August Wrap-Up
Book News/Progress:
The Song of Orphan’s Garden is available to request on Edelweiss! I assume it will also be available on NetGalley soon too, but I haven’t seen it there yet. I’ll let you know! The fact that people can really read it now is both exciting and terrifying, not gonna lie.
UPDATE: Sam let me know that it’s now on NetGalley too!
I also got blurbs from three authors I absolutely adore and deeply respect. (I may or may not have shed a few tears when I got these.) Want to know what people are saying about TSoOG? Check it out:
“A lyrical fantasy reminiscent of C.S. Lewis, The Song of Orphan’s Garden takes readers on a riveting journey to explore the perils of preconceptions and the power of friendship. A one-of-a-kind verse novel sure to entrance readers of all ages.” ―Megan E. Freeman, New York Times-bestselling author of Alone
“In skillfully crafted verse, The Song of Orphan’s Garden sings to the reader in beautiful harmony about unexpected courage, impossible friendships, and the magic inside us all … A beautifully written, lyrical adventure for the soul.” ―Chris Baron, author of Sydney Taylor Notable Book The Magical Imperfect
“This bold fantasy novel-in-verse feels both classic and entirely fresh, telling a rich and compelling story of two very different kids who find community and healing in unsuspected places. Inventive, exciting, and simply lovely.” ―Anne Ursu, author of Not Quite a Ghost
Random News:
Book launch for The Night Train: My mom and I went to an event for Lorelei Savaryn’s newest book, The Night Train. Lorelei was in conversation with Wendy Parris, whose new book Stage Fright is coming out soon!
I attended LITapalooza at Anderson’s Bookshop. This event was fantastic, but I was terrible about taking pictures, so I have no photographic evidence. LOL!
What I Read:
- I read Lunar Boy by Cin Wibowo. This graphic novel gives The Little Prince vibes.
- I also read A Bite Above the Rest by Christine Virnig. You can read my review of that one and Virnig’s Top Ten Addictions here on the blog.
- Next I read two more graphic novels: Tryouts by Sarah Sax and Awkward by Svetlana Chmakova. I loved both of these. Tryouts spotlights girls in sports and Awkward captures those … well, awkward… middle school years perfectly! I also loved that Awkward included a more heavy topic of an emotionally abusive dad/husband in a way that didn’t overtake the whole story.
- I listened to The Jumbies by Tracy Baptiste after seeing her at Anderson’s Litapalooza. Such a cool fantasy!
- Finally, I listened to The Equinox Test, the first book of The School for Unusual Magic series by Liz Montague. This book is perfect for those younger middle grade readers who want an introduction into magical school stories. A great bridge book from chapter books to denser MG fantasy!
- I read The Golden Hour by Niki Smith at work (thanks to my coworker who brings us graphic novels to read from the library). I was excited to read this one because it’s one of the nominees for the Rebecca Caudill award (Illinois’ state award). It’s incredible!
- I listened to The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman by Gennifer Choldenko after I read a rave #IMWAYR review. Absolutely agree with that incredible review!!
- I also listened to Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross, a fantastic finale for the duology!
- Finally, I did a re-listen of The Gray by Chris Baron. This moving contemporary will make kids with anxiety and panic attacks feel seen in ways they probably haven’t before.
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