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Writers of KidLit are almost without fail readers of KidLit, and the Class of 2k8 debut authors are no exception. As if our TBR (to be read) piles weren't tall enough already, we can't wait to get our hands on more great YA and MG books. Where do we find them, you ask? Well besides the beloved treks through the shelves at our local independent book stores or consults with our favorite librarians, we also hit some great websites:


"A great place to find the best in children’s literature is The PlanetEsme Book-a-Day blog, run by the amazingly talented Esme Raji Codell. She blogs about picture books on up." Jenny Meyerhoff


Brooke Taylor & Liz Gallagher agree that Slayground, aka Little Willow, is a must check for great YA and MG books.

"The girl is a voracious reader, truly. She gives monthly favorites out of the gagillions of books she reads, and she even takes the time to break them down into categories -- from picture books on up. Some are spankin' new or pre-release, and some are gems from years past." Liz Gallagher

"After posting about a book I liked on Little Willow’s site, she immediately responded and had several personal suggestions. They were all amazing, right up my alley, and books I’d never heard of! I also consistently watch TeenReads and TeensReadToo for new books." Brooke Taylor

"I am a big fan of the teen bloggers like Another Book Read and Trainspotting Reads. I'm also a big fan of the Compulsive Reader and who doesn't love Book Chic? They all read a ton, write terrific reviews and have great taste in books." Daphne Grab

"I love to sample YA books through Dear Reader. Each week they feature a new book, and each day they email you a five-minute reading portion of that book." Jody Feldman

"Professor Nana, aka The Goddess of YA Literature, aka Teri, teaches library students about YA, middle grade, and kids' lit. She also writes books about books. And she reads a ton! And she shares what she reads! She's also a good person to live vicariously through when you don't make it to a conference." Liz Gallagher

FYI: Class of 2K8 books Undone and Braless in Wonderland have both been honored the Flamingnet Top Choice Award! YAY!

Yesterday we compiled an awesome list of place to check the who's and what's of the publishing world, so today we'll tackle great resources for those looking to get published! How to query, who to query, and how to avoid rookie mistakes and make sure your manuscript is ready for the big leagues.



http://www.blogger.com/www.cherylklein.com "Smart, practical advice, straight from the horse's--er, my editor's mouth. Arthur Levine Books editor Cheryl Klein, a popular draw on the writing conference circuit, routinely posts transcripts of her lectures and handouts, which are filled with approachable, hands-on advice for everything from submissions to plotting and revision." Elizabeth Bunce

"To learn more about the publishing biz, I hit several editor blogs: Editorial Anonymous, Brooklyn Arden, and not for the faint of heart: Evil Editor. I also make daily visits to PubRants, my agent's blog." Brooke Taylor

"The Rejector is the blog of an anonymous assistant to a literary agent who is amusingly cranky and opinionated and usually has commonsensical things to say about the publishing world. And Writer Beware, the scam-hunting Better Business Bureau of the writing world." Marissa Doyle

"My agent, Kate Schafer Testerman, has a new blog called Ask Daphne, which I check regularly. It's particularly useful if you're trolling for an agent (which I'm not, obviously)--she answers questions and volunteers information about what agents like her are looking for and how to avoid turning them off (sort of a kinder, gentler Miss Snark). But she also offers news and opinions about industry buzz." Ellen Booraem

"Andrew Karre's blog for Flux. It's usually brief, thought-provoking, sometimes funny." Debbie Reed Fischer

Stuart Vyse is Professor of Psychology at Connecticut College, in New London. In his new book, Going Broke: Why Americans Can’t Hold On To Their Money, he offers a unique psychological perspective on the financial behavior of the many Americans today who find they cannot make ends meet, illuminating the causes of our wildly self-destructive spending habits. In the excerpt below Vyse looks at the psychology of credit limits. Check out the tips he provided us with this morning or his podcast.

The Magic of Credit Limits

It is a wonderful feeling. You apply for your first MasterCard, hoping to be accepted. Finally it arrives in the mail, and you feel like a million bucks. It is shiny and new, and it comes with a letter that tells you your credit limit. In most cases, this happy event occurs when you are quite young: just after graduation from high school or somewhere in your twenties. As a result, the credit limit often seems like an amazingly large figure. (more…)

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