Author-Illustrator Interview: Salima Alikhan on The Pied Piper of Austin

Author-Illustrator Interview: Salima Alikhan on The Pied Piper of Austin

Learn about author-illustrator Salima Alikhan. Peek: “My mother is from Germany, and my father was born in India and raised in Pakistan. Therefore I grew up with a very interesting mix of fairy tales in the household.” Note: Salima now makes her home in Austin, Texas.

Her latest book is The Pied Piper of Austin (Pelican,

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Interview with Cynthia Leitich Smith; Tantalize Giveaway

Interview with Cynthia Leitich Smith; Tantalize Giveaway

Interview with Cynthia Leitich Smith by Jessica Rodriguez from Jessica’s Vision.

In today’s interview, I talk about characters and loss, my favorite books, what started me writing for young adults, the inspiration behind chef Bradley Sanguini, and my Gothic fantasy series. I also offer some writing advice.

Peek: [on the title Tantalize] “It comes from a line in the book: ‘Call me werecurious,

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New Voice: Rachel Hawkins on Hex Hall

New Voice: Rachel Hawkins on Hex Hall

Rachel Hawkins is the first-time author of Hex Hall (Disney-Hyperion, March 2, 2010). From the promotional copy:

Three years ago, Sophie Mercer discovered that she was a witch. It’s gotten her into a few scrapes. Her non-gifted mother has been as supportive as possible, consulting Sophie’s estranged father–an elusive European warlock–only when necessary.

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YA & Kids! Books Central Auction: Bid on a First-10-Pages Critique by Children’s-YA Author Cynthia Leitich Smith

YA & Kids! Books Central Auction: Bid on a First-10-Pages Critique by Children’s-YA Author Cynthia Leitich Smith

Do you write for middle graders or young adults?

Bid to win a critique by me, author Cynthia Leitich Smith, of the first 10 pages of your novel in progress!

I’m the author of Rain Is Not My Indian Name, Tantalize, Eternal,

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E-Book Releases of Tantalize and Eternal

E-Book Releases of Tantalize and Eternal

Tantalize and Eternal, both by Cynthia Leitich Smith are now available as e-books from Candlewick Press.

In celebration, here are a couple of my fave fan trailers for Tantalize. The difference in approaches is interesting. Jaden emphasizes the murder mystery, and BloodLustEnt. emphasizes the romantic elements.

“Cynthia Leitich Smith’s Tantalize in a little over a minute.

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