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The kidlitosphere was hopping this weekend with news, reviews, and commentary. Here are some of the gems we uncovered while reading through our blogroll:
Lee Wind at I’m Here, I’m Queer. What the Hell Do I Read? went to the SCBWI Conference in Los Angeles and shared some of his favorite quotes. I loved this one from Donna Jo Napoli: “Any civilization is built on empathy. If dreadful things happen to you, you learn empathy. …And for the protected child …the safest way for them to develop empathy is through a book.” Yes.
Oh, Roger. We adore you. Thanks so much for sharing your criticisms thoughts on the strike-through trend.
Sarah’s YA Movie News posts on her blog GreenBeanTeenQueen are some of my favorites! She mentions the Hunger Games movie stills many of us have seen – I’m not a fan, I have to admit. Katniss and Peeta are fighting for their lives so why do they look so pretty and stagnant? And what do you make of the upcoming Snow White movies?
Chicken Spaghetti shares a great list of picture books about New York. I’d also love to add SUBWAY by Christoph Niemann, which is one of my recent favorites that captures the energy and vitality of New York’s iconic subway system.
Kiersten White’s blog is one of my favorite things – she is just completely charming and hilarious and silly. Sure, her book PARANORMALCY just got a director…but what Kiersten is really excited about is Saved by the Bell’s Mr. Belding tweeting about it! I would be too. I mean, it’s Saved by the Bell!
It’s been all over the web but, just in case you haven’t seen it, these minimalist posters of children’s stories from Flavorwire are a must-see. Do you have a favorite? This is mine:
Publisher: Harper Teen (July 26, 2011) ARC: 352 Pages Series: Paranormalcy #2 (My Review of Paranormalcy) Genre: YA Fantasy/Supernatural Book from Publisher* Kiersten White's Website | Blog | Twitter
From Goodreads. Evie finally has the normal life she’s always longed for. But she’s shocked to discover that being ordinary can be . . . kind of boring. Just when Evie starts to long for her days at the International Paranormal Containment Agency, she’s given a chance to work for them again. Desperate for a break from all the normalcy, she agrees.
But as one disastrous mission leads to another, Evie starts to wonder if she made the right choice. And when Evie’s faerie ex-boyfriend Reth appears with devastating revelations about her past, she discovers that there’s a battle brewing between the faerie courts that could throw the whole supernatural world into chaos. The prize in question? Evie herself.
So much for normal.
Review by Kate
SUPERNATURALLY, by Kiersten White, is the highly anticipated sequel in the Paranormalcy series. We pick up where the first book left off where Evie is living among humans, going to school, working at a diner, and finally has her own locker! But she soon gets bored after living her whole life at the bustling IPCA and finds herself with an opportunity to use her talents for the greater good. With many new faces, some old favorites, loads of action and mystery, this book steps it up a notch leaving you breathless and wanting more.
Where Paranormalcy was Evie trying to break away from the IPCA, Supernaturally is her realization that she needs to use her powers and IPCA is the safest way to do that. Her new job and partner, Jack, puts strain on the already distanced relationship between Evie and Lend. He is away at school and she is at home pining for her man. Jack and Evie end up in some precarious situations together and Evie initially keeps her new employment status hidden from Lend, causing a rift between them for most of the book.
More revelations were uncovered and Evie learned a lot about where she came from and what she was. I was shocked when she found out about her biological parents, definitely didn't see that one coming! Overall, a great addition to the series, I look forward to the next one!
0 Comments on ARC Review: Supernaturally by Kiersten White as of 7/26/2011 7:50:00 AM
Evie has lived and worked at the International Paranormal Containment Agency since the day she was found screaming in a cemetery as a small child. As far as the Agency knows, she's the only person in the world who can see through paranormals' glamours (like the vampire's she was screaming at that day long ago), which makes her invaluable to a group determined to bag and tag every paranormal pest lurking in the human world. All Evie wants is to be normal, but with a dangerous faery for an ex-boyfriend, an invisible shape-shifter for a crush and a mermaid for a best friend -- she's about as far from normal as she can get. And once she learns the truth about who she is and where she came from, nothing will ever be normal again.
In Paranormalcy, Kiersten White weaves a tale that feels utterly realistic, yet fairy-tale fantastic all at the same time. Her heroine, Evie, has the most authentic teen voice I've read, and is completely lovable with her sweetness and sass. Her importance to the Agency is oddly empowering and debilitating at the same time. Evie knows how to take care of herself (courtesy of her pink taser, Tasey), but she is under the strict control and monitoring of the Agency, her home and her job -- which is frustrating for both Evie and the reader. She proves herself time and time again, yet even her mother figure, Raquel, works hard to keep her in the dark.
