Cynsations welcomes Kidlit Caravan members, Kimberly Wilson, Robyn McGrath , and Suma Subramaniam today!
Why did you write this picture book?
Kimberly: A Dollar’s Grand Dream, illustrated by Mark Hoffmann and published by Page Street Kids,
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Guest Interview: Sylvia Notini Translates Books to Bring People Together
The Mildred L. Batchelder Award is given to the most outstanding children’s book originating in a language other than English in a country other than the United States, and subsequently translated into English for publication in the United States.
Today we interview the 2023 recipient of the Batchelder award,
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Cover Reveal & Author Snapshot Suma Subramaniam on My Name Is Long As A River
Check out the cover for a new picture book by Cynsations own Suma Subramaniam, My Name Is Long As A River, illustrated by Tara Anand, due out from Penguin Workshop on May 28, 2024. From the publisher’s description:
In this sweeping picture book, an Indian girl discovers the power of her name as she travels along the river she was named after.
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Cynsations Fall Hiatus
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Effective immediately, the Cynsations digital magazine is on hiatus. We’ll return the week of Nov. 27 with more inspiration, insights and information on children’s-YA writing, illustration, literature and publishing.
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Cynsational News
By Cynthia Leitich Smith, Gayleen Rabakukk, Suma Subramaniam, A.J. Eversole, Mitu Malhotra and Gail Vannelli for Cynsations
Spotlight Image: Once, a Bird by Rina Singh, illustrated by Nathalie Dion (Orca Book Publishers, 2023).
Throwback Thursday: Author Interview: Janet Fox: Get Organized Without Losing It
Congratulations to Janet Fox on the publication of Wintergarden, illustrated by Jasu Hu (Neal Porter Books, Nov. 7, 2023). From the promotional copy:
Winter outside the window,
Garden on the sill.
With a little bit of love and care, a few seeds nestled in pots,
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Guest Post: Author Tamara Ellis Smith & Illustrator Nancy Whitesides on Tackling Stories Close to the Heart
Today we welcome author Tamara Ellis Smith and illustrator Nancy Whitesides to Cynsations to discuss the joys and challenges of creating a book that’s close to the heart. Their new book, Grief is an Elephant (Chronicle, 2023) is available now. It’s Nancy’s debut book, so Tamara kicks off the interview with questions about Nancy’s path to publication.
Cover Reveal & Author Snapshot: A Bindi Can Be… by Suma Subramaniam
Spotlight image: Suma Subramaniam and Kamala Nair
Check out the cover of A Bindi Can Be … written by Cynsations very own Suma Subramaniam and illustrated by Kamala Nair (Kids Can Press May 7, 2024).
From: the Kids Can Press’ website.
A young girl discovers that a bindi is more than just a dot that goes between her brows.
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Cynsational News
By Cynthia Leitich Smith, Gayleen Rabakukk, Suma Subramaniam, A.J. Eversole, Mitu Malhotra and Gail Vannelli for Cynsations
Spotlight Image: Remembering by Xelena González, illustrated by Adriana M. Garcia (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers,
Throwback Thursday: Abigail Hing Wen on Character Development
Congratulations to Abigail Hing Wen on the publication of Loveboat Forever (HarperTeen, Nov. 7, 2023), companion to her previous title, Loveboat, Taipei (HarperTeen, 2020). The adaptation of her first novel is now streaming on Paramount+ as Love in Taipei. From the promotional copy:
Pearl was ready for a worldwide stage.
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