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2020 CYBILS Finalists
I can’t believe I forgot to share the 2020 CYBILS Finalists! These lists were released on January 1st with winners announced on February 14th. The CYBILS awards “aims to recognize the children’s and young adult authors and illustrators whose books combine the highest literary merit and popular appeal.” This means…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Resolutions for 2021
So, I actually posted all about my 2021 goals/resolutions a couple of weeks ago! Like so many people, I was on the struggle bus in 2020. There were times I wasn’t sure if I could handle one more thing between work and my personal life. It felt like I was…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 1/11/2021
What I Read I’m working on my third novel of the week. And considering the week we’ve had, I’d say I’m doing well! Beyond what’s happening nationally, I worked six days this week which always cuts into my reading time. Plus, Saturday night I was getting ready to take my…
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Debut YA Authors: July – December 2021
If you’ve stopped by over the past week, you’ll see I’ve been promoting debut authors! Be sure to check out the middle grade list, as well as the first quarter and second quarter lists for YA authors. Today I’m highlighting titles Debut YA Authors: July – December 2021. Although this…
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Debut YA Authors: April – June 2021
There are so many debut YA authors publishing their first book this year! If you missed the first quarter list, check out my post from yesterday. Just in the first half of the year, there is over 60 debut titles being published. Hence the reason for breaking up my list…
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Debut YA Authors: January – March 2021
Don’t miss the many debut middle grade authors I shared yesterday. But for today, I’m going to try something a little different with the debut YA authors. I’m highlighting just the books planned on being released by debut YA authors: January – March. With a list of over 88 titles,…
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61 Debut Middle Grade Authors in 2021
It’s already extremely difficult to promote a newly published title. There are thousands of books published every year, and authors, illustrators, and publishers get their books into the hands of readers? And what happens when it’s your first book you’ve ever published? Book tours, school visits, and social media posts…
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Bit About Books Winter 2021 Reading Challenge
I’ve mentioned this winter reading challenge a couple of times over the past few days and I finally have time to talk more in-depth about it. I’m excited about a reading challenge that is both flexible and exciting! I’m also biased because I’m good friends with one of the creators,…
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Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
Synopsis: “A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers’. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother’s, her grandmother’s, and her little sister’s. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea,…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Most Anticipated Releases for the First Half of 2021
Okay, there are way too many amazing middle grade novels being published in 2021, how can I pick my most anticipated releases for the first half of 2021? To just scratch the surface, check out Afoma Umesi’s list of 91 titles. I didn’t even get past March release dates and…
