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Kimberly Sabatini

Kimberly Sabatini
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Kimberly Sabatini

Kimberly Sabatini is a former special education teacher who is now a full-time mom and a part-time dance instructor. She lives in New York’s Hudson Valley with her husband and three sons. Touching the Surface is her debut novel. Visit her at... Read full bio

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Q. How would you describe perfect happiness?
A. Living completely in the moment I'm in--no regrets.
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My life in 8 words: "Books, family, writing, chocolate, hope, dance, laundry, running"
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Touching the Surface will be released on October 01, 2013 in Trade Paperback
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Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Find your voice, spread your wings and fly free... Q. What trait is most noticeable about you? A. I talk a lot! Q. What’s your greatest fear? A. That something terrible will happen to my children. I don't think there is anything that could scare me as much. Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you? A. Persistance, forgiveness and humor. Q. Which living person do you most admire? A. I admire the quiet givers, the small town folks who change and save the lives of their friends and neighbors without anyone really knowing what they do and how much it means. They have good hearts and I admire them more than anyone. Learn more about Kimberly Sabatini

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The Other Side of the YA Boom
Kirkus Reviews, December 20, 2012
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Nalo Hopkinson Clarifies 'The Chaos'
Kirkus Reviews, December 10, 2012
...is not exactly uncharted territory in teen literature. This October alone, we saw at least three related titles: Kimberly Sabatini’s Touching the ... October 15, 2012 With each new year of reality television, we come closer and closer to the world...
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Chronogram Arts Culture Spirt, October 1, 2012
...s and young adult authors Stefan Bolz, Jacky Davis & David Soman, Iza Trapani, Timothy Tocher, Jennifer Castle, Kimberly Sabatini, K. L. Going, Elizabeth Cody Kimmel, Steve Sheinkin, Elizabeth Cunningham, and C. B. Whitaker, with a preview of One...
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Chronogram Arts Culture Spirt, May 1, 2013
...from April 12 to 14. click to enlarge Adam Aronson Authors Maya Gold and Jennifer Donnelly listen as Kimberly Sabatini reads from her book during the Hudson Valley YA (Young Adult) Society panel discussion at the 2nd Annual Read Local! Red Hook...
Photo Essay: NYC Teen Authors Festival
PublishersWeekly.com, March 28, 2013
...Society showcased authors Nova Ren Suma, Victora Schwab, Sharon Cameron, A.S. King, and Diana Peterfreund. Rainbow Rowell, Kimberly Sabatini, and Barry Lyga were among the nearly 50 authors on hand for Books of Wonders No-Foolin Mega-Signing...
The Other Side of the YA Boom
Kirkus Reviews, December 20, 2012
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Nalo Hopkinson Clarifies 'The Chaos'
Kirkus Reviews, December 10, 2012
...is not exactly uncharted territory in teen literature. This October alone, we saw at least three related titles: Kimberly Sabatini’s Touching the ... October 15, 2012 With each new year of reality television, we come closer and closer to the world...
John Green on the 'Intractable Injustice of the Human Condition'
Kirkus Reviews, December 10, 2012
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Art and Passion in Renaissance Italy
Kirkus Reviews, November 9, 2012
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The Uneven Textures of Daniel Marks' 'Velveteen'
Kirkus Reviews, November 5, 2012
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