Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things

Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things by Lenore Look, illustrated by Leuyen Pham was excellent! I’m new to this series, though it was published all the

Interview with Shaun David Hutchinson, author of The School for Invisible Boys

Over at From The Mixed-Up Files Of Middle Grade Authors, I talked to author Shaun David Hutchinson (The School For Invisible Boys, February 2024 from Labyrinth Road) about the most

Never Enough by Jennifer Breheny Wallace

I’m mixed on this one. The good: Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—And What We Can Do About It is a well-researched, easy-to-read book about how important it is

Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood 

I enjoy Ali Hazelwood’s books. Check & Mate is her first YA novel and though it didn’t really feel very YA (the characters had lives that felt more 20-something than

When Are Movie Theaters’ Discount Days?

Thanks to RetailMeNot for this assignment, because I didn’t know there were discount days at movie theaters across the country. Now I do! You can check out the details here

Do Magnesium Calm Creams Really Help With Pain and Sleep?

Proponents of magnesium calming creams and sprays claim they can help with sleep, anxiety, stress, and more. For DailyOM Journal, I talked to an expert about magnesium cream benefits and

Interview with Kidlit Author Heather Alexander

Head over to From The Mixed-Up Files of Middle-Grade Authors to read my full interview with kidlit author Heather Alexander and hear about her new book, THE GOOD LUCK BOOK:

22 Early Holiday Gifts to Stash in Your Gift Closet Now

Stock up, stress less. 22 Early Holiday Gifts to Stash in Your Gift Closet Now. via RetailMeNot.

Do Magnesium Calm Creams Really Help With Pain and Sleep?

Over at DailyOM Journal, we looked into trendy wellness products like magnesium calming cream to see if it’s going to make a major impact on your sleep quality, stress level,

These Obnoxiously Giant Halloween Decorations Will Make Your House THAT House

October 31 is around the corner. Here’s how to get your scare on (via RetailMeNot).