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Great review by Children’s Literature
The third edition of Votes of Confidence hasn’t had as many reviews as the earlier editions, partly because so many publications already reviewed it (and gave it great reviews). But Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database just posted this five-star review, which is greatly appreciated. Review: Great to keep in any young adult library, and an excellent […]
Cool places highlight Votes of Confidence
A couple of cool places that were critical to my becoming a writer featured Votes recently, so I’d like to feature them here. The alumni magazine of Medill at Northwestern University — the school where I got my master’s degree — featured Votes of Confidence 3rd Edition on the alumni bookshelf in the issue of […]
Librarian prep post for Votes of Confidence updates
Lerner Books has a handy prep post for librarians and school librarians on using Votes of Confidence 3rd Edition and other recent Lerner releases to engage young readers in important subject matter. An excerpt: In the vibrant world of middle-grade literature, every book is a doorway to adventure, a mirror of real-life experiences, and a […]
Preorders available for Animal Husbandry
As the new release, Votes of Confidence has been getting most of the attention lately, but my first fiction collection is now available for preorder from your local bookstore at Bookshop.org. This collection includes many of my most popular stories, including the title piece, Redundancy, Silver and Gold, Sentenced to Life, Granddad’s Ballgame, and others. […]
Some Votes of Confidence updates
With the new third edition of Votes of Confidence out March 5, there’s always more news about the book. Craighead County Library in Jonesboro, Arkansas, put out a nice list of important March releases, featuring Votes. The screenshot below shows all the other books it also highlighted. My publisher, Lerner Books, celebrated a bunch of […]
Votes is still #1 new release in the category
Worked on my in-progress novel at the Chicago Public Library today, and paid a visit to its copies of my newest release, Votes of Confidence 3rd Edition. As of today, it’s still the #1 new release in category at Amazon, and available just about anywhere you buy books.
Votes of Confidence 3rd Edition out now
The first of three 2024 books is out now! Votes of Confidence 3rd Edition for 2024 came out on March 5 and is available wherever you buy books (from your local bookstore via Bookshop.org, plus Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Target, Walmart, etc.). It’s available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook format. On release day, thanks in […]
