Johnny Tremain - Esther Forbes

The book in one sentence: A story about the Boston Tea Party and the war with the British after that.
Who would you recommend it to: People who are interested in reading a story with a historical setting. The war theme may interest boy readers, but girl readers who are open to various genres could like [...]

Ads R Us - Claire Carmichael

Claire Carmichael has written for a wide range of ages, but finds the young adult genre particularly rewarding.
She has deep interest in science and society, and how we, as individuals, face both the delights and often daunting problems of our time, as well as the new challenges, that will arise in the near future.
In her [...]

The Library Card - Jerry Spinelli

Jerry Spinelli is the author of several novels, including Wringer, Crash, There’s a Girl in My Hammerlock, and the Newbery Medal-winning Maniac Magee.
Jerry Spinelli attended Gettysburg College. He lives in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, with his wife and fellow author, Eileen Spinelli, and their children.
The book in one sentence: To quote the New York Times’ quote: “Here [...]