James Swanson’s latest book is “The Deerfield Massacre: A Surprise Attack, A Forced March, and the Fight for Survival in Early America.” His Edgar Award-winning, New York Times best-seller, “Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer,” is one of the… Continue Reading
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Hinds, Gareth
Gareth Hinds is the creator of critically-acclaimed graphic novels based on literary classics, including “Beowulf,” “The Odyssey,” “The Iliad,” “Romeo & Juliet,” “Macbeth,” and “POE: Stories and Poems.” Gareth is a recipient of the Boston Public Library’s Literary Lights for… Continue Reading
Russell, Rachel Renee
Rachel Renée Russell is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of “Dork Diaries,” an international blockbuster series chronicling the life and misadventures of middle school students, Nikki Maxwell, and her best friends Chloe and Zoey. The series has been… Continue Reading
Ross, Joseph
Joseph Ross is the author of five books of poetry. Most recently, “Crushed & Crowned” (2023), “Raising King” (2020), and “Ache” (2017). His poems appear in many publications including, The New York Times Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, Poet Lore,… Continue Reading
Patrick, Bethanne
Bethanne Patrick is a literary critic and @TheBookMaven on Twitter, where she created the popular #FridayReads and regularly comments on books and literary ideas to over 200,000 followers. Her work appears frequently in The Los Angeles Times, as well as… Continue Reading
Donohue, Keith
Keith Donohue is the author of six novels, including The New York Times best-seller, “The Stolen Child.” His work has been translated into two dozen languages. He also reviews books, interviews other writers, and wrote speeches for the chairman of… Continue Reading
Cummins, Jeanine
Jeanine Cummins is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of “American Dirt,” which was an Oprah’s Book Club and a Barnes & Noble Book Club selection, as well as a #1 Indie Next pick. The novel has been translated… Continue Reading
Stockdale, Susan
Susan Stockdale is the author and illustrator of many picture books that celebrate nature. Her books, including “Bring On the Birds,” “Stripes of All Types” and “Fabulous Fishes” have won a variety of awards including the ALSC Notable Picture Book,… Continue Reading
Mott, Jason
Best-selling author Jason Mott has a B.F.A. in Fiction and an M.F.A. in Poetry, both from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He is the author of two poetry collections and five novels. Jason’s fourth novel, “Hell Of A… Continue Reading
Turnage, Sheila
New York Times best-selling author Sheila Turnage is best known for her Newbery Honor book “Three Times Lucky,” the award-winning “Mo & Dale Mysteries” that followed, and for her latest novel for kids, “Island of Spies.” “Island of Spies” is… Continue Reading