Category: Teens: Young Adults
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.
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!
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.”
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Art of Writing Historical Fiction with a Magical Twist
Abé shares with us the true key to writing good historical, magical fiction.
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.
