Shouting at the Rain will be released tomorrow. And what a long, strange trip its been. This book has been a tough one. A tough one to figure out and a tough one to put on the page. Why did I persevere? Well, because I knew there would be readers who need this book. […]
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March
13
It’s All in the Names by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
posted by CBethM
The second I saw him I knew who he was. Through the eyes of my main character, Delsie in Shouting at the Rain, I watched him. He wore black jeans and a black, long-sleeved shirt on a hot July day. And, he stood on the edge of the ocean in the middle of a lightning […]
October
25
May I Ask a Favor? Cover Reveal for Shouting at the Rain by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
posted by CBethM
HELLO, NERDIES! This feels like a sweet reunion. I am honored and thrilled to return to Nerdy to reveal my cover of Shouting at the Rain, brilliantly designed by Maggie Edkins at Penguin. But I am also here to… If you are a teacher, librarian, or parent who knows any child who has enjoyed either […]
March
01
Who is Travis Nickerson from Fish in a Tree? by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
posted by CBethM
Fish in a Tree is about a sixth grader named Ally Nickerson who thinks she’s dumb. She isn’t dumb, but she does have undiagnosed dyslexia until she meets Mr. Daniels, her new teacher. Ally learns that, although dyslexia poses some challenges, it also has some special gifts wrapped up inside of it as well. She […]
July
02
Cover Reveal: Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
posted by CBethM
I am honored to reveal the cover of my second novel, Fish in a Tree, here on The Nerdy Book Club. It makes sense because the more I got into writing it, the more I realized that this book is a love letter to teachers—to one in particular—and to all others like him. Shortly after […]
The Year I Met Peter by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
posted by CBethM
A published author writing about herself as a child reader? Well, here’s some honest irony. As a kid, I was a non-reader. Having had no exposure to books prior to kindergarten, I started behind. I was placed in the lowest reading group and remained there until the middle of sixth grade. Now, let me say […]
Interview with Lynda Mullaly Hunt by Joan Young
posted by CBethM
It’s not every day you read a book that reaches inside, grabs your heart, and takes it on a journey through laughter, tears, and hopeful moments of reflection. One for the Murphy’s inspired me to think back on my time as a foster care social worker and classroom teacher and consider the incredible strengths and […]
January
27
WRITING REAL by Augusta Scattergood
posted by CBethM
I love answering young readers’ questions: “Which character are you, Glory or Jesslyn?” “Is your dog named Ginger Rogers?” “When you were our age, did you like to play baseball, tap dance, or swimming?” Here’s a confession from me and other writers who answered my questions. Authors frequently take big and little personal recollections […]
January
02
The 2017 Nerdies: Young Adult Fiction (Part One) Announced by a Chapter of Nerds
posted by donalynm
We finish up the 2017 Nerdy Book Club Awards with two collaborative posts celebrating the best young adult fiction. This year, we honor twenty-one exemplary titles that capture and respect the challenges of adolescence. Each book on the list offers young adults validation and support for their experiences and struggles, and expands readers’ understanding of […]
July
01
Top Ten MG Books to Use as Read Alouds Beginning of Year by Cassie Thomas
posted by CBethM
When students enter the classroom at the first of the year, a lot of schools are spending days/weeks on ensuring respect, understanding, and creating a classroom culture of family. To do this more effectively and spark conversation, I have learned that opening each year with a book that touches on character traits such as respecting […]
