Month: October 2012

Jeannie Mobley makes a stunning debut with her new novel Katerina’s Wish, which has received starred reviews from both Kirkus Reviews and Publisher’s Weekly. Mobley is an archaeologist and professor who lives in Colorado. We’re delighted to share our conversation about her work, inspirations and influences, and her path to publication.

We’re tickled pink to have Heather Swain in The Children’s Book Review house today. She’s the author of many splendid books and her brilliant new teen novel Josie Griffin Is Not a Vampire has been touted as Twilight meets The Breakfast Club. Without further ado, we give you the eloquent Ms. Swain on reading to her sweet children.

Sometimes, it’s more important to engage children in the process rather than force them to act. Following are some books that pre-teens will surely enjoy because of their irreverent characters, intriguing situations or simply contradictory messages. They are sure to entice even the most reluctant pre-teens.

Irene Latham’s debut novel “Leaving Gee’s Bend” was named a Bank Street College Best Book, a SIBA finalist, a Crystal Kite Finalist and ALLA’s Children’s Book of the Year. In this article, Irene shares some beautiful insight into her latest book Don’t Feed the Boy.