Turn the Page
by Charlene Kochensparger
Why would teens become official book bloggers when they clearly have so many other things to juggle? It starts with a book—a book that gets them hooked on reading and sharing books with friends. Literary publicist Julie Schoerke says up to 90 percent of teens get their book recommendations online. Meet YA teen bloggers and influencers Hafsah and Asma of IceyBooks in the US; Hazel of Stay Bookish in the Philippines; and Australian Notebook Sisters Cait and Mime. These teens proclaim: “We read, write, and eat YA books.” […]
Beyond the Flap
by Terri Barnes
Jill Biden believes in the difference books make. Her mother and grandmother taught her to love books and library visits. As a girl, she often read late into the night, and now Biden encourages her students to be readers and writers. In addition to serving as the US’s Second Lady, Biden is the author of a children’s book, community college English teacher, military mom, and military family advocate who recognizes the power of a story to enrich the lives of children. […]
Readers Write
What new storyline or genre would you like to see your favorite author write next? A love story by Stephen King? A dystopian YA novel by Danielle Steel? Bestselling authors tend to focus on their primary genre for good reasons, but if they did break the mold, what do you think would be the most interesting switch for your favorite author and why? […]
