Where There’s Smoke

In this fast-paced thriller, eighteen-year-old Calli finds herself alone after the loss of her father—until a bruised and broken girl shows up on her property, forcing her to face the present, rethink her future, and unearth the skeletons of her own past.

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Mae and Gerty and the Matter with Matter

Mae is fed up with her parents thinking her younger sister, Gerty, is a science genius. But as Mae learns that science is all about asking questions and trying new things, she realizes that she can be a scientist too and joins her sister to explore all types of matter. Illustrated by Erica Salcedo

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Half Moon Summer

Two seventh graders discover it takes more than grit and a good pair of shoes to run 13.1 miles. You’ve got to have a partner who refuses to let you quit.

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How to Make a Memory

The Wonderful Things You Will Be meets The Remember Balloons in this lyrical and gentle picture book about the joy and importance of making memories and cherishing life’s most special moments—a companion to Thankful. Illustrated by Ana Aranda

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Thankful

When the first snow falls, a girl takes paper, scissors, and pencils. On each slip of paper she writes one thing for which she is thankful: soup, the sun and moon, a friend. As the snow falls, the chain grows. What are YOU thankful for? Illustrated by Samantha Cotterill

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Fadeaway

When a high school basketball star goes missing, a town’s secrets are exposed in this edge-of-your seat, addictive read.

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About the Author

Elaine Vickers

Elaine/E.B. Vickers is an award-winning author of picture books, middle grade, and young adult novels that aim to help readers of all ages find connection and belonging.

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Upcoming Events

Workshops, conferences, and other events.

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MAE AND GERTY AND THE MATTER WITH MATTER Release Day!
October 17, 2023
Location: Wherever books are sold!
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MAE AND GERTY Launch Party
October 18, 2023
SUU STEM Center (GEO323) - Cedar City, Utah
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NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English)
November 16-19
Columbus, Ohio
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WHERE THERE’S SMOKE Release Day!
December 12, 2023
Location: Wherever books are sold!
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Beyond the Book Guides

Bringing stories beyond the page with discussion questions, art lessons, yummy recipes, challenging riddles, mini science projects, fun crafts, poetry, and recommendations for more great books to read.

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