This is only the beginning of the Agency's questionable practices. Paranormalcy is surprisingly rife with questions about just what makes humans special in a world populated by the supernatural, and what right we have to treat paranormals like animals. Evie also begins to feel some righteous indignation about the place she's always called home, which makes her character beautifully complex. She is surprisingly street smart, though she can be a little dense when it comes to faery commands. Evie is wonderfully vibrant and alive, as well as adorable -- especially in her relationship with Lend.
The banter between Lend and Evie is sweet and flirty -- full of the uncertainty that comes with the first stages of a crush. White allows readers to see the bond between the two teens grow, and to enjoy the lightness and thrill of infatuation. The relationship isn't rushed like so many in current YA, and watching them have fun together rather than launching into the burning passion of love is a nice change of pace which works perfectly with this bright and sparkling novel. Lend is unbelievably cute and absolutely perfect for Evie -- but not in a cheesy or annoying way. Readers will fall in love almost from the first moment they meet this unusual, vulnerable boy.
White builds a world of intricate hierarchies and complex philosophical questions of prejudice and discrimination, a serious streak that counterbalances the quips and quirks of her dazzling heroine. The descriptions are imaginative and unique, painting a vivid picture in the reader's mind of creatures both familiar and foreign. This world is populated by not only the ubiquitous vampires and werewolves, but also an incredible, original mythology of water nymphs and creatures who have no name. White's eclectic menagerie and stunning imagination will leave readers in awe.
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9 Comments on Review: Paranormalcy by Kiersten White, last added: 7/3/2011
Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed Paranormalcy. I thought it was one of the best paranormal reads of last year. Evie's voice, like you said, is incredibly authentic. I can't wait for Supernaturally!
I thought you would like this one! I really enjoyed it, although in a strange way I preferred Reth to Lend...he was such a complex and ambiguous character. Just generally I loved the way the faeries were portrayed. And the cast of characters really is fantastic! Definitely looking forward to Supernaturally :)
Gosh I love your reviews. You write so beautifully. If I were looking for blubs to put on a book, I'd seriously have a hard time choosing just one line from your reviews.
on a more squee-note, Yay! I'm so happy you liked it! Evie is one of my favorite characters ever and her voice is so real. I like how she's light and bubbly, but underneath she's also complex and unsure. I can't wait to hear what you think of Supernaturally. I just reviewed it and I loved it!
Weird as it is working for the International Paranormal Containment Agency, Evie's always thought of herself as normal. Sure, her best friend is a mermaid, her ex-boyfriend is a faerie, she’s falling for a shape-shifter, and she’s the only person who can see through paranormals' glamours, but still. Normal.
Only now paranormals are dying, and Evie's dreams are filled with haunting voices and mysterious prophecies. She soon realizes that there may be a link between her abilities and the sudden rash of deaths. Not only that, but she may very well be at the center of a dark faerie prophecy promising destruction to all paranormal creatures. (Source)
Review
PARANORMALCY, Kiersten White, is and interesting concept of paranormals and those whose duties are to contain those who get out of hand. Evie thought she was a normal human with an added ability to see through glamours but as the pieces of her past fall into place, she starts to question herself and those around her.
I have heard such great things about this book so I just had to read it! I really liked the whole idea of the IPCA. I enjoyed exploring White's creativity through her words and the world that these characters live in. This world was a paranormal melting pot and I loved getting to know the different races through Evie's point of view. Evie lived for the agency, but when a stranger infiltrated it her views changed and it was an interesting road to follow along with her.
I have to say one thing bugged me about this book, but it didn't hinder my appreciation for it. Evie's obsession with pink and girly things really got to me. I am not that type of girl at all so it got under my skin a little. But this was just a small part of what made her unique as a character within the paranormal genre. She was very true to herself and was still strong at heart. Even though around Lend, she acted like a silly girl, it was very true to first love.
I loved learning about where Evie really came from. It was definitely unique and now I understand why everyone likes this book so much! I felt the story ended too soon and we only touched the tip of the iceberg about Evie and her past. I appreciated White's vision for the book and it really stuck with me after I read it. I am excited to explore that a more in the sequel, Supernaturally.
