Posted in May 2013 …
Wuthering Heights by Robert McGinnis
Baba Yaga and the Skulls of Her Enemies by Isabelle Melançon
Isabelle Melançon (aka Secondlina) posted this amazing image she created on her blog recently; I would love to read about this character. Such a great idea: One of my favorite fairy tale figures is Baba Yaga, an old witch who lives in an enchanted forest, rides a mortar instead of a broom, lives in a … Continue reading
On Motherhood…
“It is the custom of every good mother after her children are asleep to rummage in their minds and put things straight for the next morning, repacking into their proper places the many articles that have wandered during the day. If you could keep awake (but of course you can’t) you would see your own … Continue reading
Middle Grade Saved My Life: An Article about Hope and Books from Horn Book Magazine
Once every few weeks, I find myself skipping away from my mailbox with a little gem peeking out from my pile of bills and junk mail: The Horn Book Magazine. It’s a wonderful journal that features independent articles, editorials and reviews about children’s and young adult literature. Sitting down with it, feels like I’m joining … Continue reading
Ava’s Tale by Marie Hochhaus
Haunted by Ghosts of Every Description by Valin Mattheis
Maid of Secrets by Jennifer McGowan
Maid of Secrets comes out today, and I’m thrilled to share my thoughts on this engaging, historical tale that captured my imagination and made me long for a sequel. I was lucky enough to receive an ARC a few months ago, and as a dyed-in-the-wool history nerd, always on the alert for original perspectives from … Continue reading
