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What Booklist has to say about Radium Girls (May 2017): “Written in a highly readable, narrative style, Moore’s chronicle of these inspirational women’s lives is sure to provoke discussion—and outrage—in book groups.” Check out the full review in the March 15th issue of Booklist!  Book Info The Radium Girls by Kate Moore Pub. Date: May 2nd, 2017 Imprint: Sourcebooks Buy it: Amazon | B&N The incredible true story of the women who fought America's Undark danger The Curies' newly discovered element of radium makes gleaming headlines across the nation as the fresh face of beauty, and wonder drug of the medical community. From body lotion to tonic water, the popular new element shines bright in the otherwise dark years of the First World War. Meanwhile, hundreds of girls toil amidst the glowing dust of the radium-dial factories. The glittering chemical covers their bodies from head to toe; they light up the night like industrious fireflies. With such a coveted job, these "shining girls" are the luckiest alive ― until they begin to fall mysteriously ill. But the factories that once offered golden opportunities are now ignoring all claims of the gruesome side effects, and the women's cries of corruption. And as the fatal poison of the radium takes hold, the brave shining girls find themselves embroiled in one of the biggest scandals of America's early 20th century, and in a groundbreaking battle for workers' rights that will echo for centuries to come. Written with a sparkling voice and breakneck pace, The Radium Girls fully illuminates the inspiring young women exposed to the "wonder" substance of radium, and their awe-inspiring strength in the face of almost impossible circumstances. Their courage and tenacity led to life-changing regulations, research into nuclear bombing, and ultimately saved hundreds of thousands of lives... Ultimatum by K.M. Walton has received a wonderful review from Booklist: “There are plenty of teen novels in which parents die; however, this is a cut above as its main characters must struggle through loss twice and navigate decisions normally consigned to adults.” The full review is available online here and will be included in Booklist's March newsletter!  Book Info Ultimatum by K.M. Walton Pub. Date: March 7th, 2017 Imprint: Sourcebooks Fire Buy it: Amazon | B&N | Book Depository It's not Oscar's fault he's misunderstood. Ever since his mother died, he's been disrespected by his father and bullied by his self-absorbed older brother, so he withdraws from his fractured family, seeking refuge in his art. Vance wishes his younger brother would just loosen up and be cool. It was hard enough to deal with their mother's death without Oscar getting all emotional. At least when Vance pushes himself in lacrosse and parties, he feels alive. But when their father's alcoholism sends him into liver failure, the two brothers must come face-to-face with their demons--and each other--if they are going to survive a very uncertain future. What Publisher's Weekly says about The Girl Between by Lisa Stromme (April 2017): “Stromme expertly weaves real historical figures into this well-crafted novel which explores the nature of obsessive love and the possible inspiration for The Scream.” Read the full review on Publisher's Weekly HERE!  Book Info The Girl Between by Lisa Stromme Pub. Date: April 11th, 2017 Imprint: Sourcebooks Landmark Buy it: Amazon | B&N | Book Depository The story of the love affair that inspired Edvard Munch to paint The Scream Now that she's working as a maid for an admiral's family, Johanne thinks her carefree summers are over. She doesn't yet know that an infamous artist will lead her down a path of scorching chaos. The admiral's daughter has become obsessed with the painter, a man years older with a dark reputation. When a forbidden affair beings, and Johanne is asked to hide more than just secrets, she must decide whether to take the risk... Seen through the eyes of a young maid who finds herself drawn ever deeper into the intense relationship between her mistress and the painter, The Girl Between explores how one of the most famous paintings of all time may have been inspired by an intoxicating love affiar. What Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books says about The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco (March 2017): “In this sweeping high fantasy, Chupeco concocts a grim world of magic, both light and dark.” "the author’s keen eye for exploring the afterlife is consistent, and there are plenty of chilling scenes that prove this novel fits within both genres effectively."  