You all know about the newly releasedPARANORMALCYbyKiersten White, RIGHT? I sure hope so because I've had the immense pleasure of reading it before it was released. And I'm here to tell you it is awesome! So awesome in fact, that I asked Kiersten if she'd mind if I asked Evie, her MC, a few questions, and she was nice enough to agree. But, was that enough?? NO WAY! I also decided that since I won the chance to read PARANORMALCY, I should pass it forward to YOU. So, one lucky winner will receive his/her very own copy courtesy of moi. I'll leave details at the end because right now you want the interview...
Evie, why don't you tell us something about yourself for the readers that don't know you yet?
This one time I decided I was tired of hanging around outside Lish's tank. (Sometimes having a mermaid for a best friend sucks. For one thing, manicures are impossible.) So I figured, hey, if the Center I live in has a gigantic, coral-reef filled tank for Lish, and IPCA won't let me go on a scuba-diving trip, I'd make do. However, Raquel was not amused when my expense reports came in and she saw I'd ordered full scuba gear. She sent it all back, didn't let me keep any of it.
Not even a snorkel.
I'd say that describes you pretty well! Bu
24 Comments on Interview with Evie from PARANORMALCY, last added: 9/4/2010
I just got this in the mail yesterday and can't wait to read it. I'll refrain from entering, as such :) We'll blog/tweet it to spread the word. Great post. You always have fun reads. Have a great weekend, Lisa!
Evie sounds like a chick I would love to read more about! Good job Kiersten and Lisa!
I'm confused though & in need of more coffee I'm sure but was the deadline yesterday? Either way I'm tweeting about it...so count me in if it's not too late :)
Uh-May-Zing interview!! I love it! Kiersten is all kinds of brilliant. I loved the questions, too. Thanks for sharing! As for what I'm doing right now? *feels superior now that she's read PARANORMALCY and knows what Evie is talking about* :-)
The book rocks! Can't wait for SUPERNATURALLY. Don't enter me in your contest b/c I already have it AND I LOVE IT! Did I mention that? hee hee.
Be a follower! +1 for new followers 2. Comment w/email address or way to contact you if you win +1 Blog about it +5 http://kjovus.blogspot.com/2010/09/some-contest-links.html Put it on your blog role +1 kjovus.blogspot.com
8 ENTRIES TOTAL. Paranormalcy is one of the books I have been anticipating all summer. Thanks for the opportunity to win it. :) kjovus(at)gmail(dot)com
Congrads! Email me and I will send you eGalley instructions!
Thanks to YA Rebels for having me! Go check them out for more awesome videos. If I were you I would just subscribe so you don't miss any of their awesomeness.
Ok, so not that anyone needs my advice, but they asked me so hear it is.
The worst and best advice I've gotten so far in the business.
Comment and tell me "what is the worst and best advice you've gotten in this business?"
Today's giveaway is the ARC for Fixing Delilah Hannaford by Sarah Ockler (Nov 2010)
Things in Delilah Hannaford's life have a tendency to fall apart.She used to be a good student, but she can't seem to keep it together anymore. Her friends are drifting away. Her "boyfriend" isn't a boyfriend. Her mother refuses to discuss the fight that divided the Hannaford family eight years ago. Falling apart, it seems, runs in the family.
When Delilah must spend the summer helping to settle her estranged grandmother's estate, she's suddenly confronted by her family's painful past. Faced with questions that cannot be ignored and secrets that threaten to burst free, Delilah begins to doubt all that she's ever known to be true.
22 Comments on Advice from one YA Rebel to another!, last added: 6/25/2010
Great vlog!! I am working up the courage to try one!!!
The worst advice was to break all the rules, in regards to querying. I am not a rule breaker by nature (always the good girl!!LOL!!) so this advice went against every fiber of my being! Since then I have started following agent blogs and following certain ones on Twitter...and they soooooo do not like rule breakers!!
Best advice...hmm.....keep writing, keep learning, keep working at perfecting your writing!
And I semi sorta know Sarah Ockler.....kinda! We have a mutual friend, anyway! (Shout out to Sadie Worth!) :) We're all from the same area of NY!
The best advise I got was from Christine Johnson's blog recently, and that was to write every day. Even on days you are just not "feeling it", write anyway. Because sometimes if you start writing, the juices start flowing and you can't stop! :)
The worst advise was every chapter HAS to end in a cliffhanger. Yes, I believe you should end each chapter in an interesting way so the reader wants to keep going. But to add in a cliffhanger just for the sake of having one makes the story lose it's focus. At least it does for me.
