Tag Archives: Brian Katcher

Meet Brian Katcher

Posted on January 10, 2023 by John Clark

John Clark interviewing friend and fellow librarian Brian Katcher whose newest book is set in Maine. You’re a school library media specialist in Missouri, but you’ve had some interesting travels if I remember correctly. What stands out the most? I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Almost Perfect, Brian Katcher, Deacon Locke Went to Prom, Everybody Dies in the End, Marley's Ghost, missouri, Playing with Matches, Schllo Media Libearians, The Improbable Theory of Anna and Zak, Young Adult Fiction | 5 Comments

A Shout-Out and Thoughts on a New Trend

Posted on May 17, 2017 by bereksennebec

John Clark congratulating Brian Katcher on his new book Deacon Locke Went To Prom. This is his fifth book and combines funny with emotional. In addition to writing, Brian is a school librarian in Missouri. Here’s a brief description” “Promposals … Continue reading →

Tagged Brian Katcher, ebooks, John Clark, John R. Clark, New Adult fiction, Paranormal Romance, Proms, Publishing trends, Young Adult Fiction | 7 Comments

Double Gut Punch

Posted on October 27, 2016 by bereksennebec

John Clark looking at a couple recent young adult titles that exemplify how strongly the genre is addressing changes in the way teens look at the world, each other and their peers. If you’re my age or thereabouts, you probably … Continue reading →

Tagged Adolescent sexual abuse, Beth Fehlbaum, Brian Katcher, Contemporary teen issues, Eric Devine, John Clark, Teen mysteries, Transgender teens, Young Adult Fiction | 6 Comments

An Appreciation of Brian Katcher

Posted on December 1, 2014 by bereksennebec

Brian and I have never met, although we’ve exchanged emails a couple times. Still, we share a profession, that of librarianship. He’s a school librarian, I’m in the public sector. It’s clear from reading his blogging that he cares a … Continue reading →