Catherine Gilbert Murdock, author of six acclaimed novels, is an avid reader of books that aren’t for grownups. Her latest middle grade novel, Heaven Is Paved with Oreos, is written as 14-year-old Sarah’s journal. Murdock shares her brilliant “how-to” musings on fictional journal writing … or, as she likes to put it, the real stories of fake people.
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Guest Posts
The Children’s Book Review, named one of the ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children) Great Web Sites for Kids, is a resource devoted to children’s literacy. We publish reviews and book lists of the best books for kids of all ages. We also produce author and illustrator interviews and share literacy based articles that help parents, grandparents, teachers and librarians to grow readers. This article was written and provided by a guest author.
Have you ever met a superhero? Elijah the Superhero is a children’s picture book that promotes strong moral values through a fun and heartwarming story.
Vin and the Dorky Duet is a fast-paced, rambunctious adventure story written for reluctant readers aged seven through twelve (elementary/middle-grade readers).
Julia DeVillers is the bestselling author of several novels, including Liberty Porter, Trading Faces, and How My Private, Personal Journal Became a Bestseller, which was adapted into the Disney Channel original movie Read It and Weep. Enjoy this guest post which stems from the theme of her latest book Emma Emmets, Playrgound Matchmaker.
Nicole Fonovich, co-author and co-creator of the “Luca Lashes” series of interactive apps and eBook, is a tech-savvy mom blazing a new trail in children’s publishing. Through examining both the negative and positive effects technology has on our children, Fonoovich provides us with advice on how to partner with our children and the technology they use to enhance their educational experiences.
Michele Luker is insanely obsessed with reading. Thus, her book review blog is adeptly named Insane About Books. Below, you will discover five of the best “new” and “coming soon” young adult books that are on her fall reading list … we know you’ll be adding these titles to your list, too!
Dewi and the Seeds of Doom, a fast-paced, rambunctious adventure story written for reluctant readers aged six through eleven (elementary/middle-grade readers), is children’s fiction with a rare theme.
Apples, Bean Dip, and Carrot Cake: Kids! Teach Yourself to Cook
By Anne and Freya Dinshah
For ages 4 to 12
Ellen Booraem’s TEXTING THE UNDERWORLD, a middle-grade fantasy about a scaredy-cat South Boston boy and a determined young banshee, hits bookstores in August (Penguin/Dial Books for Young Readers). In this guest post, Booraem has ever so graciously unearthed banshees.
You can read how to meditate, write, paint, dance, cook, pot plants, take care of your pet, program computers, invest in the stock market and my personal favorite how to win friends and influence people. You name it somebody has written a book on how to do it.