I'd have to say the best advice was to keep writing even if it didn't make sense. It's easier to cut out than create.
The worst advice was to outline. I know it works for a lot of people but I spent a lot of time creating something that was never used! My characters had plans of their own.
the best advice is something that keeps being said over and over again: write all the time and every day.
the worst advice I got was when I first started as a sports journalist and no one took me seriously as a female. Someone actually told me i should switch to news or entertainmanet. Screw that, I am still working in sports writing!
The best advice is a blog post I read today by Elana Johnson. The five steps to getting published. 1)Sit down at your computer 2)Open Word 3)Write a few words 4)Write more until you finish 5)Do it all again for Book #2 The worst advice: you're writing is incredible. Given by a non-writing classmate.
Never tried a vlog before, maybe I'll revist the idea. Nah, who wants to see me.
The best advice I've gotten is on my writing, that my current book that I'm shopping around, is to change it from present tense to past tense. It works so much better this way.
The worst advice is that I should focus more first person POV instead of 3rd person.
The best advice I got was to write every day and to carry a notebook with you. You have no idea the ideas that come to me at a supermarket or baseball game lol.
I only recently started working on a couple of ideas for a YA novel that I hope to finish by next summer, so I guess I am not really in the business yet. But as a student, one of the worst pieces of advice I heard was that character development was not as important as plot development. I think that both need to be crafted, as both are crucial.
The best advice I've seen comes from a number of authors--read!!! I have learned so much (good and bad) about voice, characters, and what works/does not work in general by reading works of other writers.
Worst advice...do something special with your query to make it stand out. Put it on pretty paper,make sure it has a special stamp on it...The other one I'm embarrassed I did. I put little copywrite symbols (hand drawn) on the first manuscripts I sent out about 15 years ago. (Still blushing!)
Best advice: Put yourself out there...make in person connections with editors, publishers and agents.
Worst advice: You've been to a conference where agents and editors say they'll accept your queries for a limited time--and friends urge you to send before the chance is lost. But you're not ready. All you do is set yourself back by submitting too early.
Best advice: Someone said that every revision is an opportunity. That changed the way I look at revising. It was freeing.
Best Advice: It's okay to start from scratch with a book. Doesn't mean you are a bad writer, just means you need to work out a different way to tell the story. And in a similar vein...sometimes you create those books that just need to be filed away. _It's okay_, move on to the next story!
Worst Advice: Don't ever give up on a book, just keep revising revising revising those words until you get it right...it will happen, sometimes it just takes a really, really long time. Although, not sure if this is a case of bad advice or me taking well intentioned advice and applying wrong, lol.
Worst advice (more of a suggestion, really): Not to look for an agent after being published. The thinking was, you've already found a publisher, why do you need an agent?
Best Advice - Join a critique group and make sure your manuscript is ready before submitting.
Worst Advice - I've gotten some less than wonderful advice on some of my work. Other folks can ruin your manuscript if you're too quick to listen to everybody.
Great vlog- love the pop up dialogue windows! We all want a magic formula to follow... there isn't one. Just gotta KEEP MOVING FORWARD. Wishing you continued success....
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I haven't gotten around to reading this one yet. But I'll have to get to it soon. Great review!
Really great review! I read this one last year and really loved it and about a month ago I read my ARC of Supernaturally which was even better ^-^
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I thoroughly enjoyed Paranormalcy and am excited about revisiting these characters in the sequel. I also read loved your review, which is spot on.
Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed Paranormalcy. I thought it was one of the best paranormal reads of last year. Evie's voice, like you said, is incredibly authentic.
I can't wait for Supernaturally!
I seriously can't wait to read this book! I just haven't gotten around to it yet!!
The Bookish Brunette
I thought you would like this one! I really enjoyed it, although in a strange way I preferred Reth to Lend...he was such a complex and ambiguous character. Just generally I loved the way the faeries were portrayed. And the cast of characters really is fantastic! Definitely looking forward to Supernaturally :)
I loved this so much! I'm going to read Supernaturally soon and I so excited!
Gosh I love your reviews. You write so beautifully. If I were looking for blubs to put on a book, I'd seriously have a hard time choosing just one line from your reviews.
on a more squee-note, Yay! I'm so happy you liked it! Evie is one of my favorite characters ever and her voice is so real. I like how she's light and bubbly, but underneath she's also complex and unsure. I can't wait to hear what you think of Supernaturally. I just reviewed it and I loved it!
I. need. to. read. this. book.
Also, your reviews really are super awesome.
Happy fourth!