by SCBWI Western Washington
Author Kiki Hamilton is proud to announce that her YA novel, THE MIDNIGHT SPY (first book in a series), was named one of the BEST BOOKS OF 2015 by Kirkus Reviews! Hamilton's popular books include the four-book FAERIE RING series, and the contemporary novel THE LAST DANCE. Congratulations, Kiki! Well deserved!
Martha Brockenbrough, author of THE GAME OF LOVE AND DEATH, attended the Kirkus Prize ceremony last night in Austin, Texas as a nominee in the Young People's Literature category. Alas, the award went to Pam Munoz Ryan's ECHO, but Martha immediately sent out a gracious post on Facebook and high-fived the winner in the process:... Continue Reading →
The second year of the Kirkus Prize, nominees of which have received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews, is upon us. Or, shall I say––it's upon MARTHA BROCKENBROUGH, who just this morning found out that her book, THE GAME OF LOVE AND DEATH, is a finalist for the 2015 Kirkus Prize in the Young Readers' Literature... Continue Reading →
Suzanne Selfors joins the elite ranks of people not eviscerated by Kirkus; indeed, the notoriously critical journal gives her a STAR.It's for SMELLS LIKE DOG, out on May 1 from Little, Brown.In other news, she's hired an animator to create fun new home page for Smells Like Dog on her website.Here's that review. Congratulations, Suzanne!Starred... Continue Reading →
From Publishers Weekly:By Diane Roback -- Publishers Weekly, 2/11/2010 12:30:00 PMOn hearing the news of the sale, and rebirth, of Kirkus Reviews, to Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon, we spoke with children’s and YA editor Vicky Smith, about moving forward.The February 1 and February 15 issues, she said, were being worked on by Kirkus staff... Continue Reading →
Hooray! Insert your own zombie joke here as you read about the news.
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