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Suzanne Nelson

Trick-Or-Reaters Howlingly Fun Halloween Program

As Halloween approaches, it’s time for little ghosts and ghouls to haunt local libraries and bookstores in search of spooky stories! If you’re prowling the dark for spine-tingling books, prowl no more. With the Trick-or-Reaters program and website, creepy tales are only a click away! About Trick-or-Reaters As described on the Trick-or-Reaters website, “TRICK OR...
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Middle Grade Books for Animal Lovers

Beloved Books for Animal Lovers

One of my newest middle-grade novels, A Tale Magnolious, centers on the deep and tender friendship between orphan Nitty Luce and Magnolious the elephant. Part of the reason I chose to write about Nitty and Magnolious is because I’ve always been fascinated by the connections I see between people and animals. Animals provide us with...
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Halloween Middle Grade Books

Spooky Stories to Read in the Dark

Are you looking for a spooky story to keep you up this All Hallows’ Eve? Here are some bone-chilling middle-grade tales guaranteed to send shivers down your spine! The Charmed Children of Rookskill Castle by Janet Fox is a fast-paced page-turner that will keep your knees knocking long after you turn the last page. With...
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The Monster Mash Shake

The Monster Mash Shake Recipe

This Halloween, if you’re in the mood for a frightfully delicious shake that will haunt you and all of your friends, give The Monster Mash Shake a try! The recipe is simple, easy, fun, and as crazy as the other shakes in my latest foodie book, Shake It Off! Here are the ingredients: *purple and...
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You're Berry Sweet Custard Pie

You’re Berry Sweet Custard Pie Recipe

It’s autumn, which means the return of sweater weather, crackling fires, flaming foliage, and comfort food. It’s my favorite season, and puts me in the mood for baking. One of my favorite fall desserts is pie, which is why I especially loved writing about pie in I Only Have Pies For You. While fresh berries...
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New Canaan Library Author Event

New Canaan Library Author Extravaganza, Sunday, October 20th

Join me along with a fantastic line-up of middle grade authors for the Middle Grade Author Extravanganza at New Canaan Library on Sunday, October 20 from 1-4 PM. Meet Jodi Kendall, Eliot Schrefer, Janae Marks, Conor Grennan, Jacob Burt, Jennifer Ende Blecher, Sayantani DasGupta, Booki Vivatnamongkon, and me! I’ll be signing copies of A Tale...
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SHAKE IT OFF Featured in September Scholastic Club Flyers

Check out the Shake It Off features in two of the September Scholastic Book Club Flyers this fall (The Tab flyer and the 5th grade flyer)! It’s featured along with so many other great new middle grade books, including Raina Telgemeir’s Guts. The flyers are a fantastic way to purchase books through your school or...
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Smashtastic S'mores Shake

The Smashtastic S’Mores Shake

Introducing the “Smashtastic S’Mores” crazy shake from SHAKE IT OFF! This marshmallow-y treat is perfect for a summer night around a beach bonfire. Here’s the recipe: Ingredients: 3 scoops vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup cold milk Handful of ice cubes Wooden kabob skewer for decoration Vanilla icing Assorted chocolate chips or mini-marshmallows Graham crackers, chocolate...
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