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8.28.2020 | Frolic featured Witch Wars in their roundup of “10 MG and YA Books for Back to School.”
8.25.2020 | Motherhood Moment featured a Q&A with Alane Adams.
8.24.2020 | Publishers Weekly featured a Q&A with Alane Adams in their newsletter.
8.24.2020 | Inside Philanthropy interviewed Alane Adams about her literacy efforts.
8.11.2020 | Buzzfeed featured Witch Wars in their roundup of “12 Most Anticipated YA, MG, And Children’s Books For Back To School.”
8.9.2020 | New Moon Girls Magazine featured Witch Wars in their roundup of “Back to School Books for Girls.”
4.24.2020 | Kids Book Buzz gave The Eye of Zeus a 5/5 review, saying “This book was a great adventure book in which friendships also played an important role! It was fast-paced, and I enjoyed it a lot, like many of the other books about Greek mythology that I have read before!”
4.20.2020 | She Reads included The Eye of Zeus in its roundup of “15 Books featuring powerful girls.”
4.14.2020 | BookTrib included The Eye of Zeus in its roundup of “Four More Great Reads to Get You Through April Showers.”
4.6.2020 | KidLitTV featured The Eye of Zeus trailer.
4.1.2020 | She Reads included The Eye of Zeus in its roundup of “11 Books that will take you on a literary staycation.”
3.25.2020 | School Library Journal called The Eye of Zeus, “A great addition to any library collection, with a fiery, smart protagonist readers will love. Share this title with “Percy Jackson” fans.”
2.25.2020 | Alane Adams’ visit to Peters Elementary in Pennsylvania was highlighted by the Times News.
2.19.2010 | Frolic featured The Eye of Zeus in their roundup of “15 New Books featuring Kickass Heroines.”
2.14.2020 | Alane Adams’ Rise Up Foundation donated $25,000 to DonorsChoose.org.
2.13.2020 | Kirkus Reviews reviewed The Eye of Zeus, saying “Fans of Greek mythology will find much to love in this fun novel.”
1.31.2020 | Readers’ Favorite reviewed The Eye of Zeus, calling it “a sensational twist on Greek mythology with an adventure full of heart, action-packed moments fit for the legends, an emotional journey, and the strength of friendship.”
1.23.2020 | First Book and Alane Adams brought 20,000 new books to schools, programs devastated by natural disasters in Florida Panhandle.
1.21.2020 | Foreword Clarion Reviewsreviewed The Eye of Zeus saying “With twists, loyalty between friends, and its cast’s cleverness, the middle grade fantasy The Eye of Zeus hits all the right notes.”
12.2.2019 | Alane Adams and Rise Up Foundation donated $50,000 to First Book’s first-ever Give a Million campaign.
11.20.2019 | Rise Up Foundation donates $50,000 to UNICEF’s Water For Guinea Project.
10.16.2019 | Gwinnett Daily Post highlighted Alane Adams’ visit to local schools.
10.15.2019 | Monster Librarian featured a guest post by Alane Adams, “The Gift of Reading.”
9.26.2019 | Newswatch 12 interviewed Alane Adams live in studio.
9.24.2019 | SheReads included The Rubicus Prophecy in their roundup of “The best middle-grade novels to read in 2019.”
9.19.2019 | The Nerd Daily interviewed Alane Adams about The Rubicus Prophecy.
9.18.2019 | YA Books Central reviewed The Rubicus Prophecy, saying, “Full of adventure and magic, this middle grade fantasy is a fun and fast-paced read.”
9.16.2019 | SheReads included The Rubicus Prophecy in their roundup of “7 Fantasy books to curl up with this fall.”
9.9.2019 | Voyage LA did a Q&A with Alane Adams.
9.4.2019 | KTLA Morning News interviewed Alane Adams about the #ClearTheLists Campaign.
8.30.2019 | The Children’s Book Review reviewed The Rubicus Prophecy, saying, “Fantasy and mythology collide with a varied cast of characters and an intriguing, developing storyline.”
8.30.2019 | The Children’s Book Review talked to Alane Adams about The Witches of Orkney series.
7.22.2019 | YA Books Central revealed the cover of The Eye of Zeus.
7.22.2019 | Kirkus Reviews reviewed The Rubicus Prophecy, saying, “Adams’ concise prose delivers a quick read that’s packed with colorful characters and subplots.”
7.11.2019 | Foreword Clarion Reviews reviewed The Rubicus Prophecy, calling it “An immersive and empowering fantasy.”
5.11.2019 | The American Federation of Teachers featured Alane Adams’ donation of thousands of books to children in hurricane-hit Houston.
