Janelle Diller

Janelle Diller has always had a passion for writing. Early on, she polished her writing skills by passing notes to her friends instead of paying attention in math class. The resulting time in detention gave her lots of time to write more notes. As a young child, she wouldn’t leave home without a pad and pencil just in case something for her novel hit her and she had to scribble it down quickly. Sadly, she eventually lost this naiveté.

However, as a result of her love of writing, she has an unusual variety of books published. The list includes books for the construction industry and grammar textbooks. (If writing about drywall or gerunds is better than not writing at all, it says something about what drives her.) Fortunately, she also write novels for adults, as well as early and middle readers. This is the writing that feeds her soul.

These days, in addition to writing adult fiction, she’s having a ball creating the Australia, Austria, and Mexico books for Pack-n-Go Girls® travel and adventure series. The award-winning early chapter books are targeted for early readers, ages six to nine.

 

Book Reviews by Janelle Diller

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“In Have a Slice Day author Nancy Krulik has created a silly but memorable introduction to the concept of fractions. Charlie Alder’s lively illustrations add to the fun.

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The addition of The Museum of Lost Teeth to any child’s collection is a no-brainer. It’s sweet. It’s funny. Adults will be happy to read it over and over.

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“Iggy continues to be Iggy.

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Children’s books come in all flavors: sweet, funny, quirky, boring, and gems only an adult would love. Bear and the Whisper of the Wind falls into that last category.

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The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem benefits from being a story about princesses and superheroes, which apparently little girls can never resist even if the story

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“J.D. and the Great Barber Battle is a refreshing slice of life about a small-town kid who discovers he’s gifted in unexpected ways. It’s a fun read.”

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“The STEM Night Disaster delivers on teaching kids not just about science but also about a scientific mindset.”

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Just how do planes stay in the sky? How do people get inside the television? And why don’t the people on the bottom of the earth fall off?

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No doubt, Raj Haldar and Chris Carpenter had a ton of fun writing this silly book of a couple dozen or more sentences with homophones, homonyms, and tricky punctuations.

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“Small Mercies isn’t intended to educate readers on details about South Africa as much as it’s intended for the reader to experience the multifaceted reality of So

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“An engaging story with endearing characters and a gentle touch on the larger themes of loss and change make for a valuable read.”

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Penguin Days provides learning of the most important kind, and has an added bonus of sweet humor, age appropriate text, and engaging illustrations.” 

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This should be a fun graphic novel. Wilson’s richly colored illustrations are lively; the multicultural family characters timely; the storyline inventive. Somehow, though, it doesn’t deliver.

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“The engaging illustrations, exposure to the world of Beijing, timeless themes, and sweet characters make My Beijing a worthy addition to any library. It’s a keeper.”

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There’s something sweet and endearing about Dear Professor Whale, the follow-up to the charming Yours Sincerely, Giraffe.

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Bad news breaks and a young girl tries to make sense of it. A gray cloud slips over the family and the community. The parents are sad and distracted. “Suddenly Mom is glued to the television.