Alex Flinn
Official site for this author of YA novels, including her newest Nothing to Lose that has been getting a lot of positive attention.

Downhomebooks
This site offers much more than a link to a zShop at Amazon. It has interviews with some of the hottest names in children’s and YA literature. It also has a fab list of recommended links and several lists of recommended books for kids.

Couple produces Afro-centric books for young readers
An article about Wade and Cheryl Hudson, founders of Just Us Books, a publishing house that specializes in African-American children’s titles. Perhaps their most famous are the Afro-Bets books and Bright Eyes Brown Skin.

The Crying Rocks by Janet Taylor Lisle (0-689-85319-X)
Joelle doesn’t know much about her past. She was adopted at age five after living in a box with an old lady. Joelle looks just like the ancient Native Americans in the area, and with her new friendship with Carlos hikes through the woods to some of their sacred places. As they travel, Joelle begins to connect with both the Native Americans and her own past, until she finally is ready to face the truth.
This book is permeated by a strong sense of mystery. The reader may think that they have figured it all out already, but they almost certainly have not. A strong, difficult young woman, Joelle is a fascinating protagonist.

Original Content
I was going to call this a new blog on children’s lit, but it sure isn’t! It looks like Gail has been going strong since early 2002.

The Edge Chronicles
Random House is releasing a new fantasy series for children in the next month. I don’t know much about the quality of the writing, but the illustrations look to be wonderful if the website is anything to go by.

bentleywg: VOYA’s 19th annual list of Best SF/F/Horror 2003
Bentleywg points to VOYA’s latest list of the best Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror novels for teens.

J.K.Rowling Official Site
Rowling unveils a brand new website with very slick graphics. Very cool.

City Pages: Between Planets
A group interview with Minneapolis’ top female science fiction and fantasy writers, including Patricia Wrede who writes books for teens.