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Editorial Content for Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story

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Angela Warsinske

As we approach the 15th anniversary of September 11, 2001, it is becoming more and more clear that an entire generation of children exist who were not born yet when the tragedy happened. Nora Baskin Raleigh is an author who writes books straight from the heart. Her book, NINE, TEN: A September 11th Story, sets out to describe the kind of world children were accustomed to living in only two days before the planes crashed into the towers. Read More

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Ask anyone: September 11, 2001, was serene and lovely, a perfect day --- until a plane struck the World Trade Center. ANYTHING BUT TYPICAL is a touching look at the days leading up to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and how that day impacted the lives of four middle schoolers. These four don’t know one another, but their lives are about to intersect in ways they never could have imagined.

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Ask anyone: September 11, 2001, was serene and lovely, a perfect day --- until a plane struck the World Trade Center. ANYTHING BUT TYPICAL is a touching look at the days leading up to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and how that day impacted the lives of four middle schoolers. These four don’t know one another, but their lives are about to intersect in ways they never could have imagined.

About the Book

From the critically acclaimed author of ANYTHING BUT TYPICAL comes a touching look at the days leading up to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and how that day impacted the lives of four middle schoolers.

Ask anyone: September 11, 2001, was serene and lovely, a perfect day --- until a plane struck the World Trade Center.

But right now it is a few days earlier, and four kids in different parts of the country are going about their lives. Sergio, who lives in Brooklyn, is struggling to come to terms with the absentee father he hates and the grandmother he loves. Will’s father is gone, too, killed in a car accident that has left the family reeling. Naheed has never before felt uncomfortable about being Muslim, but at her new school she’s getting funny looks because of the head scarf she wears. Aimee is starting a new school in a new city and missing her mom, who has to fly to New York on business.

These four don’t know one another, but their lives are about to intersect in ways they never could have imagined. Award-winning author Nora Raleigh Baskin weaves together their stories into an unforgettable novel about that seemingly perfect September day --- the day our world changed forever.

June 14, 2016

This Bookreporter.com Special Newsletter spotlights a book that we think is a great summer reading selection. Read more about it, and enter our Summer Reading Contest by Wednesday, June 15th at 5pm ET for a chance to win one of five copies of THE GIRLS by Emma Cline, which is now available. Please note that each contest is only open for 24 hours, so you will need to act quickly!

Editorial Content for The Seventh Wish

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Angela Warsinske

Whether it is a young girl with a talking pencil in ALL THE ANSWERS or a dog who can travel through time in her series Ranger in Time, Kate Messner has always been an author who can write a book that discusses multiple daily life topics smoothly with an element of magic. Her best book yet, THE SEVENTH WISH, exceptionally tackles the daily life of a 12-year-old girl and a serious family issue. Read More

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Charlie feels like she's always coming in last. From her Mom's new job to her sister's life away at college, everything else always seems to be more important than Charlie's upcoming dance competition or science project. Unsure of how to get her family's attention, Charlie comes across the surprise of her life one day while ice-fishing . . . in the form of a floppy, scaly fish offering to grant her a wish in exchange for its freedom. Charlie can't believe her luck until she realizes that this fish has a funny way of granting wishes, despite her best intentions.

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Charlie feels like she's always coming in last. From her Mom's new job to her sister's life away at college, everything else always seems to be more important than Charlie's upcoming dance competition or science project. Unsure of how to get her family's attention, Charlie comes across the surprise of her life one day while ice-fishing . . . in the form of a floppy, scaly fish offering to grant her a wish in exchange for its freedom. Charlie can't believe her luck until she realizes that this fish has a funny way of granting wishes, despite her best intentions.

About the Book

Charlie feels like she's always coming in last. From her Mom's new job to her sister's life away at college, everything else always seems to be more important than Charlie's upcoming dance competition or science project. Unsure of how to get her family's attention, Charlie comes across the surprise of her life one day while ice-fishing . . . in the form of a floppy, scaly fish offering to grant her a wish in exchange for its freedom. Charlie can't believe her luck until she realizes that this fish has a funny way of granting wishes, despite her best intentions. But when her family faces a challenge bigger than any they've ever experienced, Charlie wonders if some things might be too important to risk on a wish.

With the same warmth and fun that readers loved in ALL THE ANSWERS, Kate Messner weaves fantasy into the ordinary, giving every reader the opportunity to experience a little magic.

