We're chatting with debut author of Hex Hall, Rachel Hawkins TONIGHT!

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Crescendo News!!!

Becca Fitzpatrick just tweeted that the cover of Hush, Hush, sequel -- Crescendo -- will be released on April 10th.

And here's the summary fresh from her website:

Nora should have known her life was far from perfect. Despite starting a relationship with her guardian angel, Patch (who, title aside, can be described as anything but angelic), and surviving an attempt on her life, things are not looking up. Patch is starting to pull away and Nora can't figure out if it's for her best interest or if his interest has shifted to her arch-enemy, Marcie Millar. Not to mention that Nora is haunted by images of her father and she becomes obsessed with finding out what really happened to him that night he left for Portland and never came home.

The further Nora delves into the mystery of her father's death, the more she comes to question if her Nephilim bloodline has something to do with it as well as why she seems to be in danger more than the average girl. Since Patch isn't answering her questions and seems to be standing in her way, she has to start finding the answers on her own. Relying too heavily on the fact that she has a guardian angel puts Nora at risk again and again. But can she really count on Patch or is he hiding secrets darker than she can even imagine.

We can hardly wait for April 10th to see the new cover!

Thoughtful Thursday - Milton Hershey School

The Milton Hershey School came to our attention through their recent publicity triggered by their Centennial Anniversary.

It's amazing to see how their heritage and commitment in providing a campus setting where all students can be successful hasn't changed in those 100 years.

Here's their mission statement:

At Milton Hershey School®, we believe that all students can be successful.

We know that in order to be happy, safe, and productive, students need guidance and support in all parts of their lives.

The excellent education at Milton Hershey School starts with dedicated teachers who care about each student's learning experience. Classes are small - an average of 15 students for each teacher, so each student gets individual attention and support.

Students live in large, comfortable homes with 10 to 14 students in their own age group. A pair of married houseparents oversee each home, providing the structure that children need and taking an active interest in their development.

We are dedicated to helping our students lead productive and fulfilling lives.

It's wonderful to know that the hard work which Milton and Catherine Hershey put into a school for orphan boys is still going on today.

From their website:

MHS serves children in financial and social need by providing them education, housing, food, medical and psychological health care, recreation opportunities, and clothing with no financial obligation to the family.

To date, they have over 8,000 alumni. Take a look at their student success stories and you'll understand why we made this cause our Thoughtful Thursday.