Welcome to the May/Jun 2021 round of the Debut Review Challenge!

Did you meet the current crew on social media over the past two weeks? Catch up by searching for #DebutReviewChallenge on Twitter and Instagram. Here's a recap of the May/Jun 2021 featured books: Every one of these debut books is eligible to review for this challenge, but they are not the only ones! One of… Continue reading Welcome to the May/Jun 2021 round of the Debut Review Challenge!

Debut Review Challenge: Reflections on the First Year

It's hard to believe that I launched the very first Debut Review Challenge round a year ago today! Inspired by challenges like Storystorm, ReFoReMo, and NaPiBoWriWee, I started this challenge to support debut Kidlit creators, motivate reviewers, and engage the Kidlit community. Marketing professionals emphasize the importance of customer reviews, which act as a proxy… Continue reading Debut Review Challenge: Reflections on the First Year

Debut Review Challenge with Janet Sumner Johnson

It is my great pleasure to welcome Janet Sumner Johnson to the Debut Review Challenge blog! Her debut picture book, Help Wanted, Must Love Books, released on March 1st. Welcome, Janet, and congratulations! New this month: a chance to win during every author interview. Click here to enter a Rafflecopter giveaway! Debut By-the-Numbers: HELP WANTED, MUST LOVE BOOKS… Continue reading Debut Review Challenge with Janet Sumner Johnson

Debut Review Challenge with Elisa Boxer

A new round of the Debut Review Challenge has just begun and I am pleased to have Elisa Boxer on the blog today! In just 9 days, her debut picture book will release from Sleeping Bear Press. Congratulations, Elisa, and welcome! New this month: a chance to win during every author interview. Click here to… Continue reading Debut Review Challenge with Elisa Boxer

Debut Review Challenge with Shauna LaVoy Reynolds

Shauna LaVoy Reynolds joins the Challenge blog today to share her tender picture book, POETREE. Welcome, Shauna! For a BONUS ENTRY, please leave a comment on this blog post! (This will apply if you also complete at least one official ENTRY FORM.) Debut By-the-Numbers: POETREE Number of years writing:  Basically forever, but I’ve been taking it super seriously… Continue reading Debut Review Challenge with Shauna LaVoy Reynolds

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Debut Review Challenge with Cathy Ballou Mealey

The Debut Review Challenge for Jan/Feb 2020 is half over! But there is still plenty of time to get those FIVE reviews completed. You could even start with Cathy Ballou Mealey's book WHEN A TREE GROWS. Welcome, Cathy! For a BONUS ENTRY, please leave a comment on this blog post! (This will apply if you also… Continue reading Debut Review Challenge with Cathy Ballou Mealey

Debut Review Challenge with Wendy Greenley

Join me in welcoming Wendy Greenley to the Debut Review Challenge Blog! For a BONUS ENTRY, please leave a comment on this blog post! (This will apply if you also complete at least one official ENTRY FORM. Debut By-the-Numbers: LOLA SHAPES THE SKY Number of years writing: 10 Number of years from contract to published… Continue reading Debut Review Challenge with Wendy Greenley

Debut Review Challenge with Nanette Heffernan

It is my pleasure to feature Nanette Heffernan, whose debut picture book EARTH HOUR releases tomorrow! Welcome, Nanette! For a BONUS ENTRY, please leave a comment on this blog post! (This will apply if you also complete at least one official ENTRY FORM. Debut By-the-Numbers: EARTH HOUR: A LIGHTS-OUT EVENT FOR OUR PLANET Number of… Continue reading Debut Review Challenge with Nanette Heffernan

Debut Review Challenge with Chantal Bourgonje

Chantal Bourgonje is an author/illustrator with an adorable debut picture book. Welcome to the Debut Review Challenge Blog, Chantal! Debut By-the-Numbers: Fierce Grey Mouse Number of years writing: 7 Number of years from contract to published book: 1 Date your book was released: April 2019 Number of pages: 32 Number of launch events: 0 Number… Continue reading Debut Review Challenge with Chantal Bourgonje