Scott Westerfeld’s “Spill Zone” is Graphic Novel Gold

Addison’s world has been obliterated. An unexplained “spill” disaster has destroyed Poughkeepsie and any living creatures who were exposed to … More

“Decelerate Blue” is a Striking Futuristic Graphic Novel

In a world where brevity, speed and conformity are celebrated, Angela is disillusioned by life. She feels disconnected from her … More

“Reading Without Walls Challenge” Winners at Tomball Library – Will You Take the Challenge?

Designed by author/illustrator and the National Ambassador to Children’s Literature, Gene Luen Yang, The Reading Without Walls Challenge helps to … More

Peter Brown’s “The Wild Robot” is One of the Best Grade School Books of 2016

Peter Brown’s Wild Robot is a touching, exhilarating, smart and touching grade school book. Although Roz is a robot and … More

Hollywood Calling! Find Out The Hollywood Connection of these YA Author’s at TeenBookCon

I’m excited to be moderating the Hollywood Calling panel at this weekend’s TeenBookCon. At the panel you can ask the … More

Radiant Author: Javaka Steptoe Shares Inspiration, Heartache and Ambition

Javaka Steptoe was all over book news in January, but new interviews and stories continue to post. One of the most … More

All’s Fair in Love and Art at TeenBookCon: Kayla Cagan, Nina LaCour and Benjamin Alire Sáenz

What would you ask these three revered and talented writers? I’ll be moderating this panel on Saturday April 1st. Why … More

Girl Power to the Max! “Lumberjanes” Delivers Adventure and Laughs with Great Female Characters

When Lumberjanes was released in 2015 there was a lot of buzz in the graphic novel and YA communities. Sad … More

Read/Listen to YA Titles for Free Before You Buy Them at TeenBookCon -Just 24 Days Away!

Are you familiar with TeenBookCon? It’s on April 1st at Alief Taylor High School and gives the public the opportunity … More

Bats: Learning to Fly is the New, Non-Fiction Graphic Novel That Every Children’s Library Needs

Bats: Learning to Fly is the latest triumph in the fabulous science graphic novel series, Science Comics. Each title introduces … More