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.

Picture Book Round-Up

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Katy K.

My sweet little girl is home sick today, with Daddy and Brother.  Before I left for work, the two children were curled up on the sofa together, with Brother doing his very best dramatic reading of The Last King of … Continue reading →

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Sword Book Blitz with Giveaway

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Katy K.

Dear readers, I don’t think I’ve ever participated in a book blitz before.  But I read something from Amy Bai on John Scalzi’s blog, and she had me hooked at “inspired by Aerin-Sol”.  Even though I haven’t read the book … Continue reading →

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Momo

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Katy K.

Once upon a time, I traveled to Germany for my junior year abroad. There, in addition to my regular university classes, I took one class from the school for outlander students, a look at German children’s literature. I read a … Continue reading →

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Cybils Winners Thoughts

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Katy K.

And… the Cybils winners have been announced!  Hop on over to see the list of winners!  In my own category, the winner is The Luck Uglies – congratulations to author Paul Durham!!! I’ve been trying to read through the finalists in … Continue reading →

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Over at Netgalley

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Katy K.

Today I’m over on the Netgalley blog talking about books for reluctant middle grade readers, my love for the Cybils award and more.  Thank you to Tarah of Netgalley for inviting me.  Go take a look! And tomorrow… tomorrow the … Continue reading →

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3 More Cybils Spec Fic Nominees – Familiar Authors

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Katy K.

Here are three more from my Cybils reading – only this time, books that were on my TBR list before they were nominated, as they’re from authors I’ve enjoyed in the past. Seven Stories Up by Laurel Snyder. Random House … Continue reading →

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Three Cybils-nominated MG Spec Fic Books

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Katy K.

Friends, I am still trying to catch up with all the books I read for the Cybils back in December. These books deserve their own full-length reviews, but I’m keeping it brief in the interests of getting them out there. … Continue reading →

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Nuts to You

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Katy K.

Look! The new Amelia Bloomer list is out! Animal fantasy is not normally my thing, but this Cybils finalist avoided many of the usual pitfalls and was unexpectedly charming. Nuts to You by Lynne Rae Perkins. Harper Collins Childrens, 2014. … Continue reading →

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Dark Lord: School’s Out

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Katy K.

Dark Lord: School’s Out by Jamie Thomson. Walker Books, 2014. First published in the UK by Orchard Books, 2012. In the first book of this snarky series (which I haven’t read), the Dark Lord was exiled from his domain by … Continue reading →

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Future Flash

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Katy K.

This one was kindly donated to me by the publisher for the Cybils, and will be going to my kids’ school library shortly. Future Flash by Kita Helmetag Murdock. Sky Pony Press, 2014. Once in a while – usually after … Continue reading →

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