In these days of social distancing and staying at home, I was thrilled to see MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM on this Book Riot list of Feel-Good Middle Grade Books! The list includes some 2019 and 2020 debuts as well as some older books. As the article says, "these feel-good middle grade books are full of heart … [Read more...]
Long List for the Massachusetts Book Award!
I'm honored that the Massachusetts Center for the Book has selected MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM for the long list for the 2020 Massachusetts Book Award for MG/YA Literature! There are so many incredible MA authors, and I'm so thrilled to be one of twelve "Must-Reads" on this list with the likes of Susan Tan, … [Read more...]
Another Best of List on Librarian’s Quest!
I was honored to find MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM featured on Librarian's Quest, a fantastic blog by librarian Margie Myers-Culver. Not only does she list the titles, cover images, and descriptions of these extraordinary 2019 middle grade books, she also posts links for more info, and quotes from the books! … [Read more...]
A Mighty Girl Best Book of 2019!
I'm thrilled and honored that MIDSUMMER'S MAYHEM was selected as a Best Book of 2019 by A Mighty Girl!! Check out the entire list to see more wonderful books, many written by my friends!! What a way to begin 2020! … [Read more...]
A Nerdy Book Award!
Each year since 2011, the Nerdy Book Club, a remarkable group of book bloggers and educators, selects its favorite books of the year. I was thrilled and honored to find that MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM is on their list of 2019 middle grade novels! Check out this incredible list of books, and watch your TBR … [Read more...]
MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM featured on Betsy Bird’s Blog!
I'm honored and delighted that librarian extraordinaire Betsy Bird chose MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM as one of her favorite middle grade books of 2019! My book is keeping pretty incredible company...check out the full list here. … [Read more...]
The Kirkus Best Middle Grade Books of 2019!
I am honored and utterly thrilled that MIDSUMMER'S MAYHEM was named one of the best middle grade books of 2019 by Kirkus Reviews! It's wonderful to be on this list with so many incredible authors, many of whom I've met in my travels this year! Check out the full list here. … [Read more...]