Wrote A Bestselling Childrens Book
Philana Marie Boles
As an author for HarperCollins Childrens Books, my work of fiction, Little Divas, a coming-of-age middle-grade novel, was published with critical acclaim. A novel for 'tween/middle-grade age readers (ages 9-12), it remains in development for film and television adaptation in Hollywood.
CRITICS REVIEWS:
"An easy title to recommend." -School Library Journal
“In the tradition of Judy Blume and Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Boles’ first novel for youth is a joyful, honest story of girls’ friendship, family and love.” - ALA Booklist
"Little Divas sends a positive, empowering message to young girls about everything from how to deal with divorced parents to how to negotiate the rules of friendship." -Jane Heller, national bestselling author of Sis Boom Bah and An Ex to Grind
“Little Divas was a joy to read!” -Patty Gary-Cox, Co-Executive Producer of “That’s So Raven” and "The Thundermans"
"The strength lies in the Boles' preteen heroines, who are authentically conveyed." -Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books
"Little Divas is a must-read novel!" -Cincinnati/Hamilton County Public Library
"In Little Divas, by Philana Marie Boles, comes a positive and friendly reading experience." -Ebony Magazine
"Little Divas is perfect for your preteen girls." -Black Expressions Book Club (where it was a featured book club selection)
"Boles does an outstanding job at keeping this book at an age-appropriate level, yet still making it interesting enough for older readers as well." -Black Butterfly Review
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Posted Jul 10, 2023
I wrote a critically acclaimed and best-selling middle-grade novel for 'tweens. It was published by HarperCollins.
