for aspiring YA/MG writers! Sounds like a great opportunity to get feedback on a manuscript! Good luck! Win a literary agent or acclaimed author’s feedback on your unpublished manuscript for young adult or middle grade readers.  This rare opportunity is being offered to the six winners of an essay contest recently announced… Read More

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BLOODROSE (NIGHTSHADE #3) by Andrea Cremer

December 13, 2011

Title: BLOODROSE  (Last in the trilogy of NIGHTSHADE (#1) and WOLFSBANE (#2)) Author: Andrea Cremer Publisher: Philomel (a Penguin imprint) Release Date: January 3, 2012 Number of Pages: 414 Source of Book: ARC sent from Penguin after NCTE (mostly because I was stalking it and drooling over the one copy they had at their booth in the exhibit hall!) Thanks,… Read More

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OyMG by Amy Fellner Dominy

December 12, 2011

Title: OyMG Author: Amy Fellner Dominy Publisher: Walker & Company Release Date: May 10, 2011 Number of Pages: 256 Source of Book: Bought the hardcover Author’s Website: amydominy.com Jewish girl. Christian camp. Holy moly. Ellie Taylor loves nothing better than a good argument. So when she gets accepted to the Christian Society Speech and Performing Arts summer camp, she’s sure… Read More

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In My Totebag (43) NCTE/ALAN Wrap-Up Part 1: The Books

In My Totebag (43) NCTE/ALAN Wrap-Up Part 1: The Books

December 4, 2011

I’ve been debating this post: should I do it, how can I word it, can I fully explain how/why I feel so overwhelmed by generosity and appreciation this week without sounding like I’m bragging, is it going to send the wrong message to bloggers who aren’t teachers or librarians and make them want to try to “crash” our convention, etc,… Read More

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2011 YA Story Scavenger Hunt (Question #4)

December 2, 2011

I’m today’s hunt stop for the 2011 YA Story Scavenger Hunt! Today’s question (#4) is from Darkness Becomes Her by Kelly Keaton. What is the name of the mental institution where Ari looks for clues about what happened to her mother? Remember to fill out your answer in the form at Most Important Letter here! Are you a YA book lover? Then you might… Read More

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WHEN YOU WERE MINE by Rebecca Serle

November 30, 2011

Title: WHEN YOU WERE MINE Author: Rebecca Serle Publisher: Simon Pulse Release Date: May 1, 2012 Number of Pages: 304 Source of Book: ARC from NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English) Convention Author’s Website: rebeccaserlebooks.blogspot.com *There is no cover for this book yet, so no picture is included, but will be added once the cover is revealed. Goodreads Summary:… Read More

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