In this episode, I talk with Diana Farid about her coming-of-age novel written in verse, Wave, set in 1980s Southern California about a Persian American girl.
Browsing: Grief
Enter for a chance to win an audiobook copy of Fran, the Second Time Around! When Fran’s life is marred by tragedy, she digs deep to discover a new beginning.
The Garden Bone is a beautifully written and completely engrossing story, blending scientific fact with roller-coaster fantasy.
Pie in the Sky is a funny, touching, heartbreaking, and utterly uplifting exploration of what it means to be an outsider.
This novel, City of the Plague God, is not only a gripping read but also a great introduction for readers to modern social issues.
In this podcast episode, I talk with the debut author of The Wolf’s Curse, Jessica Vitalis. Narrated in a voice reminiscent of The Book Thief.
The Wolf’s Curse, by Jessica Vitalis, pulls the reader into an adventurous examination of grief, tradition, and community while ultimately providing hope.
Some Days feels like a warm hug for a broken heart. It’s beautiful!
Readers who enjoy a blend of realism and fantasy are sure to be drawn to this adventurous story of loss, forgiveness, and mindfulness.
Award-winning author Leslie Connor’s new novel, A Home for Goddesses and Dogs, is the story of an eighth-grader who has recently lost her mother and is working through her grief with the support of her aunt and the help of a rascally rescue dog.