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I was very fortunate to attend the YALSA Symposium in Nashville, TN in November, where I schmoozed with authors and got copies of their autographed books. One such author was Coe Booth, an amazing writer with a fabulous personality, generous spirit, and great smile.
Coe's first novel, TYRELL, tells the story of a teen boy living in the projects of NYC who fights day to day to make sure he has food, shelter, and money to survive. Coe's second novel, KENDRA, which just came out in October, is about a teen girl who lives with her grandmother who is obsessed with making sure Kendra doesn't get pregnant as a teen like Kendra's own mother did with her. Both novels are gritty and emotional with realistic dialog and scenarios.
You can visit Coe on her newly revamped website, or at the Longstockings blog.I asked Coe, what writing-related anything from this past year is she thankful for. Her response:
"I really have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. I recently returned from my year-long writing residency in Switzerland, and I'm very thankful for being given that opportunity, especially since it came completely out of the blue!
"I'm also thankful that my second book KENDRA is out. It feels good to know real people are reading it, and I love the feedback I'm getting from readers.
"And now, as the deadline for my third book approaches, I'm really thankful that I'm able to write full-time. Time really is a gift -- one I'm really appreciating right now!"
Because the A2A Misses are thankful for YOU, our readers, we're giving you a chance to win books all week long (we can only ship to the U.S.). Comment to this post for a chance to win KENDRA by Coe Booth (please note the book is recommended for ages 15+) by midnight EST. For a second entry, link to this comment on your own blog and let us know in the comments.
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Deena, Miss Recently Repped
OMG...getting to live and write in Switzerland. How cool!!
ReplyDeleteI would like to win this book! I heard about it on the Teen Reads website.
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stephanie
I'd love to win this book!
ReplyDeleteYou guys are so cool. It's so fun to read the interviews!
The Contest is linked on my sidebar.
-That Teen-
I don't think I can officially enter because I'm in Canada but I absolutely loved both Tyrell and Kendra. I can't wait to see what book three brings!!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I want to read this one. I have Tyrell here- haven't read it yet though- and it looks awesome. So does this book.
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ReplyDeleteI'd love to win a copy of Coe's new book. She's fabulous! Sign me up, please!
I'd love to have this book. Please count me in.
ReplyDeleteKendra sounds so good. I would love to win it.
ReplyDeleteWOW! You are such aa great author your first book,Tyrell was really dramatic and can relate to alot of people like myself.Now that your second book,Kendra is out I really would love to read because I know it's going to be good!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless,
Monique