Category: Young Readers

#BooksForTheHoliday – June 13th is International Axe Throwing Day

by J.M. Northup, posted in Action & Adventure, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Health, Fitness & Dieting, Holidays & Observances, Non-Fiction & Educational, Sports & Outdoors, Young Readers

"Once the pastime of loggers and lumberjacks, axe throwing has grown in popularity in more recent years. Across North America and spreading around the world, clubs and organizations provide places for enthusiasts to practice their sport. Designed to be family-friendly, throwers of all ages participate." https://nationaldaycalendar.com/international-axe-throwing-day-june-13/ I am stoked because my favorite sport is lumberjack … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – June 13th is International Axe Throwing Day

#MeetMyCharacter: The Little Girl in the Moon – The Big Idea

by J.M. Northup, posted in Astronomy, Author/Book Spotlight, Character Interview, Children's Book, FEATURE, Interview, Middle Grade Lit, Space, Women Writers, Young Readers

MEET MY CHARACTER Tell us about your story: What is the name of your book? The Little Girl in the Moon - The Big Idea What genre is it? Children’s Picture Book When and where is your tale set? It takes place in the present Who are you? What is your name? The Moonling (The … Continue reading #MeetMyCharacter: The Little Girl in the Moon – The Big Idea

#MeetMyCharacter: The Little Girl in the Moon

by J.M. Northup, posted in Astronomy, Author/Book Spotlight, Character Interview, Children's Book, FEATURE, Interview, Middle Grade Lit, Space, Women Writers, Young Readers

MEET MY CHARACTER Tell us about your story: What is the name of your book? The Little Girl in the Moon What genre is it? Children’s Picture Book When and where is your tale set? On the Earth's moon Who are you? What is your name? The Moonling (The Little Girl in the Moon). Are … Continue reading #MeetMyCharacter: The Little Girl in the Moon

That’s #PUN-ny: Disney Jokes & Books

by J.M. Northup, posted in Children's Book, Funny Stuff I Like, Humor & Satire, Middle Grade Lit, Young Readers

I love books, movies, and Disney - all of which have been a huge part of my childhood experience.I don't confuse entertainment with Politics, so please don't go there. I love the artistry and stories, which is what I value about Disney. Anything beyond that, I don't care because the stories bring the same joy … Continue reading That’s #PUN-ny: Disney Jokes & Books

#MeetMyCharacter: Tommy

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Character Interview, Children's Book, FEATURE, Interview, Middle Grade Lit, Women Writers, Young Readers

MEET MY CHARACTER Tell us about your story: What is the name of your book? A Song of Peace What genre is it? Children’s Picture Book When and where is your tale set? In a park. Who are you? What is your name? Tommy. Are you a fictional or historical character? Fictional. What’s your role … Continue reading #MeetMyCharacter: Tommy