The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco Pub. Date: March 7th, 2017 Imprint: Sourcebooks Fire Buy it: Amazon | B&N | Book Depository Let me be clear: I never intended to raise my brother from his grave, though he may claim otherwise. If there's anything I've learned from him in the years since, it's that the dead hide truths as well as the living. When Tea accidentally resurrects her brother from the dead, she learns she is different from the other witches in her family. Her gift for necromancy means that she's a bone witch, a title that makes her feared and ostracized by her community. But Tea finds solace and guidance with an older, wiser bone witch, who takes Tea and her brother to another land for training. In her new home, Tea puts all her energy into becoming an asha-one who can wield elemental magic. But dark forces are approaching quickly, and in the face of danger, Tea will have to overcome her obstacles...and make a powerful choice.  And about Pretty Fierce by Kieran Scott (April 2017): “Pulse-pounding… Kaia’s happy ending, including the promise of a future with Oliver, is well earned.” Pretty Fierce by Kieran Scott Pub. Date: April 4th, 2017 Imprint: Sourebooks Fire Buy it: Amazon | B&N | Book Depository An action-packed, edge-of-your-seat novel about a teen who, when backed into a corner, fights back, from the author of What Waits in the Woods Kaia has been on the run her whole life. The daughter of professional assassins, she knows danger-and she'll do anything to survive. After her parents vanished during a job gone bad, Kaia's spent the last year in hiding, trying to blend in as an ordinary teenager, and there's no one who makes her feel more normal, more special, than her boyfriend, Oliver. But when she's jumped by a hit man and Oliver catches her fighting back, Kaia's secret is exposed. In a split-second decision, she flees her small town, taking Oliver with her. With hit men stalking their every move, can Kaia and Oliver protect each other long enough to uncover the mysteries of her past? Look out for the full reviews of these awesome books in the March 2017 print issue of Bulletin of the Center of Children's Books!
Kirkus has reviewed Girl Out of Water by Laura Silverman: “Anise's reluctance to leave, rooted in worries of forgetting home and being forgotten, will resonate with readers who've ever been homesick… A quick summer read to reassure teens who worry about college or blooming where they're planted.” You can read the full review online now and see it in their March 1st print edition!  Book Info Girl Out of Water by Laura Silverman Pub. Date: May , 2017 Imprint: Sourcebooks Fire Buy it: Amazon | B&N | Book Depository Ocean breeze in her hair and sand between her toes, Anise can't wait to spend the summer before her senior year surfing and hanging out on the beach with friends. Santa Cruz is more than her home-it's her heart. But when her aunt, a single mother, is in a serious car accident, Anise must say goodbye to California to help care for her three young cousins. Landlocked Nebraska is the last place Anise wants to be. Sure, she loves her family, but it's hard to put her past behind her when she's living in the childhood house of the mother who abandoned her. And with every Instagram post, her friends back home feel further away. Then she meets Lincoln, a charismatic, one-armed skater who challenges her to swap her surfboard for a skateboard. Because sometimes the only way to find your footing is to let go. Carol Weston's fantastic book, Speed of Life (April 2017) gets another starred review! For those of you who have been keeping up, this is the third starred review this wonderful book has received! This time, the review is from School Library Journal: "This refreshing work tackles a lot of themes" "Weston isn’t afraid to tackle the squirm-inducing questions common to high school freshmen too embarrassed to seek sound information from reliable sources." Check out the full review in School Library Journal's March issue!  Book Info Speed of Life by Carol Weston Pub. Date: April 4th, 2017 Imprint: Jabberwocky Buy it: Amazon | B&N | Book Depository Sofia lost her mother eight months ago, and her friends were 100% there for her. Now it's a new year and they're ready for Sofia to move on. Problem is, Sofia can't bounce back, can't recharge like a cellphone. She decides to write Dear Kate, an advice columnist for Fifteen Magazine, and is surprised to receive a fast reply. Soon the two are exchanging emails, and Sofia opens up and spills all, including a few worries that are totally embarrassing. Turns out even advice columnists don't have all the answers, and one day Sofia learns a secret that flips her world upside down. SPEED OF LIFE is the heartbreaking, heartwarming story of a girl who thinks her life is over when really it's just beginning. It's a novel about love, family, grief, and growing up. What Booklist has to say about Radium Girls (May 2017): “Written in a highly readable, narrative style, Moore’s chronicle of these inspirational women’s lives is sure to provoke discussion—and outrage—in book groups.” Check out the full review in the March 15th issue of Booklist!  