This is the first time I’ve ever done a post exclusively about a cover artist (though maybe I should do it again sometime?), but I just had to write this post when I discovered something astounding about the covers of TJ Klune’s and Sophie Anderson’s books: They aren’t illustrations; they’re created as 3D “sets” (as… Read more »
Nicole M. Hewitt
April/May 2023 Reading & Writing Wrap-Up
April/May Wrap-Up Book News/Progress: My new author website is live! I’d love it if you’d go to NicoleMHewitt.com and check it out! (There’s also a link in the menu here on the blog – I replaced the About Me page with a link to the new site.) The adorable main illustration was created by Dabi’s… Read more »
Exploding Experiment by M.M. Downing & S.J. Waugh: Review & the Authors’ Top Ten Addictions
Today I’m featuring THE ADVENTURES OF THE FLASH GANG: EXPLODING EXPERIMENT by M.M. Downing & S.J. Waugh, a page-turning middle grade historical fiction mystery! Read on for my review of the book, and then make sure you also check out the authors’ list of top ten addictions to find out more about them! The Adventures… Read more »
18 Delightfully Frightening MG Books for Young Horror Fans
I often have kids coming into B&N looking for something spooky to read, so I thought I’d create a post with some of my favorite MG horror reads. I’m featuring ten of them, plus eight more books I’ve heard great things about and I’m planning to read (hopefully soon!).
Escape from Grimstone Manor and The Snatcher of Raven Hollow by Matt McMann: Reviews and Matt’s Top Ten Addictions!
Today I’m featuring debut author Matt McMann and the first two spooky mystery adventure books in the MONSTERIOUS Series, both of which release on May 9th. These books can be read in any order, so kids can feel free to pick up whichever title tickles their imagination. (I’m one of those people who usually can’t… Read more »
Mirror to Mirror by Rajani LaRocca: Review & Rajani’s Top Ten Addictions
Today I’m featuring MIRROR TO MIRROR by Rajani LaRocca, an incredible new MG novel in verse featuring identical twin sisters who are afraid their lifelong bond isn’t enough to hold them together in the face of mental health issues. Read on for my review of the book, and then make sure you also check out… Read more »
MG Verse Novels to Read During National Poetry Month (and Beyond!)
Since April is National Poetry Month, I figured it’s the perfect time to feature some middle grade verse novels I’ve loved. Check out my list below:
January/February/March 2023 Reading & Writing Wrap-Up
January/February/March Wrap-Up Book News: Well, this happened … If you haven’t, you should go read my post about MY DEBUT MG NOVEL!! And I apologize to those of you who have already seen this everywhere (AKA the blog, Twitter–twice, since it also auto-posted after my blog post went up–Instagram–once as a post and once as… Read more »
One Girl in All the World by Kendare Blake: Review & Kendare’s Top Ten Addictions!
Today I’m featuring ONE GIRL IN ALL THE WORLD, the exciting second book in Kendare Blake’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off! Check out my review, along with Kendare’s list of top ten addictions and a giveaway! One Girl in All the World by Kendare Blake Series: In Every Generation #2 Published by Disney-Hyperion on January 31, 2023 Genres: Paranormal, Young Adult Pages: 352… Read more »
Announcing My Debut MG Novel in Verse!
I’ve been hinting and hinting, and now I can finally shout the news from the rooftops: ORPHAN’S SONG, my MG novel in verse is coming in early 2025! I got the offer from Feiwel & Friends back in September and signed the contract in December, so it’s officially official! You can find my announcement on… Read more »
