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Cover Collection 11: DUST, by Arthur Slade, cover art by Lily Dormishev
Hey, everyone! Happy February! Spring is just around the corner, and things are thawing here--at least, they're thawing for now! But I...
Ishta Mercurio
Feb 4, 20192 min read
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Cover Collection 10: Honeysmoke, by Monique Fields, illustrated by Yesenia Moises
Hey, everybody! Welcome back to the blog! Happy New Year! I took a much-needed break over the holidays, but now we are back with a whole...
Ishta Mercurio
Jan 9, 20193 min read
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Cover Collection 9: Wicked Nix, by Lena Coakley
Welcome to Cover Collection, my (mostly) weekly blog series in which I talk in ALL CAPS about book covers that I think deserve some ALL...
Ishta Mercurio
Dec 4, 20183 min read
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Cover Collection Special: SMALL WORLD Cover Reveal!
You guize! I FINALLY GET TO TALK ABOUT MY BOOK'S COVER! I first saw this back in August, and I have been waiting to show you all ever...
Ishta Mercurio
Nov 27, 20182 min read
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Cover Collection 7: The Astonishing Color of After, by Emily X. R. Pan
Welcome to Cover Collection, my (mostly) weekly blog series in which I wax enthusiastic about book covers that I love and talk about what...
Ishta Mercurio
Nov 21, 20182 min read
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Cover Collection 6: ALL THE CROOKED SAINTS, by Maggie Stiefvater; cover by Eoin Ryan and Christopher
Well! The blog has been quiet for a while. I needed a long hiatus for various reasons to do with life, and writing, and... Life. (Have I...
Ishta Mercurio
Nov 5, 20184 min read
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Cover Collection 5: Pre-Caldecott Edition! AFTER THE FALL, written and illustrated by Dan Santat
Welcome to Cover Collection, my (mostly) weekly blog series in which I look at covers that I love and take them apart a little bit to see...
Ishta Mercurio
Feb 2, 20184 min read
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Cover Collection 4: Pre-Caldecott edition! THE ANTLERED SHIP, by Dashka Slater, illustrated by The F
Welcome to Cover Collection, my (mostly) weekly blog series in which I take a closer look at my favorite book covers and talk about what...
Ishta Mercurio
Jan 23, 20184 min read
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Cover Collection 3: AMERICAN STREET, by Ibi Zoboi; cover by Natalie C. Sousa and Elaine Damasco
Welcome to Cover Collection, my (mostly) weekly blog series in which I take a closer look at incredible book covers and what makes them...
Ishta Mercurio
Jan 16, 20183 min read
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Cover Collection, Week 2: WHEN WE WERE ALONE, Illustrated by Julie Flett
Welcome to Cover Collection, my weekly blog series in which I highlight covers that I love and break down what makes them work. This...
Ishta Mercurio
Oct 30, 20173 min read
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Cover Collection, 1: Counting on Katherine, illustrated by Dow Phumiruk
Of all the elements of a book, the cover is arguably one of the most critical when it comes to attracting and engaging your readers. A...
Ishta Mercurio
Oct 25, 20173 min read
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