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.

Gideon Smith and the Mechanical Girl

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Katy K.

Oh my goodness! It’s been six months since I’ve reviewed a steampunk novel – it’s time for another one! Gideon Smith and the Mechanical Girl by David Barnett Tor, 2013. Gideon Smith is a young man addicted to the penny … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Martin Berman-Gorvine

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Katy K.

Today I have a guest post from Martin Berman-Gorvine, author of Seven Against Mars and Save the Dragons, talking about Save the Dragons and its upcoming sequel. Welcome, Martin! Anyone who has ever walked into the dusty but magical confines … Continue reading →

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Eleanor & Park

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Katy K.

I’d mentally flagged this as a book I wanted to read before it was even published, but things going the way they do, I didn’t actually check it out from the library until I had a gap in my listening … Continue reading →

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3 Multicultural Picture Books

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Katy K.

Hooray for multicultural children’s books! I checked out several in preparation for Multicultural Children’s Book Day, and put more on my list from books that I found out about then. Here are three of our favorite recently found multicultural picture … Continue reading →

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Flora & Ulysses

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Katy K.

I know I’m behind on my reviewing, but for the first and probably last time, I finished reading a book the very day that it won the Newbery, and for one glorious moment, I felt On Top of Things. Flora … Continue reading →

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Save the Dragons

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Katy K.

Congratulations to Kim, the winner of my tenth anniversary giveaway, and thanks to everyone who entered! I loved Seven Against Mars last year, so of course when Mr. Berman-Gorvine offered to send me a copy of his latest book, I … Continue reading →

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Texting the Underworld

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Katy K.

I first heard about this book from Charlotte and was intrigued enough to go reading multiple interviews (and enter giveaways) before I asked my library to buy it so I could read it. I’m glad I did! Texting the Underworld … Continue reading →

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Little Red Writing and No Pirates Allowed

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Katy K.

Two more picture books: the first was going around my blogs over the summer, and was popular enough here that I had to wait months to get it. The second was a random book picked off the new book shelf … Continue reading →

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Locomotive

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Katy K.

Remember there’s still time to enter my Tenth Anniversary Giveaway! Locomotive by Brian Floca. Simon and Schuster, 2013. I checked this one out after reading Amy’s review over at Hope is the Word. Gorgeous layered illustrations with expressive typography and … Continue reading →

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Dewi and the Seeds of Doom

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Katy K.

Dewi and the Seeds of Doom by Maggie Lyons. Halo Publishing, 2013 Dewi is an adorable Welsh red dragon. He’s peacefully going about his business one day when a rat falls out of the sky onto him and starts babbling … Continue reading →

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