Boy, oh boy, now we’ve got some books I’ve been waiting for! You know, the ones I’ve been reading about on facebook, twitter, dozens of blogs and Verla Kay’s Blue Boards? They’re almost here!
November 1, 2011
MG MY VERY UNFAIRYTALE LIFE by Anna Staniszewski
“What a great read! Jenny is an adventurer I’d definitely want in my corner if my life ever took a wrong turn from ‘Happily Ever After’.”–Hélène Boudreau, author of Real Mermaids Don’t Wear Toe Rings
Read the first chapter
Interview on Caroline By Line
Find Anna on Twitter
Find Anna on the Elevensies
YA LIAR’S MOON by Elizabeth Bunce
Fans of Megan Whalen Turner, Robin McKinley, Kristin Cashore, Tamora Pierce, …Take note… Elizabeth C. Bunce’s Thief Errant series—which debuted last year with StarCrossed and which will continue this November with Liar’s Moon—is one that you should seek out.–Leila Roy, Kirkus Reviews
Read Leila
Tonight I’m off to see Ilsa Bick with her new YA novel, ASHES. I’ve heard good things about this book, so I’m really looking forward to it. Another thing I’m looking forward to is the Southwest Texas SCBWI conference that’s happening in San Antonio this weekend. I’ll try to write up a recap when I get back. Later this month, Houston gets a real treat with the Pen Fatale Tour. I’m really excited about this event and I’ll be talking more about it as the date approaches.
Right now, here are more exciting books coming in early October. Spread the word!
October 4, 2011
YA PAST PERFECT by Leila Sales
All Chelsea wants to do this summer is hang out with her best friend, hone her talents as an ice cream connoisseur, and finally get over Ezra, the boy who broke her heart. But when Chelsea shows up for her summer job at Essex Historical Colonial Village (yes, really), it turns out Ezra’s working there too. Which makes moving on and forgetting Ezra a lot more complicated…even when Chelsea starts falling for someone new…
On YA Librarian Tales On Indiebound On Twitter
MG-YA THE HEALING WARS: BOOK III: DARKFALL by Janice Hardy
The final installment of The Healing Wars is almost here!
War has come. Nya’s the one who brought it. And the people love her for it…Past hurts must be healed, past wrongs must be righted, and Nya must decide: Is she merely a pawn in the rebellion, a symbol of hope—or is she ready to be a hero?
On Goodreads On Indiebound
October 11, 2011
YA The Death Cure by
Last night, about fifty SCBWI members and I got to vicariously attend the national SCBWI conference by listening to reports from several of our members who attended the LA conference. I’d love to go sometime; maybe next year.
Did I mention that The Pen Fatale Tour is coming to Houston? 5 authors of books for teens! Alexandra Adornetto, Jessica Brody, Alyson Noel, Mary Pearson, and Gabrielle Zevin! Don’t forget to mark your calendars for this fantastic event!
Now for the I Can’t Wait! bit. We have a slew of cool Middle Grade books coming our way in October:
October 1, 2011
MG CIRCLE OF SECRETS by Kimberly Griffiths Little
Critically acclaimed author Kimberley Griffiths Little weaves a haunting story of friendship and family and the power of faith, once again set against the lush backdrop of the Louisiana bayou.
On Goodreads
On twitter
On Spellbinders
On Kimberly’s Wanderings
October 2, 2011
MG IVY AND THE MEANSTALK by Dawn Lairamore
Having saved her kingdom from the dastardly designs of a scheming prince in “Ivy’s Ever After,” 14-year-old Princess Ivy and her dragon friend, Elridge, have little time to rest on their laurels, for Ardendale is once again being threatened by a vicious man-eating meanstalk.
On Goodreads
On Indiebound
On Project Mayhem
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September 27, 2011 is day to mark your calendars for a trip to your local bookstore, if you’re lucky enough to have a local bookstore. If you don’t—pre-order! On this magical day for people who love books for kids and teens, look for some of these hot new books:
Middle Grade novels:
BREADCRUMBS by Anne Ursu
Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen,” Breadcrumbs is a story of the struggle to hold on, and the things we leave behind.
On Goodreads
In Indiebound
On twitter
BIGGER THAN A BREADBOX by Laurel Snyder
A magical breadbox that delivers whatever you wish for—as long as it fits inside? It’s too good to be true!
On Goodreads Win a signed copy!
On Indiebound
On twitter
STARFIELDS by Carolyn Marsden
An ancient calendar comes to an end in 2012—and many predict the world 
will end with it. Can one Mayan girl make a difference?
On Goodreads
On Indiebound
THE FLINT HEART by Katherine and John Paterson illustrator: John Rocco
“A robust and wildly entertaining fairy tale.” Goodreads
On Goodreads
On Indiebound
