Category Archives: writing

Picture Book Review: A Tale From the Pound by Sandy Throne

Posted on 02/15/2013 by amitha

A Tale from the Pound by Sandy Throne is a sweet little picture book about a couple who want to adopt a cat, and end up choosing one that looks a little different from the rest. Toddler Monkey liked this … Continue reading →

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Picture Book Review: Dangerously Ever After by Dashka Slater

Posted on 11/26/2012 by amitha

Dangerously Ever After by Dashka Slater; illustrated by Valeria Docampo When I received an email from this author asking me to review her latest picture book, I was thrilled. I loved Sea Serpent and Me, which had been a baby shower … Continue reading →

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YA Book Review: Scars by Cheryl Rainfield

Posted on 08/31/2012 by amitha

Scars by Cheryl Rainfield is an incredibly powerful story about self-harm, rape, abuse, and homophobia written in a completely authentic and compelling (and non-overwhelming!) way. Never did I question the author’s “teen voice” or authority to tell this story. When … Continue reading →

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MG Book Review: The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall

Posted on 08/13/2012 by amitha

The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy by Jeanne Birdsall A sweet, funny story about four rambunctious sisters on summer vacation. The perfect read for those last days of summer vacation when you’re … Continue reading →

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Critique group opening!

Posted on 07/16/2012 by amitha

My awesome critique group, Courtyard Critiques, is a small group looking for 1-2 new members. We welcome all genres of YA/MG fiction. Our meetings are currently every other Thursday at 10:00 AM at/or near members homes in the Greater Boston … Continue reading →

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Going Beyond Fan Fic – Making Your Favorite Characters Your Own

Posted on 06/08/2012 by amitha

“Where do you get your ideas?” This is one of the questions that authors dread because it comes up so frequently, pretty much every time they take questions at signings or other events. I went to an event with Jane Yolen once … Continue reading →

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In which I blog yet again about the PEN Award Ceremony, only this time with photos

Posted on 06/04/2012 by amitha

As many of you already know (because you heard me enthusing about it a million times online), I was one of two recipients this year of PEN-New England’s Susan P. Bloom Children’s Book Discovery Award. Basically, this is an award … Continue reading →

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An apropos comic strip…

Posted on 05/21/2012 by amitha

This week’s Bizarro is relevant to one of my WIP’s. Care to guess which one?

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PEN Children’s Book Discovery Night

Posted on 05/04/2012 by amitha

Come see me read from my manuscript! Here’s more info: 4th Annual Susan P. Bloom Children’s Book Discovery Award Sunday, May 6, 2012, 6:30 p.m. THE AMPHITHEATRE Lesley University, Cambridge (University Hall, 1815 Massachusetts Avenue) Winners AMITHA KNIGHT for her … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Posted on 04/23/2012 by amitha

I have noticed a trend in my recent reviews. If a book has serious themes in it, I often preface my review by saying “I thought I wouldn’t like this but…” or “I was scared to read it but..” But … Continue reading →

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