Monthly Archives: November 2009

I was nervous and anxious this past week leading up to my (and Erin Thomas’ and Deb Ouellet’s joint book launch). It was my first one, and I didn’t know what to expect. I got everything prepared… And then today, … Continue reading →

A children’s and YA writer I really admire and respect–Barbara Greenwood–is guest blogging tomorrow (Sat Nov. 21) at Moonlight, Lace and Mayhem. Barbara is a wonderful writer, an incredible teacher and woman, and she is both very intelligent and kind. … Continue reading →

Like Lemony Snicket? Or haven’t read the Series of Unfortunate Events, but want to? You’re in luck. For a limited time, you can read the entire first book, A Series of Unfortunate Events #1: The Bad Beginning, for free online. … Continue reading →

Greener Grass by Caroline Pignat, edited by Peter Carver of Red Deer Press, won the GG (Governor General’s award) for children’s fiction. The GG is one of Canada’s top literary awards, and the author gets $25,000! Congratulations to Caroline Pignat … Continue reading →

E. Lockhart is going on a blog tour this December to celebrate the release of her new book, The Treasure Map of Boys: Noel, Jackson, Finn, Hutch, Gideon–and me, Ruby Oliver. Make sure you come check out her blog tour … Continue reading →

Let Your Jack Out: Why Cycler and (Re)Cycler Are More Than Just Books About Gender-bending by Lauren McLaughlin When you decide to write a book about a girl who turns into a boy four days out of the month, there’s … Continue reading →

Such a neat story! 2 books 50 years overdue, returned to the highschool library along with $1000 money order to cover the fines.

Have you seen this blog yet? I LOVE it! A daily reminder of what books cost to keep some perspective. I especially love movie night. People will plunk down that much money for a movie that they’ll see once–but how … Continue reading →