Bernard Meltzer

We may give without loving, but we cannot love without giving.

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Bernard Meltzer

Interview: Liz Kessler, author of Read Me Like a Book

Jun 13, 2016

Who am I? Who will I become? These are tough questions for any teen to answer.  In READ ME LIKE A BOOK, 17-year-old Ashleigh Walker’s life has become a whirlwind; from coping with her parents’ marital troubles, to navigating her first sort-of relationship, Ash’s future is daunting and uncertain. The answers to these questions become even less clear when Miss Murray --- the cool English teacher --- takes over Ash’s class...and her heart. Miss Murray becomes the one constant for Ash; forcing her to try a little harder, to care a little deeper, and to confront these difficult questions head on. In this interview with Teenreads.com’s Terrell Orr, author Liz Kessler discusses the social and political climate surrounding the novel, her thoughts about social media, and what she has in store for readers next!

Editorial Content for Read Me Like a Book

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Terrell W. Orr

Ash has never been the most dedicated student in the world. Between the cute mystery boy who just slipped her his number at her birthday party, her parents who can't seem to get through a single meal without fighting and whatever trouble her spunky best friend Cat is getting into this week, focusing on school is the last thing on her mind. That is, until Miss Murray arrives.   Read More

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Ashleigh Walker is a mediocre student with an assortment of friends, a sort-of boyfriend and no plans for the future. Then a straight-from-college English teacher, Miss Murray, takes over Ash’s class and changes everything. Miss Murray smiles a lot. She shares poetry with curse words in it. She’s, well, cool. Before she knows it, Ashleigh is in love. Intense, heart-racing, all-consuming first love. But what will happen if Miss Murray finds out Ashleigh is in love with her?

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Ashleigh Walker is a mediocre student with an assortment of friends, a sort-of boyfriend and no plans for the future. Then a straight-from-college English teacher, Miss Murray, takes over Ash’s class and changes everything. Miss Murray smiles a lot. She shares poetry with curse words in it. She’s, well, cool. Before she knows it, Ashleigh is in love. Intense, heart-racing, all-consuming first love. But what will happen if Miss Murray finds out Ashleigh is in love with her?

About the Book

In her first novel for young adults, New York Times best-selling author Liz Kessler tells a story about finding a kindred spirit and becoming your true self.

Ashleigh Walker is a mediocre student with an assortment of friends, a sort-of boyfriend and no plans for the future. Then a straight-from-college English teacher, Miss Murray, takes over Ash’s class and changes everything. Miss Murray smiles a lot. She shares poetry with curse words in it. She’s, well, cool. And she seems to really care about her students. About Ashleigh. For the first time, Ash feels an urge to try harder. To give something --- someone --- her best. Before she knows it, Ashleigh is in love. Intense, heart-racing, all-consuming first love. It’s strong enough to distract her from worrying about bad grades and her parents’ marriage troubles. But what will happen if Miss Murray finds out Ashleigh is in love with her?

June 2016

Our New in Paperback roundup this month includes THE LAND OF STORIES: Beyond the Kingdoms by Chris Colfer, in which the Bailey twins and their friends travel beyond the kingdom to stop the Masked Man's scheme; MOONPENNY ISLAND by Tricia Springstubb, where a girl grows to see the truth about herself and her loved ones as she learns about fossils; and SERAFINA AND THE BLACK CLOAK by Robert Beatty, in which a 12-year-old girl races to uncover the Man in the Black Cloak's identity before he kidnaps all the children.

Books to Add to Your Guy-brary, Part 1

Here at Teenreads, we want to encourage everyone to enjoy reading just as much as we do. Lately, however, it seems as though many of our readers are having trouble finding books that speak to them as guys. With that in mind, we decided to curate this collection of books coming out this May-June that feature male protagonists, male narrators, or just plain great storylines that all genders can relate to.

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June 2016

This month's Cool & New roundup includes THE WOLF'S BOY by Susan Williams Beckhorn, an engaging tale about an outcast and a wolf making their way north during an Ice Age winter; PROJECT (UN)POPULAR BOOK #1 by Kristen Tracy, where two friends are determined to photograph more than just the popular kids for the yearbook; and THE GATHERING STORM (The Hidden World of Changers) by H.K. Varian, a story about four kids who must master their newfound shapeshifting abilities in time to save their home.