Congratulations Debut Middle Grade Authors!

I’d like to introduce you to these fellow Middle Grade authors whose books are debuting this week. We’re part of a larger group of 2013 debut authors called The Lucky 13s.

Congratulations friends! Many good wishes for you and your wonderful books!

Joe Lawlor

BULLY.COM
Online bullying sends falsely-accused Jun Li on a search for the truth.
April 1, 2013 Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

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My interview with Joe at Smack Dab in the Middle Blog is on April 14.

Nancy J. Cavanaugh

THIS JOURNAL BELONGS TO RATCHET

Eleven-year-old Ratchet determines to make a friend, save a park, and find her own definition of normal.

April 2, 2013 from Sourcebooks/Jabberwocky

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My interview with Nancy at Smack Dab in the Middle Blog is on April 12.

Claire M. Caterer
THE KEY AND THE FLAME
Eleven-year-old Holly unlocks a mythical kingdom as well as the magic within herself.
April 1, 2013 from Margaret K. McElderry Books
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Check out my interview with Claire today at Smack Dab in the Middle Blog.

Elisabeth Dahl
GENIE WISHES
Class blogger Genie charts her 5th grade year- highs, lows & hamster erasers.
April 2, 2013 from Amulet Books, an imprint of ABRAMS
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I interviewed Elisabeth at Smack Dab in the Middle Blog on March 31.

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