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Today we are very excited to share an interview with author Mike Hartigan!

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Meet the Author: Mike Hartigan

Mike Hartigan is the creator of Super Unicorn Princess, and co-creator and artist of the Ringo Award nominated comic series SQUISH AND SQUASH with writer Niall O’Rourke as well as Chase Speedington with Franco.

He has also contributed to DC Comics’ DEADMAN TELLS THE SPOOKY TALES, a graphic novel anthology book written by the one and only Franco (Tiny Titans, Fae and the Moon, Superman of Smallville, and lots more).

He loves drawing fun, colorful all ages art, with a leaning toward Middle Grade books and Graphic Novels, and has a passion for bringing an inviting, vibrant, animated quality to his work. Nothing makes Mike happier than working on super cool, all ages content that can be enjoyed by everyone!

Mike lives in Auckland, New Zealand with his wife, three kids and a cat named Maverick (named after Tom Cruise’s character in the epic 80’s movie ‘Top Gun’)!

His debut graphic novel, ‘Super Unicorn Princess’, will be released in August 2025, followed by ‘Chase Speedington’ in November 2025.

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About the Book: Super Unicorn Princess 

Saving the city one rainbow at a time! A brand‑new, funny and action‑packed graphic novel series starring the cutest and toughest superhero around, Super Unicorn Princess!

There’s always danger afoot in Horizon City, but stopping bad guys is all in a day’s work for the girl in the frilly pink dress, Super Unicorn Princess! Especially when the bad guy is her archnemesis, the dastardly Leona Linus.

Join S.U.P. (and friends!) for three action-packed adventures as she faces giant ice cream monsters, a spooky ancient mummy, and a massive mutant slug.

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YABC:  What gave you the inspiration to write this book?

My daughters and my wanting to pass on my love of superheroes to them. There were plenty out there for my son, but I wanted to create a fun, brave, heroic girl superhero that they could hopefully see themselves in!

 YABC: What research did you do to write this book?

I have been reading comics since I can remember, and when I wasn’t doing that I was watching cartoons, those two things are possibly the best research (or at least the most fun research) I could do

 YABC:  What came first, the concept, landscape, characters, or something else?

I would say it was the concept, followed quickly by the character. Once I had the idea I started scribbling away at designing a character that had a bit of everything my daughters loved – ballet, unicorns, rainbows etc. The concept and character quickly blended together very nicely and I was off to the races!

 YABC: If you could only write one genre for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?

I would probably want to write adventure stories – because there’s always fun to be had on a great adventure!

 YABC:   What can readers expect to find in your books?

First and foremost I hope they find them fun. I also try to sprinkle in some some good values, and characters who want to do good.

 YABC: What is your favorite snack when writing?

Chocolate. And multiple cups of tea. I also never say no to Doritos.

 YABC: If you could time travel what would you want to see?

Too many things I wouldn’t know where to start (and it depends how safe a distance away from some of them I would be!) it would be cool to see what dinosaurs really looked like though. I would definitely be more interested in visiting the past than the future I think.

 YABC: What other age group would you consider writing for?

I hope to try my hand at middle grade in the future!

YABC: What daily thing do you see that brings you joy?

The mailman, especially if he’s bringing me something I ordered online. Ok, my family.

 YABC:   What do you do when you procrastinate?

Either draw things that aren’t what I’m supposed to be working on, watch TV, or maybe a quick round of PlayStation.

 YABC: What’s a book you’ve recently read and loved?

I’ve been reading Dungeon Crawler Carl, but for kids books recently my son and I have been reading the Bad Guys at bedtime, and we are having a lot of fun with that!

 YABC: What is your favorite writing space or routine?

I’ll write wherever I am as long as I have my iPad, but I do have a nice little home office I like to set myself up in while the kids are at school…with a nice fresh cup of tea to get started of course!

 YABC:   What’s up next for you?

I’m currently working on Super Unicorn Princess book 3, after that…well, I have a few ideas brewing…

Title: Super Unicorn Princess

Author: Mike Hartigan

Illustrator: Mike Hartigan

Release Date: 7/14/2026

Publisher: Penguin Workshop

ISBN-13: 9798217244508

Genre: Middle Grade Graphic Novel

Age Range: 6-9

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Today we are very excited to share an interview with author  Lindsey Olsson!

