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Ask the Author: Chrystal D. Giles

December 28, 2020 By Melissa Roske Leave a Comment

The Proust Questionnaire, popularized by the French novelist and essayist Marcel Proust, is said to reveal a person’s true nature through a series of probing, soul-searching questions. In the hot seat today: Chrystal D. Giles, author of the MG debut, TAKE BACK THE BLOCK (Random House, January 26, 2021).

What is your idea of perfect happiness? A casual evening with my husband where we eat amazing food and engage in deep conversation.

What is your greatest fear? Loss of a family member or loss of my presence of mind.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? I give too much of myself to others. They almost never deserve it, and yet I continue to give.

What is the trait you most deplore in others? Inaction, it almost always come with excuses. There will never be a good enough excuse not to grow. [Read more…] about Ask the Author: Chrystal D. Giles

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Ask the Author: Dorian Cirrone

December 21, 2020 By Melissa Roske Leave a Comment

The Proust Questionnaire, popularized by the French novelist and essayist Marcel Proust, is said to reveal a person’s true nature through a series of probing, soul-searching questions. In the hot seat today: Dorian Cirrone, kidlit author of The First Last Day, Prom Kings and Drama Queens, Dancing in Red Shoes Will Kill You, and more! [Read more…] about Ask the Author: Dorian Cirrone

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Ask the Author: Chris Low

December 14, 2020 By Melissa Roske Leave a Comment

The Proust Questionnaire, popularized by the French novelist and essayist Marcel Proust, is said to reveal a person’s true nature through a series of probing, soul-searching questions. In the hot seat today: Chris Low, award-winning writer of short stories for children published in Highlights and Cricket magazines. [Read more…] about Ask the Author: Chris Low

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Ask the Author: Henry Herz

December 7, 2020 By Melissa Roske Leave a Comment

The Proust Questionnaire, popularized by the French novelist and essayist Marcel Proust, is said to reveal a person’s true nature through a series of probing, soul-searching questions. In the hot seat today: Henry Herz, author of fantasy and science fiction for children as well as horror/fantasy/humor adult short stories. [Read more…] about Ask the Author: Henry Herz

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Ask the Author: Natalie Rompella

November 30, 2020 By Melissa Roske Leave a Comment

The Proust Questionnaire, popularized by the French novelist and essayist Marcel Proust, is said to reveal a person’s true nature through a series of probing, soul-searching questions. In the hot seat today: Natalie Rompella, author of the MG novel Cookie Cutters and Sled Runners, and nonfiction titles The World Never Sleeps, The Secrets of Storytelling, and more. [Read more…] about Ask the Author: Natalie Rompella

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Ask the Author: Mitali Perkins

November 23, 2020 By Melissa Roske 1 Comment

The Proust Questionnaire, popularized by the French novelist and essayist Marcel Proust, is said to reveal a person’s true nature through a series of probing, soul-searching questions. In the hot seat today: Mitali Perkins, award-winning author of books for young readers including You Bring the Distant Near, Forward Me Back to You, Tiger Boy, Bamboo People, Secret Keeper, Rickshaw Girl, and many more! [Read more…] about Ask the Author: Mitali Perkins

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Ask the Author: Joyce Sweeney

November 16, 2020 By Melissa Roske 2 Comments

The Proust Questionnaire, popularized by the French novelist and essayist Marcel Proust, is said to reveal a person’s true nature through a series of probing, soul-searching questions. In the hot seat today: Joyce Sweeney, author of fourteen YA novels—including Center Line, Shadow, Players, and Headlock—plus two chapbooks of poetry. [Read more…] about Ask the Author: Joyce Sweeney

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Ask the Author: Debbie Reed Fischer

November 9, 2020 By Melissa Roske Leave a Comment

Ask the Author: Debbie Reed Fischer, kidlit author of This is Not the Abby Show, Swimming with the Sharks and Braless in Wonderland. [Read more…] about Ask the Author: Debbie Reed Fischer

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Ask the Author: Jennifer Swanson

November 2, 2020 By Melissa Roske Leave a Comment

The Proust Questionnaire, popularized by the French novelist and essayist Marcel Proust, is said to reveal a person’s true nature through a series of probing, soul-searching questions. In the hot seat today: Jennifer Swanson, award-winning author of more than 40 nonfiction books for children about science and technology, including  Brain Games, Astronaut-Aquanaut, Save the Crash-test Dummies, and Beastly Bionics. [Read more…] about Ask the Author: Jennifer Swanson

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Ask the Author: Mariama J. Lockington

October 26, 2020 By Melissa Roske Leave a Comment

The Proust Questionnaire, popularized by the French novelist and essayist Marcel Proust, is said to reveal a person’s true nature through a series of probing, soul-searching questions. In the hot seat today: Mariama J. Lockingon, author of the MG debut, For Black Girls Like Me (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2019). [Read more…] about Ask the Author: Mariama J. Lockington

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