For RetailMeNot, I polled a bunch of teenagers to find out what’s on their holiday wish lists. Here are 31 teen-approved ideas for the holidays. https://www.retailmenot.com/blog/holiday-gifts-for-teens.html
I didn’t think I wanted an artificial tree until I wrote this feature for RetailMeNot. CHECK OUT THIS PINK BEAUTY!
I hadn’t heard the term “clean teen” before pertaining to YA titles — this PW article, “YA Publishing Widens Its Lens,” touches on this and other topics. https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/81524-ya-widens-its-lens.html
More Halloween content! Decorate your home or yard with one of these 16 finds (at RetailMeNot).
Over at RetailMeNot, I found a bunch of cute ways to celebrate Halloween with your whole family.
Middle-grade author Jamie Sumner talks to me about her new novel, ROLL WITH IT, and shares why she loves writing for middle-grade readers. Check it out over at From the
I don’t often get the chance to re-interview someone, so it was a fun treat to return to Grand Cru for Rural Intelligence this week. Cheers! https://www.ruralintelligence.com/food/grand-cru-same-neighborhood-vibe-in-a-new-neighborhood
Interesting Publishers Weekly article on reaching middle-grade readers, and the importance of teachers and librarians in getting books into the hands of kids. https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/81174-taking-middle-grade-to-market.html
Here’s a great way to support RAICES and The Young Center — bid on one (or more) of the prizes up for silent auction at Romance for RAICES. You can
Welp, it’s time. I’ve already gotten the list from Amazon and Target on their top toys, and my coworker Noelle at RetailMeNot has picked her hottest toys of the season,