2025 Readers' Recess
Monday, September 29 - 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Spokane Convention Center, Spokane WA, Ballroom 111C
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Four children's book authors talk about their books.
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Middle school anxieties get a fresh and funny treatment in Dear Jackie (S&S BFYR), Seattle author Jessixa Bagley's new graphic novel, illustrated by her husband, illustrator and graphic artist Aaron Bagley. Jackie's new friend Adelle wants to give her a total makeover, but Jackie just isn't ready for that. To get Adelle off her back, Jackie pens a love letter - to herself - but when her plan backfires, she becomes the hot topic around school. Jessixa Bagley is a two-time recipient of the Washington State Book Award; in 2016 for her debut picture book, Boats for Papa, and again in 2024 with Aaron Bagley for the graphic novel Duel.
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A new form of reading experience emerges from the pages of Erin Entrada Kelly's new novel for middle graders, The Last Resort (Scholastic Press), the first book in a new series written by beloved and award-winning authors. Part mystery, part ghost story, The Last Resort invites readers via interactive elements to join the story, solving puzzles, chatting with some ghostly characters, and helping to solve the mystery. Two-time Newbery Award winner and National Book Award finalist Erin Entrada Kelly's previous books include the Marisol Rainey novels and We Dream of Space. She has always loved a good ghost story.
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Brandon Mull, #1 bestselling author of the Beyonders and Fablehaven series, returns with Forbidden Mountain (RHBC), book #1 of Guardians, a new epic fantasy series for middle grade readers. Every Anoran child dreams of the day they will be matched with a guardian—a spiritual guide who grants magically enhanced abilities. Advocate or Accursed - the guardian you choose will determine your destiny. Two young people, Mako and Arden, are from opposite ends of the kingdom, and from very different lives. But when their fates collide, they seem to share a common destiny, and must work to fight the forces of chaos that threaten their very world.
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The many fans of Judd Winick's Hilo graphic series will love Hilo Presents: The Mighty (Random House Graphic), book one of his new series featuring new stories, new heroes, and new worlds. Miranda Luna is just an average Willow City kid trying to make it through the day. But bullying is up at school, crime is increasing in town, and even her own body seems out of control. Could it be that Miranda is actually becoming the mythical superhero called The Mighty? In addition to writing bestselling comic book series, Judd Winick has appeared as a cast member on MTV's The Real World: San Francisco, and is the author of the acclaimed graphic novel Pedro and Me.
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