Author Appreciation: Readergirlz

There are many authors that I have a love for and appreciate all of the amazing things that they do. Some of these authors are Readergirlz divas, Liz Gallagher, Holly Cupala, Melissa Walker, Dia Calhoun, Lorie Ann Grover, Justina Chen Headley, and Mitali Perkins.
I have to honestly say that I would not be a YA blogger without Readergirlz. It is where I first talked to people that loved reading as much as I do. It was the first time that I talked to authors and found out how authors are not some sort of robots.
I have met Liz at a few author events. She always ask how I am and we also talk about what we are writing and reading. She is so awesome. Her book The Opposite of Invisible is set in the Seattle area. I could relate to all of the landmarks and places in the book.
Holly is probably the sweetest person that you will ever meet. The first time that I met her was in line at a Barnes and Noble at a signing for Mitali. She gave me a hug and said that it was awesome to meet me. Holly is just an amazing person. I also can't wait to read her book Tell Me A Secret, which comes out in less then 100 days! I also LOVE her blog...
If you don't know who Melissa Walker is... Then let me start with an energetic, outgoing, and caring person. I have devoured every book of hers and can't wait for more to come out. She also runs I Heart Daily, which I love. I can't wait to meet her.
The first time that I met Dia and Lorie Ann, was when I was doing an interview for Readergirlz for a local news station. Dia is really awesome and her books are amazing to get lost into. Lorie Ann is a fantastic person. She is so caring and awesome. I love how Lorie Ann can make such beautiful verse.
Justina's books deal with what teens need the most. Self confidence and understanding from other's and them self. She weaves together such different stories that you can't help, but love. They just embody being a teen so well.
Mitali is an awesome person. It was so fun to meet her. Her book, Secret Keeper displayed sisters and secrets and how they can effect people. I found it amazing, how she was so true to sisters and their relationship.
Anyways, Thank you, Readergirlz for everything that you have done and continue to do.

North of Beautiful by Justina Chen Headley

Rating: 5/5

Terra Rose Cooper is tall, fit, and blonde. On the left side of her face, she has a port wine stain. The birthmark is about the size of a palm. It is not some blemish that you can easily cover. People have stopped and stared, creating a ruckus in her life. This is one feature that Terra would love to be without and she hides it under layers of make up.

Another flaw in her other wise perfect life, is her controlling father. He is cruel to his mother and belittles each flaw. Terra just wants to escape and she can not wait to escape to a college on the east coast. The problem is that her father will not pay. In a crash of fate, Terra meets Jacob, a goth Chinese boy that she can't seem to get out of her mind. The only problem is that Terra has a boyfriend, that she can't really connect with.

With the help of Jacob, her mother, and a little orphan, Terra discovers what True Beauty is and what it means to her.

I found this book, to be appealing and splendidly written. I could relate to Terra, because I have had my insecurities about how pale I was and weight. I also like the aspects of Geo-caching, and I really want to try it, now. I also loved the vast number of themes that you can find in this book and how it will easily cheer you up. Terra's voice is astounding and real. Jacob was such a great boy and I loved him Justina Chen Headley's book just keep on getting better and I can not wait to read from her. If you can not tell, I highly recommend this book

Check out, Justina's Blog and Justina Chen Headley's Find Beauty Challenge.

Happy Reading, Sarah.

Cover Art Saturday: Cover Models

Cover models, how do they get such an amazing job. I mean to get immortized on a piece of literary work. Evermore and North of Beautiful have the same model with similar expression. I am really excited for both of these books I love Justina Chen Headley, her books are always amazing and so are the covers. North of Beautiful comes out on Febuary 1st, 2009. I am going to order it soon, because reviews are already buzzing. Alyson Noel is also very awesome. Reviews are also raving and I am very excited. It comes out Febuary 3rd, 2009, so I guess another book for me to order.
So, I seriously need to figure out how people become covermodels. Sorry for this being a week late. This is just me gushing on covers of the future book releases. I hope you enjoy it.

Peace out, Sarah.

Girl Overboard by Justina Chen Headley

Grade: 5/5
Summary: Syrah was injured in a snowboarding accident. Her dream is to become a Pro-Snowboarder. Her family is unsupportive. Her father, Ethan Cheung, made the cell phone of today. Her mother, Betty Cheung, is both a fashionista and do charity fundraising. All she want to do is be on the slopes with her best friend, Age,but he is too busy with his new boyfriend.
She soon befriends Lillan, an energetic and kid person. That spends most of her time at Seattle Children's Hospital. Lillan's sister, Amanda, has leukemia and needs a bone marrow transplant or she'll die.
Syrah and Lillan organize a Charity Snowboarding Event to help spread awareness for bone marrow transplant and the fact that everyone should register for it
Notes: This book is just plain amazing. It hit my heart strings. For those that don't know this, I am a patient at Seattle Children's Hospital. I have a immunological problem,where I am always at the doctors. I have seen some of these kids that are too young to not be playing with their friends or at school. It literally breaks my heart. I also like the plot and the fact that this book tackles such deep issues. I recommend reading this as soon as possible.
Also, if you are over 16 and are able to donate bone marrow. Please register, you could save someone's life.
Love Sarah.