People of the Sun (Eye of Ra #3)
If you could change history, should you? This is a question that is often asked by people considering the possibility and implications of...
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Mary Lanni
Sep 24, 20213 min read
Elvis and the World as it Stands
Twenty years after the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, more and more stories for young people are coming into the world. However,...
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Mary Lanni
Sep 21, 20213 min read
The Wolf's Curse
Death is a necessary part of life, and it has captured humans’ attention for millennia. Even after studying death and how different...
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Mary Lanni
Sep 17, 20212 min read
What Lives in the Woods
I’m definitely a chicken when it comes to scary stories, but middle grade novels include just the right amount of fright without scaring...
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Mary Lanni
Sep 14, 20213 min read
The Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna
Stories of profound courage in the face of unfathomable circumstances pepper the memories of generations past. Though they can sometimes...
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Mary Lanni
Sep 7, 20212 min read
A Touch of Ruckus
Have you ever felt like you would do whatever was necessary to make life easier for those you love? I have often felt that way, setting...
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Mary Lanni
Aug 24, 20213 min read
Pahua and the Soul Stealer
The more mythology I read, the more I want to read. Like many, I grew up learning about Egyptian, Greek, and Roman mythology, but I...
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Mary Lanni
Aug 20, 20213 min read
Missing Okalee
Do you remember the first book that ever made you cry? For me, it was Bridge to Terabithia. I remember thinking at the time that I had...
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Mary Lanni
Aug 10, 20212 min read
Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it here again - I love that there are so many book series being written that showcase mythology from...
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Mary Lanni
Aug 3, 20212 min read
Kingdom of Secrets
As was the case for many other people, The Hunger Games was a book that left a literary mark on me. Katniss Everdeen, as the symbol of...
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Mary Lanni
Jul 9, 20212 min read
The Verdigris Pawn
One of the most enjoyable parts of reading, for me, is being able to escape the stresses of the real world and dive into a fantasy...
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Mary Lanni
Jul 6, 20212 min read
The Last Shimmer
I continue to be impressed by the skills and ambition of young authors as more and more of their work comes to my attention. Thanks to...
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Mary Lanni
Jun 25, 20213 min read
The Coblyn Chronicles
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know I have a soft spot for Celtic language and folklore. Typically, that connection...
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Mary Lanni
Jun 22, 20214 min read
The Dryad's Cede
There is a special place in literature for fairy tales. These memorable stories are at once enjoyable and carry important messages for...
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Mary Lanni
Jun 18, 20212 min read
Strong Like the Sea
I was lucky enough to travel to Hawaii when I was younger, and it was a trip that I will remember forever. I loved that there were stands...
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Mary Lanni
Jun 16, 20213 min read
A Mermaid in Middle Grade
There is an art to writing series for independent readers transitioning to longer chapter books. Series like The Magic Treehouse and...
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Mary Lanni
Jun 11, 20212 min read
Curse of the Forgotten City
Fantasy adventures are some of my favorite reads, especially for middle grade and young adult audiences. In addition to the exciting plot...
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Mary Lanni
Jun 8, 20213 min read
Author Feature: Antoine Bandele
Ever since discovering the Tristan Strong series by Kwame Mbalia, I’ve been entranced by the Orishas of West African folklore. This is a...
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Mary Lanni
Jun 4, 20212 min read
Maggie Vaults Over the Moon
Growing up as a dancer, I love reading inspirational stories about characters who persevere to succeed in athletics even when the going...
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Mary Lanni
May 28, 20212 min read
Itch
Allergies and skin conditions are no joke, and they are a reality for people all over the world. From taking medication to carrying...
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