Knight School: It’s a Thing I picked up “First Test” because I saw an ad for Tamora Pierce’s upcoming book “Exiles Gift.” It sounded interesting, but that wasn’t the biggest attraction. I was blown away by the fantasy writers who extolled Pierce and her influence on their writing. Feeling completely out of the loop because […]
Kate Dicamillo: Author Extraordinaire
Kate Dicamillo is a children’s book author extraordinaire. If you haven’t read her books, you should. I discovered her and her magical storytelling when I read The Tale of Despereaux. I sat down to read a chapter or two; I read the book in one sitting. Her children’s books include two contemporary, realistic books: Because […]
