Miriam and Lucy
Miriam Busch is the first-time author of
Lion, Lion, illustrated by Larry Day (Balzer & Bray, 2014). From the promotional copy:
A little boy is looking for Lion.
Lion is looking for lunch.
Category: General
Cynsational News & Giveaways
Why Picture Books Are Important by Debbie Ridpath Ohi from Picture Book Month. Peek: “I’ve been so enjoying reading the ‘Why Picture Books Are Important’ essays by children’s book authors and illustrators this past month as well as Marcie Colleen’s Curriculum Connections at the end of every post…”
New Voices: Kirsten Lopresti on Bright Coin Moon
Kirsten Lopresti
is the first-time author of Bright Coin Moon (Sky Pony Press, 2014)(author blog). From the promotional copy:
Seventeen-year-old Lindsey Allen is an A-student who has her heart set on becoming an astronomer. But first she must break away from her mother,
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Giveaway: Four Middle Grade Novels by Greg Leitich Smith & Pterodactyl Puppet
Enter to win a set of four signed copies of middle grade novels by Greg Leitich Smith and a pterodactyl puppet!
Today he makes his home in Austin, but Greg grew up on the north side of Chicago.
He is of German and Japanese heritage,
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Guest Post & Giveaway: Lorie Ann Grover on The Aftermath of a Book Launch
In true form, I dreamt of my novel as a baby, prior to the release. I dreamt I arrived, great with child, at my baby shower, and everyone left. Seriously. It’s not hard to find the symbolism.
Thankfully, my baby shower has been attended!
My book Hit (Blink,
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Guest Post: Janet Nolan on PB&J Hooray! Your Sandwich’s Amazing Journey from Farm to Table
By Janet Nolan
I admit it.
I have a favorite sandwich. It’s peanut butter and jelly.
Loved it when I was a kid, and I still do.
So, when I first started thinking about writing a picture book that examined where our food comes from, I didn’t have to look any further than the ingredients in my favorite sandwich: peanut butter,
Cynsational News & Giveaways
Six Picture Book Biographies Show the Joy of Longer Lives by Lindsey McDivitt from A Is for Aging. Peek: “…these picture book bios offer huge benefits to kids—showing them adventure, creativity, and enjoyment, not only over the course of an evolving life, but well into old age.”
Giveaway: ARC of Wish Girl by Nikki Loftin
Enter to win a signed advanced reader copy of Wish Girl by Nikki Loftin (Razorbill, 2015). Author sponsored. Eligibility: North America. From the promotional copy:
…this lyrical novel that will break your heart and lift your spirit.
Peter Stone’s parents and siblings are extroverts,
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New Voice: Cori McCarthy on The Color of Rain
Cori McCarthy is the first-time author of The Color of Rain (Running Press, 2013). From the promotional copy:
If there is one thing that seventeen-year-old Rain knows and knows well, it is survival. Caring for her little brother, Walker, who is “Touched,” and losing the rest of her family to the same disease,
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Cynsational News & Giveaways
A Trio of Trailblazing Performers by Joy Fleishhacker from School Library Journal. Peek: “Introducing three African American women born in the early 20th century, these noteworthy picture book biographies resound with compelling storytelling, expressive artwork, and a sonorous message about overcoming obstacles and following one’s dreams.”
Selling on Proposal AKA The Dreaded Synopsis by Gretchen McNeil from Adventures in YA Publishing.