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July Author Spotlight: Sara Zarr

When I tried to think of how to describe a Sara Zarr book, the first description that came to mind was that they were like sharing a comfortable, content silence with your best friend. Each of her works is quiet,…

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June Author Spotlight: Lauren Oliver

From contemporary “dead girl” books to dystopian YA novels to true middle grade stories, Lauren Oliver has you covered. While Lauren Oliver often varies the genre in which she writes, one thing stays constant—her solid characterization and portrayal of friendships.…

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March Author Spotlight: Robin Benway

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be the person whose break up inspired songs like the All American Rejects’ “Gives You Hell”? Anything from T. Swift’s later discography? What about how Britney felt when JT’s “Cry  Me…

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February Author Spotlight: A.S. King

The works of February’s author are celebrated–not only have publishing industry journals showered her in starred reviews, but her Please Ignore Vera Dietz received a Printz Honor in 2011. A.S. King is the author of four young adult novels, these…