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Richelle Mead at BookPeople

Posted in Events, Teen Books, tagged , , , , , , , on August 31, 2009 | 1 Comment »

On Saturday night, BookPeople enjoyed the company of Richelle Mead, author of the Vampire Acadmey series of books, and her fans.  Nearly 200 people came to the event to hear Richelle read from her latest novel, Blood Promise and to ask her questions.
Most of the questions were the usual ones you expect to hear: where [...]

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Countdown to Catching Fire

Posted in Staff Rec - Emily, Staff Recommendations, Teen Books, tagged , , , , , , , on August 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Since Suzanne Collins‘ sensational YA debut The Hunger Games hit shelves, everyone’s been asking the same question: When is the sequel coming out?
The wait is almost over, and I’m lucky enough to have read the book ahead of time, and I promise it’s everything you’ve been expecting.
Since winning the Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta have [...]

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Happy Birthday, Walter Dean Myers!

Posted in Staff Rec - Emily, Staff Rec - Other Folks, Staff Recommendations, Teen Books, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on August 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Since celebrated writer Walter Dean Myers celebrated his birthday this month (August 12, actually) I’ve been asking several staff members which Myers books they’ve read.  Of course this lead to a discussion of favorites, and in honor of Mr. Myers‘ birthday we thought we’d share them with you.  Here are our staff’s most loved books [...]

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Killer Unicorns? BookKids Q&A with Diana Peterfreund Reveals All!

Posted in Author Interviews, Staff Rec - Emily, Staff Recommendations, Teen Books, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on August 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

If you’re thinking it’s time for something new in fantasy, we have what you’re looking for.  Diana Peterfreund’s new book and young adult debut, Rampant, has had a lot of buzz, and by the time you hear it’s about killer unicorns, you should know if you’re in or you’re out.  But just in case you’re [...]

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Favorite New Chapter Books for August!

Posted in Chapter Books, Staff Rec - Emily, Staff Recommendations, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on August 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Clover Twig and the Magical Cottage by Kaye Umansky
Ten-year-old Clover Twig is a practical girl.  She knows how to cook and clean and likes things neat and tidy.  When she sees a classified ad for a housekeeper, she knows she is the girl for the job, even if it means moving in with the local [...]

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New Teen Fiction & Fantasy for August!

Posted in Staff Rec - Emily, Staff Recommendations, Teen Books, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on August 14, 2009 | 1 Comment »

After by Amy Efaw
Devon never knew she was pregnant. As a straight-A student, soccer star, and all-around girl next door, she’s done everything possible to avoid being the teen mom and general screw-up her mom was.  But after one night with a very kind boy, everything spun out of control, and now Devon is [...]

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