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October 16, 2011
Video Interview with NYTBS Author Lauren Oliver & Giveaway
On Tuesday, October 11th I, along with two other Wisconsin bloggers, Heidi Zweifel http://yabibliophile.blogspot.com/ and Jillian Heise http://heisereads.blogspot.com, had the great pleasure of conducting video interviews with New York Times Bestselling Author Lauren Oliver, who was in town to speak about her new middle grade novel, Liesel & Po. The experience was fantastic. It's not every day you [...]
September 23, 2011
Find Your Inspiration with New York Times Bestselling Author Lisa McMann
Find Your Inspiration! Win a signed copy of Lisa McMann's latest MG novel, The Unwanteds I would like to share some inspiration with WhoRuBlog readers. Here's your chance to win a signed first edition of Lisa McMann's latest MG novel, The Unwanteds. Giveaway ends October 11, 2011 at 8:00 P.M. CST. It's easy to enter. [...]
August 3, 2011
Take Five with Swati Avasthi, Author of SPLIT
An interview with award-winning YA author, Swati Avasthi Enter to win a SIGNED copy of SPLIT by leaving your name and e-mail address under comments. If you follow this blog (it's easy click on Google Follower) then you qualify for a another entry. Tweet it or post on Facebook and it is another one. Just [...]
July 25, 2011
Who Is A Frienemy?
After a few conversations with some teens, I compiled this list to help readers determine whether a friend is really a frienemy. Take a look: A frienemy… …goes behind your back, undermines you. …sabotages your successes. …will say one thing to your face, then tells someone else the opposite. …blames you for his poor choices [...]
May 30, 2011
Buzzin' from the BEA
Reflections after the BEA and Teen Author Carnival Awestruck. It's the word that keeps buzzing in my head now that I'm back from attending the BEA. The Javits Center was huge, crowded, and at time overwhelming. I loved almost every minute of it. My least favorite part was waiting in the author signing lines, which [...]
May 20, 2011
Tips for Young Adults to Find & Interview for a Job
Help wanted: Sales associate at Wizard Toys, must be sixteen to apply. When I was in high school this was the first non-babysitting job I applied for. I put on a skirt, walked to the mall, and filled out an application. I stood and waited patiently as the owner read my completed paperwork. Finally, she [...]
April 13, 2011
Brilliant NOVELS by Brilliant YA Authors – Gayle Forman, Lauren Oliver, Jandy Nelson
This is a very quick post, my friends, but I need to share with you some YA novels that have blown me AWAY! Gayle Forman's Where She Went – the sequel to If I Stay – OMG incredible. So absolutely amazing. Can't stop thinking about these books, can't stop talking about them. Here's my comments about [...]
February 27, 2011
Chelsea Rae Swiggett on Coping with Fear, Anxiety, and Social Phobia
CHELSEA RAE SWIGGETT AN INTERVIEW ABOUT HER NON-FICTION YA BOOK RAE MY TRUE STORY of Fear, Anixiety, and Social Phobia Win a copy of her book: To win a copy of her book follow this blog and leave a comment! Entries accepted until 8:00PM CST March 16. Open to US and Canada residents. Brave, strong, [...]
January 16, 2011
A Blogtastic Extravaganza – Snuggle Up & Read
Blogtastic Extravaganza: Snuggle Up and Read I'm participating in a fun blog hop with lots of fantastic giveaways. WhoRuBlog is generously sponsored by: koco & viking. For more information about their products and beautiful gifts, please check out: kocoandviking.blogspot.com (facebook, twitter). Their portion of the prize package includes: 1 Alphabet Tote custom, $30 1 Custom [...]
January 2, 2011
Take Five with YA Author Simone Elkeles
Here's the perfect way to start 2011. Snuggle up with a book by one of my most favorite YA authors, Simone Elkeles. Want the chance to WIN a copy of one of her books? Leave a comment about this interview, and which book you would want to read. Winner will be randomly chosen Sunday, January [...]