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Meet the Author:  Lindsey Olsson

Lindsey Olsson has been dreaming up stories since she first learned to write. After studying creative writing at Elon University, she went on to receive a MFA in writing for children and young adults from Hamline University. When she isn’t covering the walls of her home with book ideas, she can be found skiing and snowboarding, climbing rock walls, or adventuring alongside her husband. She has yet to say no when offered a doughnut . . . or a dozen. To Drown a Witch is her debut novel. Find her online at LindseyOlsson.com or follow her on Instagram @LindseyOlssonAuthor.

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About the Book: To Drown a Witch

A criminal and a royal guard are drawn into the hunt for a dangerous witch—and an unexpected romance—in this YA enemies-to-lovers romantasy, perfect for fans of Heartless Hunter.
In Gadore, the Witch is feared above all else. Reborn into each generation, she is the only person with magic running innately through her veins, able to wield that magic with a single thought. So when guards across the city begin to drop dead, gruesomely murdered by violent and vicious magic, everyone knows the Witch has returned—and no one will be safe until she’s killed.
Toran is the Prince’s Crown, the most highly skilled fighter in the King’s Guard. Tasked with the responsibility of leading the hunt for the Witch, Toran tries to focus on his assignment to forget the ghosts of his past. And after he learns of Nes, a thief with an uncanny ability to sniff out magic, he forcibly recruits her into joining his hunt.
As the two face deadly magic and otherworldly threats, their mutual dislike soon turns to something more electric, and they find themselves drawn to each other in ways they’d never imagined. But the Witch is always a step ahead of them, and with bodies piling up, secrets threaten to come to light—secrets that could destroy everything from the fragile trust between them to the very city of Gadore itself.

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~Author Chat~

YABC: What gave you the inspiration to write this book?

               The idea for this book came to me during a writing prompt session in grad school. At the time, I was writing a YA contemporary about a girl dealing with the loss of her little brother, but that didn’t last. In the prompt session, we were given a poem to read and draw inspiration from. I wish I could remember what the poem was, but unfortunately the title and author are lost to me. All I remember is there was one line about trees and, from that line, an idea in which a world’s magic had sought shelter in the trees sprung to mind.

YABC: What came first, the concept, landscape, characters, or something else?

               In all honesty, TO DROWN A WITCH’s opening is what came first. The prologue (labeled “Before” in the novel) was the first thing I wrote and much of that prologue hasn’t changed from conception through to publication. The prologue is what I wrote during that grad school prompt session. I feel like there is a lot in the prologue. The reader gets an introduction to the lore of the world, tidbits about how the magic works and how dangerous is it perceived to be, and lastly they get to hear from one of the most central but elusive characters in the novel: the Witch. Plus, I just love how the last line of the prologue lands. 😉

YABC: If you could only write one genre for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?

               This probably doesn’t come as a surprise, but if I could only write one genre for the rest of my life, I would have to choose Romantasy. And the reason is simple. Because I feel like there is the most freedom in that genre. There is already a great range within the genre of fantasy, from high fantasy to low fantasy and everything in-between, then add the various romantic scenarios characters can get themselves in or be thrown into and the possibilities become endless. I could write a whole new world with different magic (as I did in TO DROWN A WITCH) and a couple who fall hopelessly in love despite society being against them, or I could write a novel set in a version of our own world with hidden magic and people who are rivals in the workplace only to find themselves slowly drawn to the other. Or, I could alter any of those details to create any number of entirely different stories. For me, when you mix magic and romance, the possibilities feel endless.

YABC: What can readers expect to find in your books?

               Readers can expect to find some yearning, banter, a couple of mysteries in need of solving, definitely a splash of magic, a main character who doubts themselves at some point in the story, and probably a couple of cliffhangers—whether those are at the end of a chapter or the end of the book, I can’t say.

YABC: Which was the most difficult or emotional scene to narrate?

