Hello, everyone, Since our launch last December, AuthorsNow! has received wonderful attention from book lovers like you. Thanks for spreading the word and  keep telling your friends and colleagues about us. Your support let's us know we are doing something right in the effort to bring you the latest on  debut children's and teen books. We're also pleased to report we are over 110 members strong with more authors and more books on the way! Now here's what's new at AuthorsNow!

• Our improved search feature makes it even easier to find books you want.
• The author map (see right sidebar) is very handy for finding

Grab a fork and your reading glasses, people, because the Class of 2k9  http://www.classof2k9.com has been cooking up a storm! Yes, we've got the freshest fiction in town as well as recipes to go with them. Chilled from a cold day of snow-shoveling? Why not warm up with a mug of Brother's Killer Hot Chocolate? (WHEN THE WHISTLE BLOWS by Fran Cannon Slayton) Or perhaps your palate is craving something more exotic. Hoysta's Root-Flour Brownies with Badger Cream Topping (WATERSMEET by Ellen Jensen Abbott) might fill the bill. Need a child-friendly recipe? Give Harper's Graham Cracker Sandwiches a try… Continue reading

New talent is in town! Learn about what's hitting the shelves in children's and teen literature today from our debut authors and illustrators. Not only will you find information about our books, but we'll also point you to other popular groups, web sites, blogs, and communities who love children's books as much as we do! So grab a cup of coffee and pull up a chair as we discuss what's happening with AuthorsNow!…