2012 Debut Author Challenge!


I am very excited to announce that I will be participating in the 2012 Debut Author Challenge hosted by The Story Siren! This will be my first time doing the DAC and I can't wait to get started!

CHALLENGE OBJECTIVE:
  • To read & review a minimum of twelve young adult or middle grade debut novels between the dates of January 1, 2012 - January 31, 2013.
This should be lots of fun!!! If you would like to participate in it yourself or if you just want more information on it, then mosey on over to The Story Siren's blog for all the deets!!! But be sure to check back here, because as you can see, there will be lots of exciting new books by new authors just waiting to be read and reviewed!  :))

2012 Debut Novels Read Thus Far: (12/12) - Completed

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