One of my favorite movies of all time is the classic “The Wizard of Oz” starring Judy Garland. A memorable scene in the movie for me is when the four new friends enter the Haunted Forest on [...]
Books can serve as mirrors for readers who are looking for authentic reflections of their own experiences. In Good Different (Scholastic, 2023)—Meg Eden Kuyatt’s debut novel-in-verse—the book [...]
David Bowles’ character “Fasting Coyote”—based on the real life of poet and ruler Nezahualcoyotl—pulled off many of his amazing accomplishments while still a teenager, so it’s little wonder that [...]
What could be better news for middle grade readers than a new novel by Newbery Honoree Lisa Yee? How about that the book is the start of a new series by the bestselling, groundbreaking fan [...]
Maysoon Zayid’s online bio offers an inspiring range of credentials: “co-founder of the Muslim Funny Fest,” “disability advocate,” and “recurring character on General Hospital.” Clearly, Zayid is [...]
What happens when you add together the writing power of two bestselling children’s storytellers? A book that is greater than the sum of its parts, of course! The Lost Library (Feiwel and Friends, [...]
“I believe that a book isn’t finished until it’s being read,” says award-winning author Minh Lê, and that collaborative spirit clearly emerges in his forward-thinking attitude toward his young [...]
Melissa Stewart’s website notes that if she were to be a type of punctuation, she’d be a question mark. That’s the perfect choice for a writer who enjoys asking questions, researching new topics, [...]
Peter Brown’s mix of adventure, humor, and timely insights have turned his Wild Robot series of illustrated middle grade novels into bestsellers. The third installment, The Wild Robot Protects [...]
Traci Sorell, an award-winning author and a Cherokee Nation citizen, has written a wide range of books for readers of different ages, including both fiction and nonfiction, contemporary and [...]