               Hmm, I would have to say there were a few. The first difficult scene was the opening chapter. I can’t tell you how many times I rewrote it. Some versions were completely different scenes from the one that ended up in the book while others were quite similar just three times longer. There were opening chapters where you first met Nes while she was gambling in the Siren’s Hair, versions where you met her alongside Mikaud, and ones where you met her while she handcuffed a magic user to bring to Phineas. Another scene that was difficult (for more emotional reasons) is chapter 40. I won’t say more because I don’t want to give away any spoilers, but there were a lot of emotions a certain character had to sort through quickly in that chapter.

YABC: If you could time travel what would you want to see?

               This is an answer that has changed over time and will likely continue to change, but if I could time travel I would like to go back to the early 1900s to see how people lived and what the world was like back then. The emergence of automobiles as well as seeing the first successful flights must have felt like an incredible time to be alive. Also, I may or may not be working on a novel set during a similar time period so I am eager to get my hands on all the information that I can.

YABC: What other age group would you consider writing for?

               I’ve contemplated this a lot. I have always wanted to write a young adult novel and have made many attempts throughout the years to do so. TO DROWN A WITCH (and its forthcoming sequel) may be my first published young adult novel but I hope it isn’t my last. I am also working on another young adult duology that I would love to publish. Once that second duology is finished I might branch out into other age groups. I have an idea for an adult romance novel as well as ideas for a middle grade novel and even a children’s graphic novel. When it comes to drafting, I like to be open to wherever the story will take me.

YABC: What’s a book you’ve recently read and loved?

               Earlier this year, I read CURIOUS TIDES by Pascale Lacelle and absolutely loved it. There were so many things about the novel that drew me in: the magic, the world, the characters, the story. But the thing I found the most compelling was the author’s writing style. The writing in CURIOUS TIDES was beautiful, poetic, and deep. I won’t lie, I was a bit jealous reading it! For anyone who enjoys sophisticated writing alongside a unique magic system and an intriguing plot, I highly recommend they read CURIOUS TIDES by Pascale Lacelle. What’s better is it’s a trilogy and all three books are out now!

YABC: What’s up next for you?

               In case you couldn’t guess, the sequel to TO DROWN A WITCH is up next! The second (and final) book is already written and working its way through edits so readers can have it in their hands summer of 2027. Beyond that, as I mentioned earlier, I’m also working on another novel set in an entirely new world. The setting is based on the early 1900s while the story involves a high profile murder, a main character eager to solve crime, and encroaching magic. I’m incredibly excited about this novel and I hope I have the chance to share it with readers in the coming years.

Title: To Drown a Witch

Author: Lindsey Olsson

Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons BFYR

ISBN: 9798217004799

On Sale: July 14, 2026

Ages: 16+

Genre: Young Adult Fiction

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We are excited to share a giveaway for ARNOLD & LOUISE #5: BOO TIMES TWO (Erica S. Perl)!

Meet the Author: Erica S. Perl

Erica S. Perl (she/her) is the author of more than forty popular and critically acclaimed books for children. She has also collaborated on books with Dolly Parton and R. J. Palacio. Erica teaches in the Writing for Children and Young Adults MFA program at the Vermont College of Fine Arts and lives in Washington, DC, with her family. Her website is ericaperl.com.

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Meet the Illustrator: Kathrin Fehrl

Kathrin Fehrl (she/her) is a freelance illustrator based in Münster, Germany. After graduating from university with a degree in communication design, she moved to London, where she began her career as a graphic designer.

About the Book: ARNOLD & LOUISE #5: BOO TIMES TWO

Celebrate Halloween with best friends Arnold and Louise!

In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids’ confidence and create lifelong readers!

Louise knows exactly what she wants to be for Halloween. She also knows exactly what she wants her best friend, Arnold, to be. The problem is, he’s not so sure he agrees with her. Can these best buds find a way to communicate and compromise, or will the fear of hurting each other’s feelings keep them from coming up with a solution?

Follow the delightful duo as they navigate the thrills and chills of choosing the right Halloween costume!

Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.

