Here are a few news and special feature articles I’ve enjoyed the past week (If you missed any of the previous posts click here to see them all):

1. The New York Times gives a nod to several recent MG books that help kids adapt to a loss. WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THESE KIDS FIND THEIR WAY.

2. New out this week is a MG novel that has already received some advanced buzz. Author Jewell Parker Rhodes gives you the background here.

I’ll be back on Friday with a review of A IS FOR ASTRONAUT.