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Monday, July 30, 2012 12:36:34 PM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled The 1st Post Back is Always The Hardest/August New Releases:
Doret said, "I took an unexpected but much needed hiatus. I have enjoyed the extra time but I am trying to get my blogging grove back. Though I have still been reading. I am almost done with Team Human by Justine Larbalestier & Sarah Rees Brennan...." more
Friday, July 6, 2012 8:01:39 AM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled Cinco Puntos Press - (Small Press Fortnight Blog Tour):
Doret said, "After spending a three months interning at Periene Press, a small publishing press in London, Jodie from Bookgazing decided to give bloggers the opportunity to show a little love to smaller, independent presses. It's no secret that..." more
Thursday, July 5, 2012 12:01:29 PM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled Small Press Fortnight Blog Tour:
Doret said, "For the next two weeks there is an ongoing project that will showcase various independent publishers, started by Jodie from Bookgazing. The full schedule Tomorrow, is my official day to post about Cinco Puntos Press. (Still need to..." more
Thursday, July 5, 2012 8:57:24 AM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled Flying the Dragon - Natalie Dias Lorenzi:
Doret said, "Flying the Dragon by Natalie Dias Lorenzi Skye and Hiroshi Tsuki are cousins but they've never meet. Skye lives in the United States with her parents and loves to play soccer. Hiroshi lives in Japan with his parents and grandfather, and loves flying..." more
Monday, July 2, 2012 12:38:58 PM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled On Sale Now : New Releases:
Doret said, "Displaying new releases at the beginnning of the month, with characters of color or that sfeature a diverse cast, is my only ongoing feature. Though recently I've considered stopping it, because each month I am missing a lot of..." more
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 8:58:10 AM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled Texas Gothic - Rosemary Clement-Moore:
Doret said, "Texas Gothic by Rosemary Clement-MooreAmy Goodnight will be ranch sitting for her aunt Hyancith with her old sister Phin. All the Goodnight women are practicing witches with the exception of Amy. After a near death run in with a..." more
Monday, June 25, 2012 7:17:17 AM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled Alien On A Rampage - Clete Barrett Smith:
Doret said, "Alien On A Rampage by Clete Barrett Smith This is the follow up to the author's excellent debut Aliens on Vacation. Once again David is going to be spending the summer working at his grandmothers bed and breakfast, which caters to..." more
Friday, June 22, 2012 6:43:22 AM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled Male Protagonists - Are An Essential Part Of My Reading Diet:
Doret said, "Most of the novels I've read recently feature female protagonist. I love stories with female leads but I can not exist on that diet alone, and I am experiencing a bit of a burn out. In the beginning of the year I read a some excellent YA..." more
Thursday, June 21, 2012 5:47:24 AM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled Lone Bean - Chudney Ross:
Doret said, "Lone Bean by Chudney Ross I couldn't resist reading this middle grade debut thanks to its very adorable cover. Bean is excited about the start of third grade, but has a very bad first day. Carla, the best friend, no longer..." more
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 5:18:05 AM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled 37 Thing I Love (in no particular order) Kekla Magoon:
Doret said, "37 Things I Love (in no particular order) by Kekla Magoon Ellis, has less then a week left of her sophomore year but all she can think about is her father who has been in a coma for the last few years. Her mother wants to talk about their next..." more
Friday, June 15, 2012 6:18:05 AM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled Benjamin Alire Saenz Interview (2012 Blog Blast Tour):
Doret said, "Welcome to the final day of the SBBT. I've been a fan of Benjamin Alire Saenz since I read Sammy and Juliana in Hollywood. With each new book Saenz confirms that he is one of the best YA authors out. His most recent novel Aristotle and..." more
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 6:27:27 AM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled Cynthia Levinson Interview (2012 Summer Blog Blast Tour):
Doret said, " Over the past few years there have been several young adult non fiction books on the civil rights movements. So even though We've Got A Job received three starred reviews, I let the galley sit on my ereader longer then I care to admit..." more
Tuesday, June 12, 2012 5:36:50 AM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled Tanita Davis Interview ( 2012 Summber Blog Blast Tour):
