Hello! This week, I will NOT be posting my usual daily blog schedule. Instead, I’m preparing for the upcoming SOCIETY OF CHILDREN BOOK WRITERS & ILLUSTRATORS conference happening this August 5-8, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Beverly Hills. I also will be hosting the annual NaPiBoWriWee reunion at this conference and tweeting…
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Welcome to WRITER WEDNESDAY! I’m pleased to announce the WINNER of our Medeia Sharif Book Contest Giveway Drawing! The winner will receive an autographed copy of Medeia Sharif’s debut YA novel BESTEST. RAMADAN. EVER. (Flux 2011). Congratulations! I had posted a blog Q&A with the lovely MEDEIA SHARIF, whose debut novel BESTEST. RAMADAN. EVER. debuted…
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Welcome to WRITER WEDNESDAY! Today’s special guest Q&A is with the lovely and talented MEDEIA SHARIF, whose debut YA novel BESTEST. RAMADAN. EVER. hits stores this July 8, 2011. It’s a hilarious and touching coming of age story about a young Muslim American teenager named Amira who’s trying her best to respect and obey her…
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