Emily van Beek on Emily van Beek: “I relocated from Toronto to New York City in 2000 expressly to pursue a career in children’s book publishing (this was my Plan A, and I did not have a Plan B!). I began my career at Hyperion Books for Children, and during my four years there, I became a full editor.
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PHILADELPHIA–The American Indian Library Association (AILA), an affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA), is pleased to announce the recipients of its American Indian Youth Literature Award. This new literary award was created as a way to identify and honor the very best writing and illustrations by and about American Indians. Books selected to receive the award present Native Americans in the fullness of their humanity in the present and past contexts.
I’m pleased to report that I’m working on final line edits for Eternal, which will be the second book in the Tantalize universe and will be likewise published by Candlewick Press.
I’d turned in the second big revision just after Thanksgiving and had been awaiting my editor‘s reaction.
Wonders of the World by Brian Yansky (Flux, 2007)(excerpt). From the promotional copy:
“‘I have been everywhere. Everywhere it is the same. All that really exists is the savage truth. Kill. Be killed. Live. Die. There’s nothing more.’
“So says Bluebeard, king of the streets, purveyor of drugs,
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The Class of 2k8 is the home of a group of middle grade and young adult authors, all with their debut novels being published in 2008. Visit the class at MySpace, Facebook, and Jacketflap!
Marissa Doyle on Marissa Doyle: “I graduated from Bryn Mawr College with the intention of being an archaeologist,
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Donna Gephart: new official site from the author of As If Being 12 3/4 Isn’t Bad Enough, Now My Mother is Running for President! (Delacorte, 2008)(excerpt). Check out presidential puzzles and links, As If trivia, and learn more about Donna!
“The Brown Bookshelf is a group of five authors and illustrators, brought together for the collective goal of showcasing the best and brightest voices in African-American children’s [and young adult] literature, with a special emphasis on new authors and books that are ‘flying under the radar.’” Read The Brown Bookshelf blog;
Welcome back to Cynsations! Buckle up! 2008 will be our best year yet!
Very early on, I’ll begin with new features while catching up on a bit of slightly seasoned but still fabulous news–much of which I’m sure will still be fresh to everyone–and you can look for more weekend posts than usual. Highlights will include with interviews with several children’s and/or YA authors/illustrators,
Happy ALA Award Day!
Congratulations to the winners and honorees! Hooray for all the hard work of the committees!
I’m taking a brief hiatus from my winter hiatus to make note of those authors (and one fabulous illustrator) previously featured on Cynsations who may be found among today’s celebrated youth literature creators.
This blog will resume regular posting again on Feb.
“BEST GYMNAST. BEST speller. Best kazoo player. It seems everyone has a talent except Babymouse. That is, until Babymouse takes to the ice and surprises everyone with her spectacular spins and jubilant jumps. Until the famous Olympic coach, Coach Bearnakorva, discovers her and asks Babymouse to be her new protege. Will Babymouse’s dreams of a medal come true?
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