Doret said, "Tanita Davis has been one half of the YA author blog Finding Wonderland since 2005. Her third novel, Happy Families was just released last month. Like the author's previous works, the family dynamic is well executed. I am very happy to have the..." more
Monday, June 11, 2012 4:56:47 AM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled Nalo Hopkinson Interview (2012 Summer Blog Blast Tour):
Doret said, "Welcome to the first day of 2012 Summer Blog Blast Tour. This week eight bloggers will be sharing various interviews, all of which will be linked back to Chasing Ray. Nalo Hopkinson is an award winning fantasy author, The Chaos her..." more
Friday, June 8, 2012 7:30:16 PM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled Congratulations to Vaunda Micheaux Nelson (2012 Boston Globe -Horn Book Award):
Doret said, "Ms. Nelson is the 2012 Boston Globe -Horn Book Award Winner in fiction for No Crystal Stair. A story I absolutely loved. My review. I interviewed the author earlier in the year. I thought Nelson's documentary..." more
Tuesday, June 5, 2012 8:21:17 AM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled The Rock of Ivanore - Laurisa White Reyes:
Doret said, "The Rock of Ivanore by Laurisa White ReyesEach year in the village of Quendal, young men on the verge of manhood are sent on a quest. This year it is 14yr old Marcus turn, along with Jerriod, Zody, Clovis, Tristan and Kelvin. The six are on a quest..." more
Sunday, June 3, 2012 8:13:29 AM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled On Sale Now - New Releases (Playing Catch Up):
Doret said, "Every month I list all children's and young adult titles, that I am aware of, that feature characters of color or a diverse cast. This I can't find that many new releases for this feature for the month of April, I decided include the titles..." more
Thursday, May 31, 2012 6:25:26 AM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled Saying Goodbye to Leo Dillon 1933- 2012:
Doret said, "Awarding winning and groundbreaking illustrator Leo Dillon died on May 26th. The first I heard of Dillon's passing was when I stopped by illustrator Shadra Strickland's blog yesterday. Today a friend sent me the link to..." more
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 9:03:44 AM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled The Great Cake Mystery - Alexander McCall Smith, Iain McIntosh:
Doret said, "The Great Cake Mystery by Alexander McCall Smith, Illustrations by Iain McIntoshThe author has a bestselling mystery series called The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency. The stories are quaint and a whole lot of fun. Since I am a fan of the..." more
Monday, May 21, 2012 10:19:08 AM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled Best Shot in the West - Patricia & Fredrick McKissack, Randy Duburke:
Doret said, "Best Shot in the West by Patricia C. McKissack & Fredrick L McKissack Jr illus. by Randy DuburkeThis is a graphic novel based on the life of Nat Love who was born into slavery in 1854 and grew up to become a famous cowboy. ..." more
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 8:13:15 AM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled Flora's Fury - Ysabeau S. Wilce:
Doret said, "Flora's Fury by Ysabeau S. Wilce This is the third book in the Flora series. I read and loved, Flora Segunda, the first one but somehow I missed the second one. Reading the second one first would've been the smart thing to do,..." more
Friday, May 11, 2012 9:51:32 AM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled Happy Families - Tanita Davis:
Doret said, "Happy Families by Tanita Davis Ysabel and Justin Nicholas are twins from a happy home. Their parents encourage and support their extracurricular activities. This cohesive family unit, also includes a set of..." more
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 7:19:45 AM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled Wanted - Heidi Ayarbe:
Doret said, "Wanted by Heidi Ayarbe I have a bad tendency of reading review copies well before the release date and not writing up a review or even jotting down notes. Though this also has it advantages as well..." more
Monday, May 7, 2012 5:11:07 AM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled The Chaos - Nalo Hopkinson:
Doret said, "The Chaos by Nalo Hopkinson Hopkinson is an award winning adult fantasy author, The Chaos is her YA debut and set in Toronto. After being bullied at her old school, Sojourner Smith who goes by Scotch is getting a fresh start at a..." more
Tuesday, August 21, 2012 3:42:43 PM
Doret Canton wrote a blog post titled Cornered: 14 Stories of Bullying and Defiance:
Doret said, "Cornered: 14 Stories of Bulling and Defiance edited by Rhoda Belleza I assumed most of the stories in this collection would feature the bullied. While there are stories with thebullied as the main character, there is much..." more