Happy Earth Day! In Barbara Newman’s YA novel, THE DREAMCATCHER CODES (Green Writers Press, 2021), four teenage girls are entrusted with saving the planet from environmental destruction. Along the way, they share and learn about their diverse backgrounds, gleaning insights…
I am pleased to welcome author Leah Scheier, author of the novel THE LAST WORDS WE SAID (Simon & Schuster, 2021) which was chosen as a 2022 Sydney Taylor Young Adult Honor Book. The story focuses on a trio of…
Evonne Marzouk’s YA novel THE PROPHETESS (Bancroft Press, 2019) tells the story of Rachel, an American teenager who discovers her unique gifts, leading her to explore her own faith and what it means to her. This engaging story uniquely incorporates…
Welcome, Cindy Rizzo! Cindy’s new YA novel, THE PAPERCUTTER (Bella Books, 2021), is the first installment in The Split trilogy. The book takes place in the fragmented United States, separated into two nations —the God Fearing States (GFS) and the…
I am so excited to share a link to this interview featuring two people I admire greatly – Liza Weimer, author of THE ASSIGNMENT and librarian Rachel Kamin, whose knowledge and passion for books is inspiring. In this interview from…
Welcome! It is a delight to be a stop on the Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour. The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually by the Association of Jewish Libraries “to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically…
Liza Wiemer is an award-winning educator with over twenty years of teaching experience. Her second young adult novel, The Assignment (Delacorte Press, 2020) tells the story of a high school assignment that requires defending the position of Nazis during World War II.…
I am delighted to welcome Lori Banov Kaufmann, the author of REBEL DAUGHTER (Penguin Random House, 2021). This fascinating YA novel takes readers back to Jerusalem two thousand years ago. Through the main character Esther, REBEL DAUGHTER brings to life…
Welcome Cambria Gordon, the author of a new YA novel, THE POETRY OF SECRETS. Through the eyes of Isabel, readers will have a window into the lives of conversos – Jews forced to convert to Catholicism in Spain in the…
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU by Laura Silverman is a charming YA romance featuring a heartfelt cast of characters who work at the Once Upon Bookstore. If you have ever wanted to work in a book store, the setting alone will draw…