4.24.2019 | KidLit TV interviewed Alane Adams on StoryMakers.
4.22.2019 | Alane Adams read The Circus Thief on KidLit Radio’s Read Out Loud podcast.
1.31.2019 | Publisher’s Weekly featured Alane Adams’ partnership with First Book to donate $130,000 to California school districts recently devastated by wildfires.
12.27.2018 | Parade included The Blue Witch in their round up of “Best Books to spend your holiday gift cards on.”
12.14.2018 | Movies, Shows & Books featured an excerpt of The Blue Witch.
12.13.2018 | Insane About Books reviewed The Circus Thief.
12.8.2018 | Movies, Shows & Books featured The Circus Thief on their blog.
12.7.2018 | Ms. Career Girl featured The Circus Thief in their holiday gift guide.
12.6.2018 | YA Book Central included The Blue Witch in their “Twelve Days of Christmas Holiday Books.”
11.26.2018 | Parade included The Circus Thief in their 2018 Holiday Gift Guide for readers.
11.7.2018 | Alane Adams was interviewed on the Author Stories Podcast with Hank Garner.
11.6.2018 | Culturalist included The Circus Thief in their list of “Whimsical Picture Books of 2018.”
11.6.2018 | SparkPress featured Alane Adams’ advice on “Writing the Prequel.”
10.28.2018 | Brit + Co. included The Blue Witch in their list of “3 Creepy Books to Read to Put You in the Halloween Spirit.”
10.28.2018 | Unleashing Readers featured a guest post by Alane Adams.
10.24.2018 | The Kings English Bookshop announced Alane Adams’ visit to Salt Lake City schools.
10.22.2018 | Culturalist included The Blue Witch in their list of “Books to Read With Your Child Who Loves Magic, Monsters, and All Things Make-Believe.”
10.22.2018 | Kidsread.com featured Alane Adams in their Author Spotlight.
10.20.2018 | The Good Men Project reviewed The Blue Witch.
9.22.2018 | Beautifully Bookish Bethany featured an unboxing of The Blue Witch.
9.20.2018 | Kirkus Reviews reviewed The Circus Thief.
9.20.2018 | Kirkus Reviews reviewed The Blue Witch.
9.14.2018 | Foreword Clarion Reviews reviewed The Blue Witch.
9.14.2018 | She Reads included The Blue Witch in their list of fantasy novels for fall.
9.10.2018 | Foreword Clarion Reviews reviewed The Circus Thief.
9.5.2018 | Kelly’s Thoughts on Things reviewed The Blue Witch.
9.1.2018 | The Rise Up Foundation, founded by Alane Adams, will donate $25,000 to RIF of Southern California.
8.1.2018 | Bumbles & Fairytales featured The Circus Thief in their July book haul.
8.1.2018 | She Reads included The Blue Witch and The Circus Thief in in their list of new fall books from SparkPress.
7.18.2018 | Karen Vetrano featured an unboxing of The Circus Thief.
4.16.2018 | YA Books Central revealed the cover and gave away copies of The Blue Witch.
1.2.2018 | Lipsyy Lost and Found reviewed The Santa Thief.
12.22.2017 | Sharon the Librarian reviewed The Santa Thief.
12.18.2017 | Today.com included The Santa Thief in their round up of 18 books that make last-minute (and thoughtful) shopping a breeze.
12.12.2017 | The Daily Author podcast interviewed Alane Adams.
12.7.2017 | Imagination Soup featured The Santa Thief in their Holiday Book Round Up.
12.7.2017 | Reading with Your Kids podcast interviewed Alane Adams.
12.2.2017 | About a Mom featured The Santa Thief in their Holiday Gift Guide.
12.1.2017 | Lori’s Book Loft reviewed The Santa Thief.
11.30.17 | The Author Stories Podcast interviewed Alane Adams.
11.28.17 | BibidibobidiBookWorm featured Alane Adams’ Holiday Box in an unboxing video.
11.27.2017 | Life with Heidi included The Santa Thief in their “Educational Gift Guide.“
11.23.2017 | Jordan D’Amico included The Santa Thief in “Jordan D’Amico’s 2017 Children’s Books Holiday Gift Guide.“
11.17.2017 | Publisher’s Weekly featured a Spotlight on Alane Adams featuring The Santa Thief.
11.16 2017 | The Orange County Register featured Alane Adams in “OC author Alane Adams taps Norse mythology trend with new YA series.”
11.7.2017 | PopSugar included The Raven God in “6 Badass YA Books to Read This Fall.”
