Young Adult Authors Unplugged From Arroe Collins

Aaron Mahke, has delighted millions of listeners for years with tales of wonderful and astounding moments of history. Now in  CABINET OF CURIOSITIES: A Historical Tour of the Unbelievable, the Unsettling, and the Bizarre  (St. Martin's Press; November 12, 2024; $30.00 hardcover) he's curated his favorites and pulled together over 150 largely unheard-of stories from history. In  CABINET OF CURIOSIT...

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

An inspiring novel by Gary E. Parker, brings to life an enthralling story of perseverance, leadership, and breaking barriers in the world of high school sports. In a Friday Night Lights meets Erin Brockovich drama, “The Playbook” follows the journey of Chelsea Deal, a determined and innovative coach who challenges the status quo by leading a high school football team in a male-dominated sport. Thr...

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

SUSAN CASO, MA, LPC explains how now, more than ever, parents play a crucial role in their teens' lives.  Her new book is: THE PARENT-TEEN CONNECTION: How to Build Lifelong Family Relationships. As a mom of three with both grown and middle school-aged children, Caso understands the complexities of raising kids in today’s hyper-connected world. The book draws on her 20 years of clinical experience,...

 The world needs weirdos. You know who’s weird? Astronauts, scientists, innovators, geniuses, creatives. Throughout history, the best and brightest among us have been willing to stand out, push boundaries, and be perceived as weird. Nikola Tesla, Margaret Wise Brown, Jim Henson, Katherine Johnson. Original ideas are weird. And then they are replicated. And that’s exactly what happens in this story...

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

SILLY SANTA is your latest picture board book for children. What makes it a Sandra Magsamen book- what are the key elements to your stories?·       What do you like about the Christmas season and why did you want to write about it?·       As a much beloved and best-selling children’s author with over 200 children’s and adult books, and multiple lifestyle brand partnerships, you really have become...

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

Available for the first time in the US,  Solitaire  introduces fan favorites Nick and Charlie from HEARTSTOPPER -and the unforgettable Tori Spring. Tori isn’t sure how to be happy again. Then she meets Michael Holden, and they try to unmask the mysterious Solitaire (and survive high school) in Oseman’s stunning, unflinchingly honest debut novel. The U.S. edition offers additional exclusive bonus c...

Award winning, YA author, Robin Benway  hits a homerun with this fun middle grade debut,  THE GIRLS OF SKYLARK LANE  about friendship, sisterhood and growing up. Author of 7 critically acclaimed YA novels, Benway has been published in more than 25 countries and now sets her sights on examining girl “tween” power. Aggie and Jac might be twin sisters, but lately they haven’t felt the same about anyt...

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

An empowering story from #1  New York Times  bestseller and Newbery medalist Linda Sue Park about a young snorkeling enthusiast who draws inspiration for fighting climate change from interacting with her pesty little brother.  Inspired by her own experience, beloved author Linda Sue Park tells the story of a girl learning how to impact a cause she cares about while navigating the ups and downs of...

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

Trailblazing podcast studio and network, Wondery, recently announced the retail launch of the first-of-its-kind line of toys and Consumer Products inspired by the #1 science podcast for kids and their grown-ups, Wow in the World. The Wondery Kids & Wow in the World toy line offers enriching and innovative products that reimagine timeless toys and play patterns for the modern kid by leveling up...

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

The Vert family is celebrating a very special occasion: it’s Ivan’s birthday! And Estie knows that every birthday needs a great party, with lots of guests, party hats, and twinkling tin foil stars. Because that is what everyone wants on their birthday, right? But did Estie ever ask Ivan? Young Estie is an extrovert and Ivan is an introvert, and by watching excited Estie mistakenly plan a lively bi...

Melanie “Mel” Roberts and Ray Halfmoon may be from different Indigenous Nations, but the friends have become like siblings since the Roberts’s moved in with the Halfmoons. And they soon welcome a distinguished guest: Great-grandfather Bat, whose wing is injured, has taken refuge in their old oak tree.   A rematch of the legendary Great Ball Game is coming up, with Bat as the star player. Grampa Ch...

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

Exposing children to creativity, hearing words spoken, and learning to craft stories is an important part of a child’s language development. Stinky’s Stories the new chapter book series from Chris and J. J. Grabenstein ( ⁠Shine!⁠ ), encourages children to strengthen their storytelling skills through the use of a story time stuffed skunk—appropriately named Stinky. 

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

Miraculous follows the adventures of two seemingly typical teens, Marinette and Adrien, with secret identities who transform into superheroes, Ladybug and Cat Noir, when evil threatens Paris, their beloved City of Lights. The vibrantly-animated Miraculous series is a fan favorite that regularly tops the charts on both Netflix and Disney+.Fans can look forward to a new Miraculous special—"Miraculou...