Best Selling Middle Grade Books | April 2017
Our selection of books picked from the nationwide best-selling hardcover middle grade list on The New York Times, includes a great choice for National Poetry Month.
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Win a 3 Book 101 Things Prize Pack, Includes 101 TV Shows to See Before You Grow Up
Enter to win a 3 book 101 Things prize pack, including 101 TV Shows to See Before You Grow Up: Be your own TV critic--the must-see TV list for kids! Giveaway begins April 8, 2017, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends May 8, 2017, at 11:59
Best Selling Picture Books | April 2017
The best selling picture book from our affiliate book store is Percy, Dog of Destiny, which was selected as a Best New Picture Book in March 2017.
The Art of World Building | The Art of Writing
5 novel writing tips for making every place and scene unique from the co-author of Shadow Run, Michael Miller.
Channelling an Animal’s Point of View | The Art of Writing
Critically acclaimed author Cammie McGovern discusses writing a book from a dog’s point of view. (Chester & Gus, HarperCollins, 2017)
Ashley Poston, Author of Geekerella | Speed Interview
Ashley Poston is a part-time author and full-time fangirl. Geekerella is a fairy tale for anyone who believes in the magic of fandom
Illustration Inspiration: Benjamin Schipper, Henry and the Chalk Dragon
Benjamin Schipper is the illustrator of Henry and the Chalk Dragon. Get to know more about him and his latest book.
Henry and the Chalk Dragon, by Jennifer Trafton | Book Giveaway
Enter to win a copy of Henry and the Chalk Dragon, written by Jennifer Trafton and illustrated by Benjamin Schipper. Giveaway begins April 6, 2017, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends May 6, 2017, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
The Last Leaf, by Billy Baldwin | Dedicated Review
The Last Leaf, by Billy Baldwin, is a story rooted in perseverance that will appeal to blossoming young readers and the adults that read to them.
The Beechwood Flute, by Pendred Noyce | Dedicated Review
THE BEECHWOOD FLUTE is an intriguing, albeit sometimes heavy, novel that deals with life, death and liberty in a new and interesting way.