11.7.2017 | Culturalist included The Santa Thief in their “Top Ten Holiday Books for Kids.”
11.4.2017 | Alane Adams appeared on Life with Moxie Radio.
11.1.2017 | Foreword Clarion Reviews reviewed The Santa Thief.
11.1.2017 | Addicted to Saving featured The Santa Thief in their 2017 Holiday Gift Guide.
10.28.2017 | Alane Adams was the Keynote Speaker at the Kansas Children’s Literacy Conference and Festival.
10.26.2017 | Alane Adams was the Mid-Conference Keynote Speaker at the Kansas Library Association 2017 Conference.
10.17.2017 | BookSparks included The Raven God in their Walking Read 2017 campaign.
10.16.2017 | Alane Adams appeared on iHeart Radio’s View from the Writing Instrument podcast.
10.11.2017 | Alane Adams appeared on WOCA Radio.
10.11.2017 | Alane Adams appeared on WYTX Radio.
10.11.2017 | Alane Adams appeared on KRSN Radio.
10.11.2017 | Alane Adams appeared on Money Radio Network’s Business for Breakfast podcast.
10.10.2017 | Working Mother included The Raven God in “10 Books Your Teen Will Actually Drop His Phone to Read.”
10.9.2017 | Kids’ Book Buzz featured Alane Adams’ essay “Reaching Reluctant Young Male Readers.”
9.30.2017 | Maria’s Space featured The Raven God in “Beat the Back-To-School Blues.”
9.28.2017 | Beauty Brite featured The Santa Thief in “Fall In Love With These Children’s Books.”
9.20.2017 | BookSparks featured The Raven God in their newsletter.
9.12.2017 | BuzzFeed included The Raven God in “5 Tween Fantasies You Must Read This Fall.”
9.12.2017 | Culturalist included The Raven God in “The Top 10 Middle Grade Reads Hitting Shelves in September.”
9.11.2017 | Bookish featured Alane Adams in “Required Reading: 11 Authors Share the Books They Want Taught in Schools.”
9.11.2017 | Kelly’s Thoughts on Things featured The Santa Thief and The Legends of Orkney in “Give Kids, Tweens and Teens the Gift of a Great Book This Holiday.”
9.9.2017 | Every Free Chance Books reviewed The Raven God.
9.7.2017 | Jessi’s Library featured The Raven God in their September TBR video.
9.6.2017 | Jessi’s Library featured The Raven God in their Instagram post.
9.5.2017 | Confessions of a Serial Reader reviewed The Raven God.
9.1.2017 | YA Books Central revealed an excerpt and gave away a copy of The Raven God.
8.30.2017 | Jessi’s Library featured The Raven God in their August Book Haul video.
8.30.2017 | Bookish featured a Legends of Orkney giveaway in their newsletter.
8.29.2017 | Bookish featured a Legends of Orkney prize pack in their “Cozy Middle Grade Giveaway.”
8.29.2017 | Every Free Chance Books included The Raven God in their “Beat the Back-to-School Blues Blog Tour.”
8.25.2017 | Motherhood Moment reviewed The Raven God.
8.23.2017 | Things That Make People Go Aww featured The Santa Thief and The Raven God in “Family Reading Time.”
8.22.2017 | Cassandra M’s Place reviewed The Raven God.
8.22.2017 | Jessi’s Library featured The Raven God in their Instagram post.
8.22.2017 | The Historical Novel Society featured The Santa Thief in “Forthcoming children’s and YA historical novels for 2017.”
8.21.2017 | Kirkus Reviews reviewed The Santa Thief.
8.16.2017 | Kirkus Reviews reviewed The Raven God.
7.14.2017 | Publishers Weekly featured The Santa Thief in their “Fall 2017 Children’s Announcements.”
7.14.2017 | Foreword Clarion Reviews reviewed The Raven God.
1.28.2017 | Brit+Co included Kalifus Rising in “8 YA and Middle Grade Books You Won’t Be Able to Put Down This Winter.”
11.12.2016 | A Window into Books reviewed Kalifus Rising.
10.31.2016 | The Orange County Register featured Alane Adams in “How to get kids to read? The sword is mightier than the pen.”
10.26.2016 | The Orange County Register featured Alane Adams in “In Our Schools: YA author shares story with Cerro Villa students.”
10.25.2016 | Christian Slater read The Coal Thief.
10.16.2016 | Erie Times News interviewed Alane Adams.
10.13.2017 | View from the Writing Instrument interviewed Alane Adams.
10.13.2016 | Foreward Clarion Review reviewed Kalifus Rising.
