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Praise for Giraffes Ruin Everything
“Giraffes really do ruin everything. … Bright digital illustrations enliven this cheeky tale. A young child learns to navigate the nuances of social relationships, with help from a spotted, lanky friend.”—Kirkus
“In an age where hurling accusations about someone else’s shortcomings has become something of a social norm, this is a gentle but firm reminder that patience and understanding have their rewards.”—Publisher’s Weekly
“What starts off as a story about how awful being friends with a giraffe can be turns into a heartwarming lesson of learning to understand and accept friends as they are.”—School Library Journal
“The full page, brightly colored illustrations complement the text perfectly and are very engaging. Young readers, especially animal lovers, will want to read this book.” —School Library Connection
Praise for Hook’s Revenge: The Pirate Code
“Sneaky humor, surprising twists, and an outrageously irreverent take on the familiar Neverland tale combine to great effect.” —Kirkus
“Fans of Barrie will appreciate the development Neverland; the paradoxes of adults living in a place where one never grows up are given an intriguing explanation. On the other hand, those who are only interested in a rollicking adventure with a feisty heroine, cinematic action, and the cleverness of children pitted against nasty adults will also find exactly what they came for.” —BCCB
“With a salty and sardonic narrator and chuckle-worthy dialogue, this sequel can be enjoyed as a stand-alone.” —School Library Journal
Praise for Hook’s Revenge:
★ “Schulz’s debut novel is a rollicking page-turner that’s more than just an action-packed adventure.” —School Library Journal, starred review
★ “The real charm here is in the unnamed narrator, whose arch and clever diction and open disdain for children make him the perfect purveyor of Jocelyn’s story . . . Readers will delight both the story and the storytelling.” — BCCB, starred review
“Jocelyn is spunky, flawed and endearing.” —Kirkus
“This entertaining take on the Peter Pan story neatly blends action-adventure and comical and heartfelt moments.” —Booklist
Chosen as a NYPL Top 100 Children’s Books for 2014 and a Bank Street College Children’s Book of the Year for 2014.
Interviews:
Television:
ABC4 Good Morning Utah, Salt Lake
Radio/Podcasts:
Dear Book Nerd Podcast on Book Riot
Mom Talk Radio (my segment starts at 14:30)
First Draft Podcast with Sarah Enni
iHomeschool Network: Inspiring Reluctant Readers
Online Interviews and Guest Posts:
Barnes & Noble Kids Blog Picture Books Then, Then, and Now
Barnes & Noble Kids Blog Kidlit Open Mic
Teachers Write Thursday Quick-Write Humor Writing Tips and Tricks:
Pop Goes the Reader A Game of Would You Rather with Heidi Schulz
The Midnight Garden If Heidi Were the Illustrator
Midwest Writers Workshop Meet the Faculty
Barnes & Noble Kids Blog Heidi Schulz, Author of Hook’s Revenge, Recommends Great Books and Strategies for Reluctant Readers
Mr. Schu Reads Cover Reveal for The Pirate Code
Kirkus Reviews Blog Swashbuckling with Heidi Schulz
Huffington Post Books Hook’s Revenge: A New Twist on a Classic Tale
Barnes & Noble Blog In Which Author Heidi Schulz Interviews the Characters of Hook’s Revenge
Middle Grade Mafia The Writer’s Block: An Interview with Heidi Schulz
Pop Goes the Reader ‘Tis The Season: Authors Talk Holidays with Heidi Schulz
Fearless Fifteeners All Four Kids, An Interview with Heidi Schulz, Author of Hook’s Revenge
Smack Dab in the Middle “Middleview” Interview with Debut Author Heidi Schulz
Beauty and The Bookshelf Shiver Me Timbers, an Intarrrview with Captain Heidi Schulz
The Midnight Garden—YA for Adults Cover Reveal for Hook’s Revenge
Riffle Riffle Backstory: Q&A with Heidi Schulz
All the Write Notes 10 Questions with Author Heidi Schulz
Alice in Readerland Interview: Heidi Schulz (Debut Author of Hook’s Revenge)
Michelle4Laughs Getting the Call: Heidi Schulz
We Are One Four Hullo From Heidi!
YA Reads 2014 Debut Author Intros
Chasing the Crazies W.O.W. – Writer Odyssey Wednesday With Heidi Schulz
The Secret Life of Writers Interview with MG & PB Author: Heidi Schulz
OneFour KidLit Introducing Heidi Schulz: HOOK’S REVENGE
Ted Fox is Awesome 50 Words or Less(-ish) Fridays: Heidi Schulz
Hook’s Revenge Blog Tour:
Reading with ABC Exclusive Excerpt
Paperback Princess Interview
The Irish Banana Review Pirate Glossary
Mundie Moms DIY Pirate Costumes
Jenuine Cupcakes Recipe: Nubbins’s Hardtack Recipe (Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies with Lime Curd)
Queen Ella Bee Reads Exclusive Excerpt
Allodoxophobia Blog Tour: Hook’s Revenge Playlist
Kissed by Ink Exclusive Excerpt
Who RU Blog Build a Fairy Garden Instructions
Supernatural Snark Interview with me, John Hendrix—the illustrator for Hook’s Revenge, and Rotem Moscovich—my editor
Hook’s Daughter (UK Release of Hook’s Revenge) Blog Tour:
So Many Books, So Little Time Inspiration Behind Hook’s Revenge/Hook’s Daughter
Wondrous Reads Top Five Places I’d Like to Visit on the Neverland
Young Writers Interview
Reading Away the Days Pirate Glossary Terms
Bookaholics Ten Little Known Facts About Hook’s Daughter
Fiction Fascination Review and Manners for Pirates
Readaraptor Review
Announcements:
Giraffes Ruin Everything, Picture Book, Bloomsbury Kids, 2016
Hook’s Revenge: The Pirate Code, Middle Grade, Disney•Hyperion, Fall 2015
Hook’s Revenge, Middle Grade, Disney•Hyperion, September 16, 2014