Lit Review Crew – Mrs. Book Dragon

Lazy Sunday Reads

January 20, 2020 ♦

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It’s January and the bitter cold is upon us. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than by snuggled in my favorite blanket next to my daughter and reading some powerful and funny picture books? Powerful Characters in Real Life These two titles were both gifted to me by…

Recent Reads

December 2, 2019 ♦

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Hello! It’s been awhile, and I am sorry! It’s been a wild couple of months and I have neglected a lot of things, including my blog and author interviews. It is time to get it back going, so here is a recent reads post to motivate me. These are the…

What I’ve Been Reading

November 4, 2019 ♦

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Last week I got caught up on some books so I can get closer to my goal of 365 books this year. Also, October ended and I have read 19 books! I will try and get a post featuring those reads soon. Books I Finished As you can see, I…

Author and Illustrator Feature: Amy Newbold and Greg Newbold

October 12, 2019 ♦

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I was fortunate enough to interview both Amy and Greg Newbold. They have collaborated and created three books, most recently If Monet Painted a Monster which was published October 1. Let’s start with some questions about them so we can get to know them a little better. Introductions 3 Little…

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?

September 30, 2019 ♦

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September 23-30 I am sorry I haven’t posted in a few weeks about the books I have read! School and life balance is a constant struggle. However, know that I am still reading. Books I Finished Option Pile I also posted a lot of author interviews, so make sure to…

Guess Who REVEALED Plus Interview

September 30, 2019 ♦

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Yesterday I posted a “Guess Who” on one of my favorite Middle Grade authors. Are you ready to find out who it was? Drum roll please! …. PAULA CHASE! Paula has written SEVEN middle grade novels-including two of my favorite reads- So Done and Dough Boys. She is a force…

Guess Who Reveal and Interview

September 30, 2019 ♦

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Yesterday I posted a Guess Who about a science-loving Ravenclaw who has written over 25 books for young readers. Do you know who she is? Are you ready to see if you were right? Drum roll…. … Jennifer Swanson! Jennifer was kind enough to chat with me about her books,…

Timm Holmes and his Start A Story Workshop Journey-Part One

September 29, 2019 ♦

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Timm Holmes is the author of three children’s books, “Peanut Butter & Dragon” (May 2017), “Splash, Fin, Toothy Grin!” (Oct 2017), and “The Rainobuzz” (Nov 2019). He is also the creator of Start A Story Young Writers Workshop and hosts Start A Story on the children’s television show and you can watch…

Guess What Festival? Plus, Interview With Children’s Author, Christina Matula!

September 29, 2019 ♦

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Can you guess what festival this is from the clues below? It happens during the harvest moon You traditionally eat mooncakes You hang paper lanterns It’s the second biggest festival in the lunar calendar after Chinese New Year Some people say it’s like Chinese Thanksgiving If you guessed the Chinese…

Who Is This Middle Grade Author?

September 29, 2019 ♦

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Who is this Middle Grade author? Here are some clues: Clue #1 Once ran into the middle of a large sticker briar field when running from a dog. Clue #2 Went out of the country for the first time at age eight because their uncle was trying out for a…