Rachelle Delaney

Yesterday, I triumphantly finished the very last novel I have to read for the Creative Writing for Children class I’m teaching this term. Each week, we tackle a different novel study, so for the past three months, I’ve done nothing but read upper middle-grade / lower YA novels. And I have to say, I’m pooped. My students have far better stamina than me.

But now I can finally turn my attention to my growing stack of summer reading! This includes, but is not limited to: Nice Recovery by Susan Juby, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon, Finding Violet Park by Jenny Valentine, and one really big, meaty Russian novel, yet TBD (I must consult with my father on this one. He is the expert on all things epic and Russian).

Oh, and there’s one more novel on my list. One that segues nicely into what I actually sat down to tell you about. Vancouver author James McCann has just released his newest YA novel, Flying Feet, which promises an exciting look into the world of underground mixed martial arts. James will be launching this novel on Sunday June 13th at the Cameron Rec Centre in Burnaby. There will be readings, refreshments, and even a tae kwon do demo! Come one come all!