Under the right (terrible) circumstances, everything in BUMPED and THUMPED could happen. Two recent headlines show how it’s already happening. Readers, I present to you: real-life MiNet and FunBumps.
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See me in Chicago! Don't miss my dramatic gestures and facial expressions.
I’m so happy to be attending the 2011 NCTE/ALAN Conference in Chicago. I’ll be wandering the convention floor (inevitably overwhelmed by it all) from Saturday, November 19th until Tuesday, November 22nd. Here are specifics on where I’ll be and when: (more…)
I was having so much fun celebrating the 10th Anniversary of SLOPPY FIRSTS that I totally forgot to share this fantastic review of my most recent novel:
“BUMPED is a hilarious book, building on some of today’s obsessions: MTV’s 16& Pregnant, celebrity bump watches, and aggressive marketing to teens…Melody’s world is one where both teen boys and girls, are encouraged and rewarded to get pregnant. Not to be parents; drugs and societal pressure help prevent the teens ...
THUMPED.
I don’t have an on sale date yet, but it will probably be Spring 2012.
P.S. This was never conceived as a trilogy. Just a book and a sequel. The cliffhangers end here.
BUMPED received the highest possible 5 1/2 Gold Star rating from Romantic Times book reviews!
“BUMPED is wonderfully original, with an extremely well thought-out dystopian society, the details of which the reader deduces through context and dialogue, rather than via a dull prologue. The protagonists begin as manifestations of two extreme points, but morph into stunningly human portrayals of conflict and a search for autonomy. McCafferty’s future echoes just enough of current events to ...
“Intelligent, witty, and wry BUMPED has given teens the opportunity to learn about moral issues without being preached at, encouraging them to embrace abstinence or glorifying teenaged pregnancy. It speaks to the consequences of both while at the same time exploring the emotional trappings of love and marriage. It’s ingenious and entertaining and thought provoking enough to spark deep and meaningful conversation.” GalleySmith
Get in on the conversation today! Download this brilliant BUMPED Discussion Guide to ...
“It’s like the Uglies series on crack…Strange, ridiculous, but brilliant.” Hobbitsies
Thanks to all of you who have already bought BUMPED. Remember: I want to thank you by giving away autographed stuff. Here’s what to do:
1. Buy a copy of BUMPED. I’m bothered by reports from readers who say they’ve had trouble finding it at their local bookstore. For reasons unclear to me, some stores may not be stocking it until May 1st. In any case, ...
BUMPED is on sale today. This is both extremely exciting and nerve-wracking. You’d think I’d be used to this by now, but I’m not. Here are five things that help me deal with all my nervous energy.
1. Rock Band. I looooove Rock Band. I will definitely play some Rock Band today. It’s very therapeutic. When I play Rock Band, I don’t think about anything else but Rock Band, which is rare because I have trouble ...
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- THUMPED is "a sparkling, imaginative romp that is nevertheless plenty provocative."
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- NCTE/ALAN in Chicago!
THUMPED Cover and Synopsis!
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SLOPPY FIRSTS MOVIE BUZZ
"Challenge the media's limiting portrayals of women and girls."- School Library Journal Review of BUMPED: "Hilarious."
And The Dream Cast for the SLOPPY FIRSTS Movie Is...
