Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things by Lenore Look

Alvin Ho Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things by Lenore Look and illustrated by LeUyen Pham is one of the most enjoyable books I’ve read this year.  I just want to give it a little hug.  Perfect in every way.
From the jacket:
Here are some things you should know about Alvin Ho:
He is afraid [...]

Interview with Lisa McMann, author of Wake and Fade

So excited for this interview!  Please welcome Lisa McMann, New York Times bestselling author of Wake and its sequel, Fade, which comes out February 10th.  Check out my book review of Wake as well as the book trailer and then come back here for an awesome interview!
Maw Books: Welcome Lisa.  First, what were you [...]

Shooting the Moon by Frances O’Roark Dowell

I really wish somebody would have sat me down at the beginning of the year and said, “Look Natasha.  There’s this book that I really think that you’ll like a lot.  I know you keep seeing the reviews for it but yet you haven’t really paid attention.  Seriously, go read Shooting the Moon by Frances [...]

Savvy by Ingrid Law

How would you like to grow up in a family where your mother is perfect, your grandfather can move mountains, and your two brothers can control the weather and create electricity?  Mibs Beaumont in Savvy by Ingrid Law is doing just that.  Each family member possesses a “savvy” – a special power that erupts when [...]

Skeleton Creek by Patrick Carman

When I first read the synopsis of Skeleton Creek by Patrick Carman, I remember asking myself, “What?!  Can this really be done?”  You see, Skeleton Creek is different.  It’s not just a book. It’s what I would call an experience.  Officially, I guess they call it “cross platform storytelling.”
Skeleton Creek is perfect for those who [...]