follows 16 year-old Estella an ambitious, aspiring fashion designer who runs heists throughout London with her loyal accomplices. After a serendipitous run-in with posh socialites, she finds herself thrust into high society and living the fashionable life she’s always dreamed. But what will it cost to keep up with the rich and fabulous?
Hello, Cruel Heart hits shelves on April 6. We talked to Johnson about her experience carving out a deeper history for De Vil. Read our interview and an exclusive excerpt of the book below.
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What about Cruella de Vil makes her a good character to explore in more detail?
Canyon Crest Academy’s Creative Writing Club announces Kiersten White and Maureen Johnson as keynote speakers
Feb. 15, 2021 9:44 AM PT
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Canyon Crest Academy’s Creative Writing Club recently announced the final two keynotes for the 10th Annual CCA Writers’ Conference. It will be held online over four days from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 20 -21, and March 6-7, 2021. This event is the only free writing conference for middle school and high school students in the country. Registration is now open at ccawritersconference2021.weebly.com/ .
Author Kiersten White
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Kiersten White will present the keynote on Saturday, March 6. She is the New York Times bestselling, Bram Stoker Award-winning and critically-acclaimed author of many books, including the And I Darken trilogy, the Slayer series, the Camelot Rising trilogy, and her upcoming adult debut, Hide. Her books have been published in over 20 territories, and her novel The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein is
Compiled by Gilcy Aquino | Dec 17, 2020
This season, publishers are offering up a number of familiar tales with fresh faces. Read on to rediscover a variety of favorites, from classics previously published in the ’60s, to a fully illustrated textbook from a well-known school of witchcraft and wizardry, and more.
Biscuitâs Christmas Storybook Favorites
by Alyssa Capucilli, illus. by Pat Schories (Sept. 1, HarperCollins, $13.99; ISBN 978-0-06-304120-2)
Featuring nine stories about the heartwarming yellow puppy, Biscuit, this edition includes a new cover and sticker sheet.
Everyone Poops
The bestselling potty-training classic is now in hardcover for a new generation.