New interview on LitPOP! What would you do to help a friend’s dream come true? I had the opportunity to sit down with Dasher series creator Matt Tavares to discuss Dasher’s newest adventure, Matt’s favorite holiday traditions, and the future direction of his beloved holiday series. Read the full interview here!
This past Sunday marked the start of Native American Heritage Month, a time to learn and show appreciation for the culture, art, and stories of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. In that spirit, we wanted to highlight some amazing kids’ books by Native creators. The Echo People, written by SD Youngwolf and illustrated by … Continue reading The Echo People (SD Youngwolf, illus. by Shonto Begay)
Big congrats to Dragonborn by Struan Murray! This incredible middle grade fantasy series kicked off with style when it hit the New York Times bestseller list in its first week! The story follows 12-year-old Alexa, who lives a stifling life with her overprotective mother until her frustrations emerge in the most unexpected way: her transformation … Continue reading Dragonborn (Struan Murray)
At last, our spooky series comes to a close! To wrap things up, we wanted to spotlight a few spooky favorites, brought to us by the Monstrous Classics series by Aladdin Books. Featuring collected works with striking redesigned covers, this series introduces the macabre tone of writers like Irving, Poe, Leroux, and more to a … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 31: The Monstrous Classics Series by Aladdin Books
Happy Halloween Eve! We’ve got a perfect pick as we near the end of spooky season with this one, as it provides a delightful transition between Halloween and the winter holidays. Young Frank N. Stine is hoping to mix up a sweet treat, but his gingerbread mix is low. Easy fix, right? Just doctor it … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 30: The Gingerbread Monster by Dan Gemeinhart, illus. by Hugo L. Cueller
The Baby Bookworm 