Author Archives: Katy K.

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About Katy K.

I'm a librarian and book worm who believes that children and adults deserve great books to read.

6 Reasons to Apply to be a Cybils Judge

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Katy K.

The call for Cybils panelists is open now through September 7, 2024! It takes a lot of people to make these wonderful awards work, and you can be part of it! If you love books and post about them regularly, … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour: THE CREEPENING OF DOGWOOD HOUSE

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Katy K.

Join me for the blog tour of Eden Royce’s latest book, THE CREEPENING OF DOGWOOD HOUSE, featuring hair horror and an old and magical house. Continue reading →

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The Secret Library by Kekla Magoon

Posted on August 3, 2024 by Katy K.

The discovery of a hidden library full of secrets takes 12-year-old Dally on adventures through over a century of her family’s history in this thought-provoking adventure. Continue reading →

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The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst: A Cozy Fantasy Starring a Librarian with Unexpected Adventures

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Katy K.

As soon as I heard about this book, I was hooked. I’ve enjoyed lots of books by Sarah Beth Durst in the past, but a cozy fantasy starring a librarian – with jam and a sentient plant friend – was … Continue reading →

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Max in the House of Spies by Adam Gidwitz

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Katy K.

Max in the House of Spies by Adam Gidwitz is a tale of WWII trials that’s clear-eyed, nuanced, and funny. Continue reading →

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Romance Break: The Friend Zone Experiment by Zen Cho

Posted on July 20, 2024 by Katy K.

The Friend Zone Experiment by Zen Cho is a glamorous romance with real feelings and a social justice conscience. Continue reading →

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Werewolves and Selkies: Benji Zeb is a Ravenous Werewolf and The Selkie’s Daughter

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Katy K.

Here are two tales of fantastical creatures rarely covered in middle grade literature, one contemporary, one historical, both excellent. Continue reading →

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2023 Cybils Young Adult Speculative Fiction Finalists

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Katy K.

I always like to see what my counterparts on the Cybils young adult speculative fiction panel have chosen as finalists! I started listening to these first thing in January, and only realized when I went to start writing reviews that … Continue reading →

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Interview with Illustrator Bea Jackson: Creating Joyful Art for SUMMER IS HERE

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Katy K.

Read on for an interview with Bea Jackson, the illustrator of the gorgeous new book SUMMER IS HERE by Renée Watson (of Piecing Me Together and Ways to Make Sunshine), as well as the best-selling PARKER LOOKS UP! As you all … Continue reading →

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The Cookie Crumbles by Tracy Badua and Alechia Dow

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Katy K.

In this closed-building mystery, two best friends must work together to identify the criminal behind an attempted murder before one of them is unjustly blamed for it – or the would-be murderer strikes again. Continue reading →

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