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Title: ARNOLD & LOUISE #5: BOO TIMES TWO

Author: Erica S. Perl

Illustrator: Kathrin Fehrl

Release Date: July 14, 2026

Publisher: Penguin Workshop

ISBN-13: 9798217142606

Genre: Early Reader

Age Range: 6-8

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We are excited to share a bundled giveaway for I Can Learn To Be Brave and We Can Be Brave (Mariann Edgar Budde)!

Meet the Author: Mariann Edgar Budde

Mariann Edgar Budde is the bishop and spiritual leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C., and the Washington National Cathedral. Prior to her election in 2011, she was a parish priest in Minneapolis for eighteen years. She has appeared on PBS NewsHour, Meet the Press, Good Morning America, and the Today show, among others. Bishop Budde earned her master’s in divinity and doctor of ministry from Virginia Theological Seminary.

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About the Book: I Can Learn to Be Brave

From the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, Mariann Edgar Budde, comes a picture book that teaches the smallest readers that no voice is too quiet, no message too small, to have an impact on a friend.

There once was a girl who wished she was brave.
But mostly . . .
She was not.

A little girl is scared to try new things. New things are hard! What if she fails? What if someone sees her fail? She laments that she’d like to be brave, but how does she start when the world is so big and she is so small?

Luckily, another very brave girl takes her under her wing and shows her how to be brave in those small decisive moments that children may not realize beckon bravery forward. Climbing a hill, using a rope swing, and finding the most beautiful sunset. For those little moments–Bishop Budde argues–are the ones that become the biggest lessons.

Inspired by her adult book How We Learn to Be Brave, Bishop Budde’s words can now be read and held close by readers of all ages. Children are never too young to learn that they can effect change, and this brilliant text, accompanied by gorgeous art by New York Times bestselling illustrator Holly Hatam, is one that will inspire generations to come.

“A boon to uncertain youngsters everywhere.” – Kirkus Reviews

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Title:  I Can Learn to Be Brave

Author: Mariann Edgar Budde

Illustrator: Holly Hatam

Release Date: 7/7/2026

Publisher: Flamingo Books

ISBN-13: 9798217041909

Genre: Picturebook, Values & Virtues, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, New Experience, Courage & Honor, Determination, Emotions & Feelings, Acceptance & Belonging

Age Range: 4-8 years

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Today we are very excited to share an interview with author Samuel Sattin!

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Meet the Author: Samuel Sattin

Samuel Sattin is an American writer. His books include the Eisner-nominated Buzzing, Side Quest, The Silent End, and (as co-author) both A Kid’s Guide to Anime & Manga and The Essential Anime Guide: 50 Iconic Films, Standout Series, and Cult Masterpieces. He has also adapted the Academy Award-nominated films WolfWalkers, Song of the Sea, and The Secret of Kells to the graphic novel format. He graduated with an MFA in comics from the California College of the Arts and works as a studio writer for Schulz Creative Associates, aka Snoopy Central. Samuel resides with his wife in San Francisco, and travels frequently to Japan.

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Gurihiru is an Eisner Award-winning illustration team based out of Saitama, Japan. Though widely known for their work in American comics, they also work in games, manga, and anime in Japan. Their clients include Disney Japan, Nintendo, Square Enix, Tsuburaya Production, and many others. Major works include It’s Jeff, Superman Smashes the Klan, Gwenpool, The Unstoppable Wasp, and Spider-Man & Venom: Double Trouble.

Osamu Tezuka (1928-1989) was a visionary Japanese cartoonist, animator, and film producer. His prolific output, pioneering techniques, and innovative redefinitions revolutionized Japanese comics and anime and he is often honored as the “God of Manga.”

About the Book:  Unico: Lost, Vol. 3

Unico‘s friends race to save him from the evil goddess Venus!

Lost and alone in a windswept desert, Unico seeks help from the Fey queen Titania. But danger lurks. The goddess Venus and the monstrous hunter, Iver, remain bent on destroying Unico. Meanwhile, Starrow, a celestial scientist, trains Unico‘s friends, the cats Chloe and Toast, to travel across time and space. But can they reach Unico before Venus does?

