Category: middle grade novels

Friday Faves–Books I Read and Loved this Spring

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Catherine Austen

I updated my Goodreads account this afternoon, adding a dozen or so titles that I read and loved this spring. If you’re looking for a summer read, here are a few of my recent faves. Picture Books Once I Ate a Pie Written by… Continue Reading “Friday Faves–Books I Read and Loved this Spring”

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The Willow Awards

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Catherine Austen

Thanks for the Lovely Launch!

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Catherine Austen

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Thanks to all the family, friends, writers and readers who braved the snow to attend my book launch on Sunday. It was so nice to see you. (Really, I couldn’t stop smiling.) A huge thank-you to la Bibliothèque municipale de Gatineau for providing the room and… Continue Reading “Thanks for the Lovely Launch!”

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28 Tricks Winner – and more to be won!

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Catherine Austen

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Now that I’ve rested up from over-blogging last month, I’m back to announce the winner of my Fearless February contest: Danielle E. Shipley. Congratulations, Danielle. A copy of 28 Tricks for a Fearless Grade 6 will soon be heading your way. If you want… Continue Reading “28 Tricks Winner – and more to be won!”

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Fearless February

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Catherine Austen

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Dave Davidson, the persuasive hero of my soon-to-be-released middle-grade comedy, 28 Tricks for a Fearless Grade 6, will be taking over this blog for the next month. Dave is a self-proclaimed “fear-slayer” who helps his friends through the scariest moments of grade 6, with sage and not-so-sage advice. Afraid… Continue Reading “Fearless February”