I review children’s books from picture books to YA for Armadillo Magazine, The Children’s Book Review, iReadBooks Tours and was a former reviewer for the Children’s Book Council of Australia. Here you’ll find links to all of those reviews, guest posts, author interviews and giveaways.
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Guest Post: Three Steps to Turning Around a Bad Day
In the charming picture book, Gus’ Fortunate Misfortune, Gus turns a very bad day into a hopeful new beginning. Here are some tips on how we can all do that from author Susan Pepka. Here you are right smack in the middle of a Bad Day. It doesn’t feel good. You don’t like it…not one bit.…
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Book Tour + Giveaway: Gus’ Fortunate Misfortune and Z is for Zebra: A Mosaic Menagerie
Title: Gus’ Fortunate Misfortune | Author: Susan Pepka | Illustrator: Joseph Cowman | Publisher: Full Cycle Publications | Genre: Picture Book (Ages 3-7) | Publication Date: December 2018 Book Description: How do you turn a Very Bad Day into a Hopeful New Beginning? Gus, an ordinary mouse, must find a way to do just that. Following a series of unfortunate events, Gus finds himself…
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Booking Around the World – Cincy Book Bus
Very likely the cutest mobile bookstore in America, Cincy Book Bus is an independent bookstore on wheels that circulates in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. Created by former teacher, Melanie Moore, the vintage Volkswagen pickup truck was customized to hold and protect its precious cargo as it travels around the area. Profits from sales go right…
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Guest Post: Author Jeff Gunhus
Wise writing advice and inspiration that any writer can use from USA Today bestselling author, Jeff Gunhus. Time To Write I have a friend that used to introduce me as “the guy with the writing problem.” I guess the label is appropriate. I’ve published 14 novels in the last eight years and written three or…
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Book Review + Giveaway: Caroline & Mordecai the Gand
Title: Caroline & Mordecai the Gand | Author: Jeff Gunhus | Publisher: Seven Guns Press | Genre: Middle Grade (Ages 8-12) | Publication Date: March 31, 2021 “Readers of all ages who look for ethereal, haunting stories of recovery and courage will find Caroline & Mordecai the Gand may hold the trappings of a fantasy adventure; but inside there is so much more. Make…
Stephanie Ward 