Conceived anew by Eisner-nominated author Samuel Sattin and Eisner-winning artist team Gurihiru, and developed in collaboration with Tezuka Productions, Unico: Lost is the third volume in a groundbreaking reboot of a beloved manga by Astro Boy creator Osamu Tezuka, the “God of Manga.” With striking full-color artwork and reading left to right in the Western comics style to match the original manga, UNICO AWAKENING is a brilliant series featuring storytelling at its best. Join Unico on an unforgettable journey!

Title: Unico: Lost, Vol. 3

Author: Samuel Sattin

Illustrator: Gurihiru

Release Date: July 7th, 2026

Publisher: Graphix

ISBN-10: 1546111214

Unico Lost: ISBN-13: 9781546111214

Unico: Awakening ISBN: 978-1339036335

Unico: Hunted ISBN: 978-1546110460

Genre: Graphic novel, manga, middle grade, fantasy

Age Range: 8 to 12

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Today we are very excited to share an interview with author Preeti Chhibber!

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Meet the Author: Preeti Chhibber

Preeti Chhibber is an acclaimed author living in Atlanta, Georgia. She has written for SYFY, BookRiot, Polygon, and Elle, among others. Across prose, comics, and podcasts, she’s written for characters like Spider-Man, X-Men, the Riddler, and so many more. Her debut YA rom com, Payal Mehta’s Romance Revenge Plot came out in 2024. When she’s not writing, she spends her time reading a ridiculous amount of YA, jumping into a brand-new fandom, or food-traveling her way through different countries. She’s also the co-host of the Tar Valon or Bust and the Official Marvel podcasts, where she geeks out on the regular. You can learn more about Preeti and her work at PreetiChhibber.com.

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About the Book: Scarlet Witch: House of Harkness

Calling all witches! Join Marvel fan-favorites Wanda Maximoff, aka Scarlet Witch, and Agatha Harkness in this spell-binding graphic novel adventure!

Sixteen-year-old Wanda Maximoff is eager for her first day at the highly coveted magic school, the House of Harkness. A place bursting with spellbinding secrets, misfits, and mayhem, Wanda, aka Scarlet Witch, finds herself at odds with the head student and heir to the school, Agatha Harkness. When evil threatens the school, Wanda and Agatha are challenged to put their differences aside to save the day.

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YABC: What scene in the book are you most proud of, and why?

PC: I’ll pick something early from the book to avoid spoilers, but Loki’s introduction is one of my favorite moments of the entire book. I really wanted a fun, engaging way to bring one of my favs in and I think it worked spectacularly. Jodi Nishijima’s art along with Ian Herring’s colors and Arianna’s letting work in the intro panel is just perfect.

YABC: What do you like most about the cover of the book?

PC: What’s not to love! It’s Wanda and Agatha being unwilling conspirators!

YABC: What are your favorite themes or tropes?

PC: I love an enemies-to-friendship story, the reluctant fury with which you realize that you actually respect this person you’ve been hating on for a hundred pages.

YABC: Do you have a playlist you listened to while writing?

PC: I’m a sucker for an atmospheric sound. I did a lot of the How to Train Your Dragon and Final Fantasy XV soundtracks on this one.

YABC: Do you have an unusual office supply that helps you in your writing routine?

PC: I have my emotional support pen cap that I will need to be chewing on while writing. It helps me think.

YABC:      What would you say is your superpower?

PC: This sounds so corny, but given the world we are currently living in, I hope it’s empathy. There are plenty of silly and fun ways to answer this question, but now days all I want is for people to remember that other people are human beings who have worth. To remember that the person next to you, or the person on the other side of the screen, has their own struggles they may be going through, and one that you should be able to empathize with.

YABC:   How do you cope with criticism from editors or the public?  

PC: For editorial criticisms, it’s usually an irrational feelings being hurt for 24 hours and then I can sit with it and admit they’re right, ha ha. For the public… it depends. I do not look at things like goodreads, I fully believe that’s a space for readers, not writers. And I try to remember that these characters are beloved, but my version of them might not line up with someone else’s favorite and that’s okay.

YABC:   What’s up next for you?

