RSSCategory: Teens: Young Adults

One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt | Review

| May 20, 2013 | 0 Comments
One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt | Review

This book will appeal to girls 10 years old and up who like tough heroines and value a story that wrestles with tough issues.

Continue Reading

On the Shelf with Amy Cheney

| May 17, 2013 | 1 Comment
On the Shelf with Amy Cheney

The amazing Amy Cheney currently works at Write to Read – Juvenile Justice Center and has an amazing blog. We know you’ll enjoy this moving interview and the wonderful book suggestions. We sure did!

Continue Reading

Vince Vawter Discusses Paperboy

| May 13, 2013 | 0 Comments
Vince Vawter Discusses Paperboy

Vince Vawter discusses his “utterly eye-opening debut, Paperboy [that] sheds a spotlight on stuttering and the impact it has on a child’s life.”

Continue Reading

The Perfect Way to Spend Time with Mom this Mother’s Day!

| May 9, 2013 | 1 Comment
The Perfect Way to Spend Time with Mom this Mother’s Day!

Reading a children’s book is the perfect way to spend time with Mom this Mother’s Day!

Continue Reading

Toddlers Reciting Shakespeare

| May 9, 2013 | 1 Comment
Toddlers Reciting Shakespeare

Enjoy this fun book trailer from two rising stars in the YA world, authors Kim Askew and Amy Helmes of the Twisted Lit series.

Continue Reading

Kids Books for Horse Lovers

| May 3, 2013 | 1 Comment
Kids Books for Horse Lovers

These three contemporary books—one chapter book, one middle grade reader, one young adult—all published since 2011, represent the range of what’s possible in the genre. They’re are all excellent choices for your child—whether she loves horses or not, whether she’s a she or not.

Continue Reading

Best Kids Stories: May 2013

| May 1, 2013 | 0 Comments
Best Kids Stories: May 2013

Here’s the scoop on the most popular destinations on The Children’s Book Review and the most coveted new releases and bestsellers.

Continue Reading

Interview with Award-Winning Author Michaela MacColl

| April 30, 2013 | 0 Comments
Interview with Award-Winning Author Michaela MacColl

Michaela MacColl’s award-winning books include “Prisoners in the Palace,” “Promise the Night,” and her most recent novel “Nobody’s Secret.” A former resident of France, and Russian history expert, she’s a fascinating person and such a gem to share with our TCBR readers.

Continue Reading

The Art of Writing Historical Fiction with a Magical Twist

| April 18, 2013 | 0 Comments
The Art of Writing Historical Fiction with a Magical Twist

Abé shares with us the true key to writing good historical, magical fiction.

Continue Reading

Wild Boy: The Real Life of the Savage of Aveyron, by Mary Losure

| April 15, 2013 | 0 Comments
Wild Boy: The Real Life of the Savage of Aveyron, by Mary Losure

Wild Boy: The Real Life of the Savage of Aveyron tells the true story of the famous “wild child” known as Victor of Aveyron, discovered in the rugged mountains of southern France just after the French Revolution.

Continue Reading