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Tag: Animals
Dogpile, a guest post by Pete Hautman
I wondered why, after writing twenty-five books for young readers, I had never addressed the bond between a child and an animal.
Exploring Unique Creatures of the Deep and the Dark! A guest post by Lindsey Leigh
I hope this book sheds some light on the strange and wonderful animals you might find in the darkest reaches of caves!
Do Animals Belong in YA Fantasy? A guest post by Hanna C. Howard
Just as they make our lives richer, I think these creatures will make our bookshelves richer, too—richer, wilder, and ever so much more interesting.
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Saving Sunshine: It’s More Than a Sibling Story, a guest post by Saadia Faruqi
Saving Sunshine is also about planet earth and all the issues surrounding it today: global warming, human encroachment into animal habitats, endangering of species, and so much more.
The Leopard in the Mirror, a guest post by Nizrana Farook
This book was a joy to write – possibly the easiest one I’ve written so far. And it all came from the central idea of embracing the wildness within a girl.
Book Review: Snow Foal by Susanna Bailey
This compassionate book provides an important representation, especially given more than 400,000 kids in the US are in the foster care system.
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Creativity On the Wild Side: Writing Animal Point-of-View, a guest post by PJ Gardner
Now, writing animal POV isn’t all puppy breath and kitten kisses. There are definitely some challenges. But for the most part it’s a delight.
5 Middle Grade Books with Animal Companions, a guest post by Kalyn Josephson
While middle grade stories are replete with adorable animals and sidekicks, here are five that have really stuck with me.
Cindy Crushes Programming: The Dog Days of Summer, by Cindy Shutts
Teen librarian Cindy Shutts shares a programming idea centered around the dog days of summer
Book Review: Pointe, Claw by Amber J. Keyser
Publisher’s description Jessie Vale dances in an elite ballet program. She has to be perfect to land a spot with the professional company. When Jessie is cast in an animalistic avant-garde production, her careful composure cracks wide open. Nothing has felt more dangerous. Meanwhile, her friend Dawn McCormick’s world is full of holes. She wakes […]
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