PC: I have a few projects that I can’t talk about yet, but are very exciting! I wish I could spill the secrets!! Watch this space!!

Title: Scarlet Witch: House of Harkness

Author: Preeti Chhibber

Illustrator: Jodi Nishijima

Release Date: July 7th, 2026

Publisher: Graphix

ISBN-10: 1546146827

ISBN-13: 9781546146827

Genre: Graphic Novel, middle grade, fantasy

Age Range: 8 to 12

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Today we are very excited to share an interview with author Kelly Conroy!

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Meet the Author: Kelly Conroy

Kelly Conroy worked as an actuary before focusing on writing stories and poems for children. She lives in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA, with her husband, two sons, and mini goldendoodle, Chewy. Kelly loves all things magical, whimsical, and numerical, and her goal in life is to make people smile.

About the Book: Here a Creak, There a Shriek!

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Today we are very excited to share an interview with author Abby Denson!

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Meet the Author: Abby Denson

Title: My Tokyo Summer

Author: Abby Denson

Illustrator: Utomaru

Release Date: 7/7/2026

Publisher: Scholastic, Graphix

ISBN Paperback: 1339006536

ISBN Paperback: 9781339006536

Genre: Slice of life, YA, friendship, travel, coming of age

Age Range:12 and Up

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Today we are very excited to share an interview with author Kelsey Garrity-Riley!

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Meet the Author: Kelsey Garrity-Riley

KELSEY GARRITY-RILEY is an illustrator living and working in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Germany and Belgium and has a degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design. She has illustrated several books, including My Little Brave Girl, Other-Wordly, Born to Ride: A Story About Bicycle Face and You Are a Beautiful Beginning, as well as her debut as an author, Frankie’s Favorite Food. She is the mother of a son, Llewyn, and a daughter, Maren.

About the Book: Fritz: A Mushroom Story

Title: Fritz: A Mushroom Story

Author: Kelsey Garrity-Riley

Release Date: July 7, 2026

Publisher: Tundra Books / Penguin Random House Canada

ISBN-10: 0735264333

ISBN-13: 9780735264335

Genre: Childrens Picture Book / Science & Nature / Emotions & Feelings / Friendship

Age Range: 3-7 years old

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We are excited to share a giveaway for Dance of the Owl Woman – Patya’s Journey (K. M. Huber)!

Meet the Author: K. M. Huber

K. M. Huber grew up in the Pacific Northwest climbing trees, wandering in the mountains, wondering about the world, and writing poems. Unforeseen winds carried her to a new life in New York City, chance introduced her to her future husband, and before long another wind blew them together to the stark desert coast of his homeland, Peru. There, she fell under the enchantment of mystical inland Andean peaks, magical valleys, timeless tales and colorful traditions that continue to inspire her writing even though they now live in East Tennessee.

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About the Book: Dance of the Owl Woman – Patya’s Journey

The stakes only get higher for Patya in this heart-stopping sequel to Call of the Owl Woman, which features a tenacious heroine and vivid villains who will mesmerize fans of the magical and keep armchair travelers at the edge of their seats.

In sixth-century Peru, Patya’s world is being torn apart by crisis, drought, and personal tragedy, yet she transforms from a shy teenager who doubts she’ll ever be loved into a mystical young leader willing to risk her life for what she believes. After facing down vicious high priest Achiq to defend her little brother, Patya herself becomes the focus of Achiq’s vengeance: He convinces the community that she is responsible for a devastating fire actually set by his followers and turns people against her.

Determined to prove her innocence, Patya sets out to find her grandmother’s allies. Drawing strength from her ancestral roots and the earth itself, she gradually discovers new strength and awakens to her own power—and begins to fulfill her grandmother’s dream of rekindling an ancient sisterhood. Despite danger, fear, and self-doubt, Patya summons the courage to step into a destiny larger than herself. Everything in her says it’s the right thing to do, but can she do it without losing her new love—a love she never dreamed was possible before now?

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Title: Dance of the Owl Woman – Patya’s Journey

Author: K. M. Huber

Release date: August 18, 2026

Publisher: Spark Press

ISBN:  9798896363828

Age Range: 13-18+

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