I need to go on vacation more often. I’ve read some incredible books this week. Had the privilege of reading Erin Soderberg Downing upcoming middle-grade novel (September 2025) and it blew me away. I would have to say, her BEST one yet. Literally could NOT stop reading.

NCBLA is accepting applications for the next award year (2025). Check out the information in the QR code. If you have any questions, let me know.

Here is the link to the CLA (Children's Literacy Assembly) website and application information...

www.childrensliteratureassembly.org/notables.html

Author Allie Millington, Olivetti first brought us Olivetti which was such a powerful story. This March she will share with the world her second novel, Once for Yes. I grabbed an ARC during #NCTE24 in Boston. I was blown away by the story.