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A Snicker of Magic

September 29, 2014 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Tweens Read: That time I took The Tween and a friend to a book festival to meet Natalie Lloyd and Jennifer Ziegler

It is only incredible motherly love that could make me wake up at 4:30 A.M. on a Saturday and drive almost 5 hours. I mean, do you know how early 4:30 A.M. is? And on a Saturday. A SATURDAY! The Tween, Natalie Lloyd and Tween 2 As you may know, earlier this year The Tween, […]

April 28, 2014 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Middle Grade Monday – April 28, 2014

I’m always on the lookout for a good new middle grade – probably not for the reason you might think. I’m honestly not as good at middle grade discovery as I am at young adult. Partially, it’s a personal preference. I also follow more YA authors on Twitter, so that avenue of discovery is easier. […]

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