10.10.2016 | Girl’s Life included Kalifus Rising in “Add these 7 page-turners to your fall reading list.”
10.3.2016 | Jessi’s Library included The Red Sun and Kalifus Rising in their September 2016 Book Haul.
9.30.2016 | Mom Does Reviews reviewed Kalifus Rising.
9.30.2016 | Windy City Bookworm reviewed Kalifus Rising.
9.26.2016 | School Library Journal reviewed Kalifus Rising.
9.16.2016 | Kirkus Reviews reviewed Kalifus Rising.
9.14.2016 | Girl’s Life included Kalifus Rising in their 2016 Teen Read Week giveaway.
9.10.2016 | Brit+Co included Kalifus Rising in “11 Middle-Grade Must-Reads to Devour This Fall.”
9.8.2016 | Recently Heard included Kalifus Rising in “10 fall books to take you on an adventure.”
9.8.2016 | Hypable reviewed Kalifus Rising.
9.7.2016 | KidsReads talked to Karan Brar about making The Red Sun audiobook.
9.6.2016 | Confessions of a Serial Reader reviewed The Red Sun and Kalifus Rising.
9.6.2016 | BuzzFeed included Kalifus Rising in “7 Fall Middle-Grade Must Reads.”
9.6.2016 | Culturalist included Kalifus Rising in “The Top 10 Back to School Middle-Grade Reads.”
8.27.2016 | Sunshine Eyes reviewed Kalifus Rising.
7.12.2016 | BuzzFeed included The Red Sun in “5 Fantasy Audiobooks To Turn Your Family Road Trip Into An Epic Adventure.”
7.10.2016 | She Knows included The Red Sun in “10 awesome audiobooks to keep the kids out of your hair on a road trip.”
7.8.2016 | Culturalist included The Red Sun in “The Top 10 Middle Grade Fantasy Audiobooks to Enjoy this Summer.”
4.20.2016 | Bustle included The Egg Thief in “7 Books To Give Your Friends With Kids This Mother’s Day.”
4.13.2016 | BuzzFeed included The Egg Thief in “7 Adorable Children’s Picture Books to Read With Your Kiddos This Spring.”
4.2.2016 | 2nd Grade – Ms. Mullen reviewed The Egg Thief.
4.1.2016 | Coastal Living featured Alane Adams in “Go-to Beach Reads from 6 Coastal Authors.”
3.31.2016 | Mom Does Reviews reviewed The Egg Thief.
3.3.2016 | Kirkus Reviews reviewed The Egg Thief.
3.3.2016 | Kirkus Reviews reviewed The Coal Thief.
2.26.2016 | Mrs. Mommy Booknerd’s Book Reviews reviewed The Coal Thief.
2.18.2016 | Foreward Clarion Review reviewed The Coal Thief.
2.18.2016 | 2nd Grade – Ms. Mullen reviewed The Coal Thief.
2.13.2016 | Foreward Clarion Review reviewed The Egg Thief.
12.23.2015 | Popsugar included The Coal Thief in “12 Books That Make Great Last-Minute Gift Ideas.”
12.18.2015 | Creative Child featured The Red Sun in “10 Books Even the Most Stubborn Sons Won’t Be Able to Resist.”
12.1.2015 | Your Life A to Z interviewed Alane Adams.
11.25.2015 | vvb32 reads featured The Coal Thief in a spotlight and giveaway.
11.23.2015 | BookSparks featured The Red Sun and The Coal Thief in their 2015 Holiday Gift Guide.
11.19.2015 | Jenn’s Blah Blah Blog reviewed The Coal Thief.
10.18.2015 | Glitter included The Red Sun in “7 Great Books to Pick Up During Teen Read Week.”
10.18.2015 | Girl’s Life included The Red Sun in their 2015 Teen Read Week giveaway.
10.16.2015 | BeaconStac featured BattleKasters in “Best of Beacons this week: 70% of the fastest growing retailers see beacons as high value, and more.”
10.9.2015 | Review Fix featured BattleKasters in their 2015 NYCC Coverage.
10.8.2015 | PixelKin featured BattleKasters in “Mobile Game Battlekasters Comes To New York City Comic Con This Weekend.”
10.6.2015 | Popsugar featured Alane Adams in “6 YA Authors Talk About Twilight’s Impact on Their Writing.”
9.22.2015 | PopWrapped interviewed Alane Adams.
9.17.2015 | Crossroad reviewed The Red Sun.
9.10.2015 | Your Life A to Z interviewed Alane Adams.
