May 23 2012

Guest Blogger Gets Her Hands on Cynthia Hill's Novel

IDOL HANDS

by: Wanda Lynne Young

Bookalicious Guest Blogger Tara Wagg had the opportunity to enjoy the novel Idol Hands and interview the author Cynthia Hill. You can find out Tara's take on Cynthia's character "Tara". Read on to see what I mean!

Apr 14 2012

Different Kinds Of Special

By Donna Carol Koffman

by: Wanda Lynne Young

Different Kinds Of Special is a wonderful children's book that celebrates the differences that make us all unique. The delightful story shares a message of inclusion, acceptance, empathy, and friendship across differences. Donna Carol Koffman is a Canadian author and poet.

Feb 27 2012

What Was That Number Again?

Take Five With Neil Hedley

by: Wanda Lynne Young

Do you love to listen to the radio? What about the commercials? Do you turn the channel as soon as a particular advertisment comes on? Are there some catchy jingles that just stick in your head? What's with all these questions? Well, did I get your attention? We could all probably share a few likes and dislikes when it comes to radio ads. This is where I get to introduce you to this very accomplished but very modest Canadian treasure named Neil Hedley.

Jun 19 2011

The Mother of All Pregnancy Books by Ann Douglas

Ann Douglas Brings Moms the Mother Lode Second Edition

by: Wanda Lynne Young

Ann Douglas is like the mother to all us mothers since she's written a mother lode of motherhood books, 29 to be exact!

Jun 7 2011

The Better Mother by Jen Sookfong Lee

20 Questions with Jen Sookfong Lee

by: Wanda Lynne Young

Canadian author Jen Sookfong Lee is a keen observer of the human condition. In her new book THE BETTER MOTHER she throws together an unlikely pair to highlight the importance of friendship as a vehicle of self discovery.

May 14 2011

Young Adult Book Review of Rebecca Eckler's Apple Books

Rotten Apple and Apple's Angst by Rebecca Eckler

by: Wanda Lynne Young

Just for something different I wanted to share a young reader's p.o.v. and what better way than to give an eager tween turning teen reader a couple of YA novels and see what she has to say. The books are Rotten Apple and Apple's Angst by Rebecca Eckler and the guest blogger is Alex W.

Apr 20 2011

There's Lead In Your Lipstick by Gillian Deacon

A Tale of Toxic Toiletries

by: Wanda Lynne Young

April is a popular month for many causes but one thing we should all care about is our planet earth. We have Earth Day, Earth Week, and some communities hold earth events that run the whole month. Another thing we have in common as humans on this earth is our regular use of beauty and hygiene products.

Feb 6 2011

The Bone Cage by Angie Abdou

Q & A with Angie Abdou

by: Wanda Lynne Young

The Bone Cage is the first novel from Saskatchewan native Angie Abdou. The former competitive speed swimmer shares a compelling story of two elite athletes, a swimmer and a wrestler, training for the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia.

Dec 14 2010

A Winter Solstice Celebration by Didi LeMay

Q & A With Didi LeMay

by: Wanda Lynne Young

I had the pleasure of meeting a Canadian author while attending MeFest  in Waterloo, Ontario. Didi LeMay is the delightful author of children's books, one of which is A Winter Solstice Celebration

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