Critique #1 from Author Josh Berk (Contemp Mystery)

My mom was a librarian, my dad was a librarian, and guess what my job is?  I’m a librarian and an author, which means I’ve been lucky enough to have lived most of my life surrounded by books!  When my friend Cynthea told me she was working on a special project to support the love of reading and writing at Tulakes Elementary, I knew I’d do whatever I could to help.  Like all authors who write for young people, I do so because I believe that there is nothing more special than the connection between children and books. It’s a truly magical thing and I’m honored to be a small part of it. Read on, kids!

Josh Berk

The Prize: First five-pages double-spaced manuscript critique of any fiction young adult novel.

The Darer:  Josh Berk is a librarian and author from Allentown, PA. He’s also known as a journalist, humorist, and guitarist (mostly in bands known for things other than fine guitar-playing). His debut YA novel, THE DARK DAYS OF HAMBURGER HALPIN, hits the shelves Feb 9, 2010 from Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers. The book tells the story of Will Halpin, an overweight deaf teen who spends his first year at a mainstream high school looking for love, failing Algebra, unraveling the school’s social scene, trying to get invited to the greatest party ever … and, oh yeah, solving a murder. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Learn more about Josh.

“Josh happens to be one of the funniest authors I know, not to mention pretty darn nice, too. But have no fear: he’d be happy to take apart your manuscript and get you started in the right direction.” – Cynthea Liu.

The Dark Days of Hamburger Halpin

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