9.8.2015 | The East Valley Tribune and Ahwatukee Foothills News featured Alane Adams in “A ‘Red Sun’ rises.”
9.4.2015 | Publishers Weekly featured Alane Adams in “Author Combines Mobile Gaming, Fantasy Fiction to Lure Readers.”
9.3.2015 | Geek Wire featured BattleKasters in “Step aside, consoles and PCs: PAX hints at gaming’s mobile future.”
8.26.2015 | Game Cypher featured BattleKasters in “BattleKasters Mobile Game by Author and Halo Game Designer Heading to PAX Prime.”
8.13.2015 | Lodi News-Sentinal featured Alane Adams in “Lodi man wins chance to meet author, $2,500 donation for Lodi Public Library.”
8.13.2015 | Hypable reviewed The Red Sun.
8.6.2015 | Forever Young Adult featured The Red Sun in “7 Undiscovered YA Reads for the Summer You Don’t Want To Miss.”
8.5.2015 | Every Free Chance Books featured The Red Sun in their book spotlight.
8.4.2015 | A Spectacled Owl reviewed The Red Sun.
8.4.2015 | BuzzFeed featured The Red Sun in “8 Middle Grade Books To Fall For During School Season.”
8.3.2015 | DDO Players interviews Alane Adams.
8.1.2015 | FOX59 featured BattleKasters in “Day Three: Gen Con 2015.”
7.31.2015 | WISHTV8 featured Alane Adams in “Educators collecting classroom ideas at Gen Con.”
7.27.2015 | World News Network featured BattleKasters in “Alane Adams and The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation Issue $5,000 “BattleKasting for Literacy” Challenge at Gen Con Adventure Book Series Author Hosts Reading Event at Central Library, Invites Gen Con Attendees to Play Free Mobile Game to Raise Money for Indianapolis Public Libraries.”
7.22.2015 | Arkham Reviews reviewed The Red Sun.
7.22.2015 | OC Mom Blog featured BattleKasters in “BattleKasters Takes Over Comic-Con.”
7.17.2015 | GeekScape featured BattleKasters in “SDCC 15: Legends of Orkney Promises a New Experience in Literature and Gaming.”
7.13.2015 | The Grand Geek Gathering featured BattleKasters in “Con-Tinuation: SDCC 2015 Part 1: Doug Jones, Alane Adams, and Len Wein!!!”
7.8.2015 | Our Ordinary Life featured BattleKasters in “BattleKasters – Free Interactive Adventure In San Diego During Comic-Con 2015 – Win $5,000.”
7.7.2015 | Sassy Mom in LA featured BattleKasters in “A Literacy Charged Gaming Experience With #BattleKasters at #SDCC.”
7.7.2015 | A Spectacled Owl featured BattleKasters in “Bringing Video Games and Books Together with BattleKasters.”
7.7.2015 | OC Mom Blog featured BattleKasters in “Literacy Meets Gaming with BattleKasters at Comic-Con San Diego.”
7.3.2015 | Roleplayers Chronicle featured BattleKasters in “Close The StoneFire – Save The World- Win $5000 at San Diego Comic Con.”
6.30.2015 | Game Gumshoes featured BattleKasters in “News Time with Game Gumshoes – More GenCon news.”
6.2.2015 | Groovey.tv interviewed Alane Adams.
5.30.2015 | The Met Report interviewed Alane Adams.
5.29.2015 | Video Game News Source interviewed Alane Adams.
5.26.2015 | Video Game News Source featured BattleKasters in “Hands-On With BattleKasters at Denver Comic Con”
5.23.2015 | Bleeding Cool featured BattleKasters in “Don’t Miss Out On Mobile Game BattleKasters, Based On Legends Of Orkney.”
5.22.2015 | iPhone Life Magazine asked “Will You Be a BattleKaster at Denver Comic Con?”
5.11.2015 | The Scotsman featured the Legends of Orkney in “Orkney unveils fantasy fiction answer to Outlander.”
5.11.2015 | Hypable interviewed Alane Adams.
5.1.2015 | BBC Radio interviewed Alane Adams about the Legends of Orkney.
4.28.2015 | Sad Clown Radio interviewed Alane Adams.
4.9.2015 | The East Oregonian featured Alane Adams in “Author visits Pilot Rock after setting book there.”
3.27.2015 | Psychology Today featured Alane Adams in “BattleKasting a Path to Literacy.”
3.24.2015 | BuzzFeed interviewed Alane Adams.
3.24.2015 | IcV2 featured BattleKasters in “New Experiences, Record Crowds, Uncertainty Ahead For Convention Season 2015.”