Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani American author, and was featured in Oprah Magazine in 2017 as a woman making a difference in her community. She resides in Houston, TX with her husband and children. Her middle grade novel, A Thousand Questions, a gorgeous middle grade story about two girls navigating a strange summer of change for each…
Promoting a book is no walk in the park. It’s no picnic. It’s no…3rd example of an outdoor-based relaxing activity. It’s hard work, is what I’m saying. If you’re with a big publisher, they’ll take care of that side of things for you. They’ll have a publicist for that. Maybe a marketing department. There’ll be…
A. M. Dassu is a writer of both fiction and non-fiction books and is based in the heart of England and… her middle grade novel Boy, Everywhere has just launched! I was lucky enough to get my hands on an early copy of this book. And. I still think about it. Alot. It’s a powerful,…
Once upon a time, when Catherine Emmett was a lot littler than she is today, she grew up in Newcastle Upon Tyne and spent a LOT of time reading books. And now? Her very first picture book – King of the Swamp, illustrated by Ben Mantle – has sprung onto the shelves. How did she…
Catherine Bruton’s YA novel I Predict A Riot. Unique and fast paced, it was quite a journey. It’s a gripping novel inspired by the 2011 London Riots, together with her teaching experiences in both South London and Southern Africa. Southern Africa? I needed to find out more from Catherine. What follows is an inspiring and unique…
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Great review, thanks for posting the pictures. Really makes a difference with picture book reviews. Will order for the store…
His books are a great way help kids read while soaking up important Science concepts without even knowing it. Ironically,…
Ooh, this sounds fantastic!