AT YOUR SERVICE (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin Mix) giveaway runs through June 21st

[Jen]

Hi guys! I've been lurking here for a while and enjoying the discussions, but this is my first post. I have my first Goodreads giveaway going on now for a signed ARC and I'd love some entries if interested! Here's the book's description:

Thirteen-year-old Chloe Turner wants nothing more than to follow in Dad’s footsteps as a respected concierge in a posh NYC hotel. After all, living at a hotel is heaven, and perks like free concert tickets and all-access passes to boutiques, restaurants, and attractions aren’t too shabby either.

When the spoiled brat child of an important guest is only placated by some quick thinking on Chloe’s part, Chloe is awarded the role of Junior Concierge. But she might be in over her head when tasked with tending to the every whim of three royal guests: a twelve-year-old princess who can’t stand Chloe, a cute fourteen year-old prince(!), and their ten-year-old sister, who has a nasty knack for getting herself lost. After the youngest princess slips Chloe’s care, Chloe and the remaining royals must embark on an event-filled hunt for her through NYC’s best tourist spots.

[Jill]

This is on my Amazon Wish List since I read that you sold on PM. (And Congrats on your latest YA deal. I have a soft spot for stories about seniors. Especially kooky ones.)

[Jen]

Thanks, Jill- you just totally made my day! It's still so surreal to me that people are actually paying attention to my little books...

And Wanderlost is completely kooky, I promise! There is senior skinny-dipping in Italy:)

[Jenny]

This seems like a great story that my MG girls will love. It's hard to find MG books with action, and a juicy romance. I am the Librarian at a small, rural, public school and the previous (male) librarian didn't think these books were worth spending our small budget on. Reading should be fun! Especially at such an early age. If it isn't, students may be turned off reading for a lifetime. Can't wait to get this. :)

[Jill]

Jen-
Not little books!!! Great hilarious contemporary stories with wide appeal.

[Jen]

Yes, this!! :)

[Jen]

Jenny- Thanks! I'm so glad you feel this way. I've heard similar from librarians who demanded more of a literary slant to the books they ordered, but I agree with you that there is room on the shelves for both types of books. Sometimes a good "beach read" is exactly what can usher a reluctant reader into a lifelong enjoyment of books! Thanks for the support:)