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Hi I'm Michelle I. Mason & my YA novel, YOUR LIFE HAS BEEN DELAYED, is about 17yo Jenny, who gets on a plane in NY in 1995, but when she lands in St. Louis, she learns 25 years have passed. So she has to adjust to life in a new century.

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2021-12-22

Our Author Spotlight is on BB Russell and her debut YA novel, KINDREDS (): https://t.co/47l3cQywaw Read about the book, her playlist, and enter to win a copy!

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2021-12-03

Late (as usual) for the final 😅

It's been a weird, uncertain year, but I'm so glad to have connected with readers, author friends, and the other during the launch for my queer YA sci-fi. 🥰

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2021-11-22

A1: I’m Megan from Colorado and my novel is out now from . This harrowing verse novel tells the story of a young girl who wakes up utterly alone in her small Colorado town. Perfect for fans of Hatchet and the I Survived series.

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2021-11-22

Our Author Spotlight is on Alex Perry and her debut middle grade novel, PIGHEARTED (Little Brown Books for Young Readers), out on Oct. 26: https://t.co/X3lYyzFzAs Read about her inspiration and enter to win a copy!

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2021-10-15

Our Author Spotlight is on and her debut young adult novel, YOUR LIFE HAS BEEN DELAYED () out Sept. 7: https://t.co/LwV0xn3yA6 Read about her inspiration and publishing journey & enter to win a copy!

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2021-08-20

So grateful to the Community Literacy Foundation for selecting ALONE as a June "Rising to the Challenge" Book Buddy selection, and for sending 37 copies to schools and libraries throughout Missouri. https://t.co/FrCG25V7xt

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2021-06-17

HAVE A LITTLE FAITH IN ME fits Madeline's vibes because she's cheeky and learns to really like the color blue in LAST CHANCE BOOKS.

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2021-05-22

Had no idea Twitter had new crop dimensions and do I ever need a reason to re-share the cover of REA AND THE BLOOD OF THE NECTAR?😍

Here she is gearing up for her release on JUNE 15TH!!

Pre-order here! https://t.co/gyZP9NjkUr

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2021-05-07

Our Author Spotlight is on and her debut MG novel, REA AND THE BLOOD OF THE NECTAR (), out on June 15: https://t.co/fiukUJOQ3L Read about the inspiration for this adventure-fantasy rooted in Indian culture, and enter to win a copy!

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2021-04-30

Hi I'm Annaliese The is out in the UK 6th May and the US 11th Nov.
In a world where science rules & dragons fear to tread, Paisley must trust her instincts & forge new friendships, as she tries to defy her destiny & outrun fate.

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2021-03-22

Demon's Tongue, an incendiary chemical that can burn underwater, was inspired by Greek Fire: a chemical weapon used by the ancient Greeks to set fire to their enemies' ships while at sea.

To this day, no one knows exactly how Greek Fire was made.

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2021-03-22

Our Author Spotlight is on and her NY Times & Indie bestselling debut YA novel, WINGS OF EBONY (/ ), out now: https://t.co/XuRWEottky

Read about her inspiration, marketing tips, and playlist, and enter to win a copy!

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2021-02-20

What are some of your favorite books by black authors? New releases? Book you're looking forward to? Here are a few of mine!

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2021-02-02

A1: My debut REA AND THE BLOOD OF THE NECTAR follows 12 yo Rea from India as she portals into a magical land in search of her twin brother. It's an exciting quest with dark secrets, evil creatures, great friendships, & magic!

Releases MAY 1!

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2021-01-26

i'm gabhi, kidlit author & magical girl! i'm 🇧🇷, obsessed with my cats, and a biiiig language enthusiast 🗣

LIKE A LOVE SONG is about a latina pop star reclaiming her place at the top with the help of a fake boyfriend! 🎤💖

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2021-01-22

Oooh, a girl can dream!

I would put my book next to:
🔸The ARU SHAH series by Roshani Chokshi
🔸AKATA WITCH by Nnedi Okorafor
🔸THE SERPENT SECRET by Sayantani DasGupta
🔸NEVERMOOR: THE TRIALS OF MORRIGAN CROW by Jessica Townsend!

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2021-01-22

My wip: Chinese death gods, grim reapers, and vampires oh my!

Sort-of pitch: a girl makes a deal with a death god to save her world — and the boy she hates — from vampires.



Picrew: https://t.co/jRfgePCbDM

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2021-01-06

Thanks for having me! Strangeworlds Travel Agency is out on the 4th May with , and can be preordered (or, if in the UK, bought!) now!
B&N: https://t.co/smK4eSTx9h
Indiebound: https://t.co/r0Yjdl88IB
WStones: https://t.co/swBsIj0r9q

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2020-12-22

, thank you for hosting tonight's chat for

Hi everyone! My debut YA rom-com, A Pho Love Story, pubs 2/9/21. It's about two Viet-Am teens falling in love . . . even though their families own competing (and neighboring) restaurants!

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2020-12-09