Book Info The Radium Girls by Kate Moore Pub. Date: May 2nd, 2017 Imprint: Sourcebooks Buy it: Amazon | B&N The incredible true story of the women who fought America's Undark danger The Curies' newly discovered element of radium makes gleaming headlines across the nation as the fresh face of beauty, and wonder drug of the medical community. From body lotion to tonic water, the popular new element shines bright in the otherwise dark years of the First World War. Meanwhile, hundreds of girls toil amidst the glowing dust of the radium-dial factories. The glittering chemical covers their bodies from head to toe; they light up the night like industrious fireflies. With such a coveted job, these "shining girls" are the luckiest alive ― until they begin to fall mysteriously ill. But the factories that once offered golden opportunities are now ignoring all claims of the gruesome side effects, and the women's cries of corruption. And as the fatal poison of the radium takes hold, the brave shining girls find themselves embroiled in one of the biggest scandals of America's early 20th century, and in a groundbreaking battle for workers' rights that will echo for centuries to come. Written with a sparkling voice and breakneck pace, The Radium Girls fully illuminates the inspiring young women exposed to the "wonder" substance of radium, and their awe-inspiring strength in the face of almost impossible circumstances. Their courage and tenacity led to life-changing regulations, research into nuclear bombing, and ultimately saved hundreds of thousands of lives... We are thrilled to share that Stranger Things Have Happened (April 2017) by the awesome Jeff Strand has received a starred review from Booklist: "As he did in The Greatest Zombie Movie Ever (2016), Strand flings a visionary, if impulsive, protagonist into encounters that simultaneously test his mettle and leave readers weak with laughter. The card-trick strategy may meet with mixed success, but Marcus is enough of a winner to earn both admiration and enthusiastic applause." Don't miss the full review in Booklist's March 1st issue!  Book Info ★Stranger Things Have Happened by Jeff Strand Pub. Date: April 4th, 2017 Imprint: Sourcebooks Fire Buy it: Amazon | B&N | Book Depository At 15, Marcus Millian III, the great-grandson of the famous Zachary the Stupendous, is already a talented illusionist. But when Marcus chokes during a card trick and leaves the audience unimpressed, prideful Zachary promises that he and Marcus are working on an illusion that will shock, stun, and astonish. That night, Zachary dies in his sleep. To uphold the honor of Marcus's beloved great-grandfather, the show must go on, and Marcus will need to make a shark disappear in front of everybody. It would take a sorcerer to pull this off, but, hey, Marcus is the next best thing…right? Kim Dinan's The Yellow Envelope (April 2017) received a wonderful review from Booklist: "This is a capably narrated, decidedly introspective, soul-searching travel memoir of the Eat, Pray, Love variety and will likely draw the same audience." The full Booklist review will be in their March 1st issue. So be on the look out for it!  Book Info The Yellow Envelope (April 2017) Buy it: Amazon | B&N | Book Depository What Would You Do with a Yellow Envelope? After Kim and her husband decide to quit their jobs to travel around the world, they're given a yellow envelope containing a check and instructions to give the money away. The only three rules for the envelope: Don't overthink it; share your experiences; don't feel pressured to give it all away. Through Ecuador, Peru, Nepal, and beyond, Kim and Brian face obstacles, including major challenges to their relationship. As she distributes the gift to people she encounters along the way she learns that money does not have a thing to do with the capacity to give, but that giving―of ourselves―is transformational. Other Reviews for The Yellow Envelope: Kirkus: “a memorable adventure...” Publishers Weekly: ”many readers will enjoy the uplifting moments Dinan experiences during her quest.” We are so pleased to share this glowing review of How to Make a French Family from Booklist: “Verant’s memoir touches on universal, real-life themes, like love, loss, and family, while mixing in plenty of delicious French flavors (and actual recipes) that make for a tasty read that’s true to the heart.” The full review will appear in the March 1st issue of Booklist, don't miss it!  Book Info How to Make a French Family by Samantha Verant Pub. Date: April 4th, 2017 Buy it: Amazon | B&N | Book Depository The heartwarming, hilarious story of the culture clashes and faux pas that add up to one happy French family When Samantha is given a second chance at love at the age of forty, she moves to southwestern France, thinking she's prepared for her new role in life as an instant American wife and stepmom. It turns out, though, that making a French family takes more than just good intentions and a quick lesson in croissant-baking. Even while suffering from culture shock and struggling to communicate with and parent her ten-year-old stepson and thirteen-year-old stepdaughter in a culture drastically different from her own, Samantha is determined to adapt to her adopted homeland—because when love and a new life is on the line, giving up isn't an option. |
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