Category Archives: kid lit

Cassandra Clare and Holly Black

On Monday night I went out to Chapters in Metrotown to hear Cassandra Clare and Holly Black read from their new books and answer some questions. I was hoping to get a chance to talk to them and get some … Continue reading

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In Which I Write About My Intentions for the Month of November

I am planing to write a blog post every day for the month of November as a part of (unofficially) NaBloPoMo.  I am also planning to write at least one children’s story.  I am still unsure if this will take … Continue reading

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Another book meme

1. Underline/bold all those you’ve read.
2. Italicise all those you started but haven’t finished.
3. Add three of your own.
1. The Lord of the Rings, JRR Tolkien
2. Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen
3. His Dark Materials, Philip Pullman
4. The Hitchhiker’s … Continue reading

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Harry, Harry, Where Are You?

I ordered my copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows months ago.  I have been counting down for months till it came out.  I was too cheap to up the shipping costs to get it on the day.  Anthony … Continue reading

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