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In the Author’s Tent: Sara Zarr
I imagine being a shepherdess on the hillside when Jesus went out looking for his one lost sheep. Robes blowing around my legs. A rough wooden staff in my hands. The way it might feel to see a grown...
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One World One Heart: kumbaya and a contest
I am honored and excited to participate in this year’s ONE WORLD ONE HEART Blog Event! ONE WORLD ONE HEART was started in 2007 by Lisa Swifka, aka A Whimsical Bohemian, as a way to bring together...
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In the Author’s Tent: Susan VanHecke
Welcome once again to The Author’s Tent! We’re interviewing Susan VanHecke today, and wow, are you in for a treat! A successful author of several nonfiction and fiction books for grown-ups and young...
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In the Author’s Tent: Varian Johnson
It’s my privilege to host Varian Johnson in the Author’s Tent today. This is the first stop on his blog tour for SAVING MADDIE, which hits the bookstores on Tuesday. Coincidentally, tomorrow is...
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In the Author’s Tent: Deborah Wiles
Guess who’s joining us in The Author’s Tent today? The lovely and talented Deborah Wiles! I’m a huge fan. There, I’ve said it. I savor Deborah’s beautiful blog musings, over at One Pomegranate, and...
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In the Author’s Tent: R.J. Anderson and Saundra Mitchell
I’m pleased to welcome two special guests to The Author’s Tent today: R.J. Anderson and Saundra Mitchell! Rebecca’s latest book, WAYFARER, was released just yesterday, and Saundra’s debut novel,...
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In the Author’s Tent: Lauren Baratz-Logsted
Having just returned from a trip to the East Coast last night, I’m still a bit addled jet-lagged this morning. But never fear: I’ve asked the fabulous Lauren Baratz-Logsted to help carry the...
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In the Author’s Tent: Barry Deutsch
Harriet the Spy, Jo March, Nancy Drew…I adore female characters who take on the world, armed to the teeth with intelligence and moxy! So it tickles me no end to introduce you to eleven-year-old Mirka,...
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In the Author’s Tent: Erin Blakemore
Women want fictional characters who mirror our own reflections, however smooth or unpolished we might be. Likewise, we’re drawn to headstrong protagonists who defy conventional expectations; who, in...
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5 Things I Learned About Judy Blume (and the one thing I wish I had)
Judy Blume strides across the stage at Aratani Theatre, flashes of teal polish visible through her peep-toed pumps. Her voice is strained by a lingering cold, but at 78 years young, she’s nowhere near...
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