The Igniting Writing Blog: For Writers Of All Levels

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A CRANE AMONG WOLVES written by June Hur, read by Greg Chun and Michelle Lee

One of the most fabulous stories and audios I’ve heard this year come from Greg...
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THE NEW GIRL: A GRAPHIC NOVEL written and illustrated by Cassandra Calin

Cassandra Calin’s THE NEW GIRL: A GRAPHIC NOVEL captures the uncomfortable feelings of twelve-year-old Lia....
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 SKIN AND BONES written by Renee Watson and read by Zenzi Williams

Renee Watson’s first adult book, SKIN AND BONES, tells the story of Lena Baker who...
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THE NIGHT WAR written by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley and read by Gilli Messer

I read Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's THE NIGHT WAR a couple months ago and as with...
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Untangling: Look into her eyes(Chapter 57)

It all came in a rush—the strange look, the broken hip, the kind doctor who...
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FUZZY FUZZY FUZZY! A TOUCH SCRITCH AND TICKLE BOOK written and illustrated by Sandra Boynton

Sandra Boynton offers a “moo and improved” version of FUZZY FUZZY FUZZY! A TOUCH, SCRITCH...
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ESCAPE FROM ST. HELL: A GRAPHIC NOVEL, written and illustrated by Lewis Hancox

Lewis Hancox’s ESCAPE FROM ST. HELL: A GRAPHIC NOVEL takes readers on a remarkable journey...
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PARROTFISH HAS A SUPERPOWER written by Jill Esbaum, illustrated by Bob Shea

Jill Esbaum and Bob Shea unite their talents for the second time as they bring...
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GRAY written by Laura Dockrill, illustrated by Lauren Child

Laura Dockrill’s lyrical images in GRAY definitely get a boost because of intriguing die-cuts and...
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TREE. TABLE. BOOK written by Lois Lowry

Lois Lowry’s TREE.TABLE.BOOK. is a tender story about two friends, both named Sophie. 88-year-old Sophie...