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Q&A: Digging Deep with Debut Novelist Tom Cooper of “The Marauders”
Tom Cooper’s debut novel about what happens to a marshy town near New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill will resonate with environment-conscious teens this upcoming Earth Day (April 22). Adult Books 4 Teens reviewer Diane Colson caught up with Cooper to discuss his writing process, inspiration, and future projects.
Interview: Debut Novelist Pamela Moses on How “The Appetites of Girls” Change Over a Decade
While the setting for The Appetites of Girls is specifically Brown University in 1993, the emotions and issues explored throughout the book are universal. “AB4T” blogger Diane Colson goes behind-the-scenes with author Pamela Moses who is intimately familiar with this college environment.
Debut Author Marie-Helene Bertino Dishes the Writing Dirt with SLJTeen
SLJ caught up with debut author Marie-Helene Bertino to discuss her 2 A.M. at The Cat's Pajamas, a multigenerational story perfect for mother/daughter book clubs.
SLJTeen Catches Up with Debut Author Anthony Breznican
It can't be easy having your debut novel compared to The Chocolate War, but Anthony Breznican takes it all in stride. Adult Books 4 Teens contributor Diane Colson talks to the author about his inspiration, his characters, and Elvis Costello.
The Debut: SLJTeen Talks with Heather Brittain Bergstrom, Author of 'Steal the North'
Adult Books 4 Teens reviewer Diane Colson digs into Heather Brittain Bergstrom's debut novel, Steal the North, rich in imagery from eastern Washington, Indian reservations, and Baptist fundamentalism. It's a love story, not only for characters Reuben and Emmy but for anyone who finds themselves missing the place they once ran away from.
The Debut: SLJTeen Talks with Laura McHugh, Author of 'The Weight of Blood'
Laura McHugh‘s debut novel is set in rural, small-town Missouri, deep in the Ozarks. This dark coming-of-age mystery follows a 17-year-old girl determined to investigate the murder of a friend from school, a search which leads to the earlier murder of her own mother. SLJ contributor Diane Colson shares her recent conversation with McHugh here in SLJTeen.
The Debut: Nathan Filer on 'Where the Moon Isn't' | Adult Books for Teens
Author Nathan Filer recently was given the Book Of The Year Award at the 2013 Costa Book Awards for his debut, Where the Moon Isn't (St. Martin's). A former mental health nurse, Filer used his own experiences in this examination of schizophrenia, grief, and guilt. SLJ reviewer Diane Colson caught up with him to talk about writing his process British trivia, and more.
The Debut: Kiese Laymon on 'Long Division' | Adult Books for Teens
Kiese Laymon’s debut novel, Long Division, is about 14 year-old City Coldson, an outspoken, slightly chubby, black boy who is sent to stay with his grandmother in Mississippi. Readers will love Laymon's frank, hilarious take on life in Mississippi in 2013, 1985, and 1964.
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