Shortlist announced for the 2023 Klaus Flugge Prize for the most exciting newcomer to children’s picture book illustration.

If you caught up to Girls of Storm and Shadow I’m here for you. I gotta say that Natasha Ngan is the queen of cliffhangers that grip you in the throat and NEVER let go. Static Trapeze – Best or Worst Cliffhanger. Talk about a magic with a cost and Zdrok constantly looks at this cost. I recently read Sensational, the sequel to Spectacle, and I can’t get over how cool the magic is. Magician – A book with a magic system you love. Like it never gets old and I cannot wait for the sequel!

The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco has some of the best reveals. Ventriloquist – A book with a great twist.

I wanted to finish it like an hour ago, but I told myself I had to write this post. This is a little bit of cheeky move on my part, but I have to pick my current read Girls with Razor Hearts. Tightrope Walker – A book you just couldn’t put down. It delivers on the character growth from The Fever King in a truly brilliant way.

I feel like with series enders the stake is always higher and The Electric Heir is truly amazing. Knife thrower – A book that had you on the edge of your seat. There’s moments of humor, but also depth as Chupeco tackles our family’s hidden secrets. I want to pick a YA book, because my go to pick has always been Red, White & Royal Blue. It’s also a book that is full of action and it’s also not overly long. Not only had I no real knowledge about the historical fiction setting of Belfast after post the Troubles. But if I had to pick a specific book? I recently read All the Walls of Belfast. In general, I find that contemporary and middle grade books are faster for me to read. And then promptly read everything else Tamora Pierce had ever written. I do remember my first like serious author crush was Tamora Pierce with the Lady Knight series, but specifically with the Wild Magic series. This is difficult, because I can’t remember a specific book. RingMaster – What book introduced you to your favourite genre?

At the same time, Harley must come to terms with the truth of her family and her past-and reckon with the sacrifices she made and the people she hurt in order to follow her dreams. There, she is thrust into a world that is both brutal and beautiful, where she learns the value of hard work, passion, and collaboration. With parents who run a famous circus in Las Vegas, she spends almost every night in the big top watching their lead aerialist perform, wishing with all her heart and soul that she would be up there herself one day.Īfter a huge fight with her parents, who continue to insist she go to school instead, Harley leaves home, betrays her family, and joins the rival traveling circus Maison du Mystère. Harley Milano has dreamed of becoming a trapeze artist for as long as she can remember.

Harley in the sky