Infernal Devices - The Clockwork Prince

I just finished The Clock Work Angel. I AM LOVING CASSANDRA CLARE EVEN MORE NOW!
THE PRAISES DON'T STOP....

WINNER OF THE 2011 YALSA TEENS TOP TEN AWARD!
Winner of the 2011 Silver Inky Award!
A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

A #1 GLOBE AND MAIL BESTSELLER

A WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER

A LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER

A PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY BESTSELLER

A USA TODAY BESTSELLER

AN INDIE BOUND BESTSELLER

A NEW ATLANTIC INDEPENDENT BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION BESTSELLER

A SOUTHERN INDIE BESTSELLER LIST BESTSELLER

NOMINATED FOR ROMANTIC TIMES’ BEST YA NOVEL OF 2010

A 2011 RITA AWARD FINALIST

The Clockwork Angel

My students absolutely loved The Mortal Instrument Series, now we will read the prequel to how it all began. Hurray for Cassandra Clare's The Clockwork Angel!

Darth Paper Strikes Back

Kids love this follow up novel to Origami Yoda! Take a look at Tom Angleberger's video on how to make your own Darth Paper.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Cabin Fever

I am watching Jeff Kinney as he discusses his Diary of a Wimpy Books - live on a webcast. I love him because he is so down to earth and real. I can't wait to get my copy of Cabin Fever which comes out today!

The Mortal Instruments Series

Quest High School Book Club finished up City of Bones and just started City of Ashes. Loving Cassandra Clare right now!

SHELTER

Shelter : A Mickey Bolitar Novel



GOING TO READ THIS WITH MY HIGH SCHOOL BOOK CLUB, I CAN'T WAIT!

The Book Thief

The book thief is an incredibly beautiful book. It is narrated by Death and chronicles Leisel as she steals books in Nazi Germany. You won't read this book just once, you'll finish it and want to read it over and over. This young adult book is 5 of 5 stars.

Inheritance

Love this series - Inheritance coming out in November!

Babble's Top 20 Book List of all Time

Young Adult List:

1 The Hunger Games Trilogy

2 Mockingbird

3 Stargirl

4 Okay for Now

5 Peter and the Starcatchers series

6 The Giver

7 The Graveyard Book

8 The House of the Scorpion

9 The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

10 What the Moon Saw

11 Bridge to Terabithia

12 Fever 1793

13 Sabriel

14 The Outsiders

15 The Westing Game

16 Walk Two Moons

17 Wintergirls

18 The Dark is Rising

19 Tell Me a Secret

20 The Book Thief

List taken from Babble:
http://www.babble.com/products/kids-products/best-kids-books-by-age-young-adult-back-to-school-guide/

One Book For Trenton

Saturday, July 23, 2011

OneBook for Trenton

Stacy Sweigart, a girl I knew from high school, died tragically in a car accident last Tuesday night. Her husband, Jason, also died in the accident. Their six-year old son, Trenton, was with his grandparents when it happened.

In high school, Stacy and I rode the same bus. Over the years, I had lost touch with her, but we have many mutual friends. Now, as a friend, a parent, and a teacher and writer, I can't help but think about Stacy's and Jason's families and what they must be going through, especially little Trenton. When you imagine a six year-old boy trying to understand a situation like this, it makes your heart hurt even more.

But there is a way we can all help.

Books provide a peaceful place. They make kids smile and laugh. They take kids to imaginary worlds, where a jungle grows in a bedroom and a tree gives itself away in the name of love. Books can help heal the deepest wounds. Books can provide bright light in dark places.

I'm asking you (writers, readers, parents, teachers) to join the OneBook for Trenton cause. You can help by sending one of your favorite books directly to Trenton. Books should be new or gently-used and can range from your favorite picture book to your most beloved chapter book. This is also a chance for parents to get their kids or entire family involved. Feel free to write a note inside or just send the book to the address below:

OneBook for Trenton
4307 Judy Ave.
New Castle, IN 47362

This will only cost you postage, but helping to heal a kid's broken heart is priceless.

Tracy Edward Wymer - www.tracyedwardwymer.com

Teeth - Vampire Tales

Teeth - Vampire Tales

This compilation of nineteen different tales covers different aspects of vampires. With authors like Cassandra Clare, Holly Black, Neil Gaiman, Melissa Marr and others, you are sure to find some new favorite authors. I especially enjoyed reading Garth Nix's Vampire Weather. This young adult novel won't let die hard paranormal fans down.

Destiny by Kelly Moore

if you want my advice

about becoming an artist....

run the other way

for example

most artist use only factory made stretched canvas

i say buy a piece of salvage lumber

most artist are waiting for a gallery to "discover them"

i say find a place artist dont want to show and make it your own

most artist are trying to get big bucks for their art

i say get a reasonable price for it

most artist hang out with other artist

i say stay from anyone who has time to shoot the bull over a cup of coffee

most artist are on every social networking website on the innernet

i say less is more

and last but not least

when it comes to advice

disregard everything ive typed

because as i sayd

run the other way

Kelly Moore

Return of the Green Man by Kelly Moore

I was in Santa Fe this weekend and happened upon a unique artist named Kelly Moore. Turns out that not only is his art fabulous, but his poetry is too! He gave me permission to highlight some of his art and poetry before his new book comes out in two months. As soon as I get my hands on it, I will fill you in on what it is like. For now, enjoy this poem he wrote.....

the banks are collapsing

our one eyed kings dont know what to do

folks say the planets end is near

but its not so

humans may not make it

but the planets always gonna be

were just seeing

the return of the green man

while the grey men get buried

in the wrong sort of green


Find Kelly at www.kellymoore.net

Hold Me Closer Necromancer

Hold Me Closer by Lish McBride
This fast paced thriller is a roller coaster ride. McBride produces a dark, witty read that will keep high school readers turning the pages. Take a look at my book trailer to get a glimpse of the darker side....

Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland for the iPad is a beautifully illustrated book. It has moving animations on the pages of the book that kids (and adults) will love. One of the best features is that it allows you to select the abridged edition for bedtime or the original 249 page classic edition. I love iPad book, the selection is wonderful and really keeps kids engaged while they are reading!