Sara Ryan on Sara Ryan: “I write books and comics for teens and others. I’m also a librarian.”
Could you tell us about your path to publication? Any sprints or stumbles along the way?
The Rules for Hearts is my second novel, and it came out in April from Viking.
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From Jeanette Larson (author interview)(recommendation) and Raab Associates:
The fantasy genre captivates people of all ages, especially children and teens. Whether you’re a devoted fantasy reader or wish you knew more about the genre, get the inside scoop on fantasy in our culture by joining us on Sept.
Carlyn Beccia is the author and illustrator of Who Put the B in the Ballyhoo? (Houghton Mifflin, 2007). She has also illustrated jackets for A Houdini and Nate Adventure by Tom Lalicki (FSG, 2006-2008) and Christopher Paul Curtis‘s latest book Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic, 2007). Note: Carlyn’s author-illustrator and book sites are exceptionally intriguing.
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Piper Reed: Navy Brat by Kimberly Willis Holt, illustrated by Christine Davenier (Henry Holt, 2007)(excerpt) is now available. From the promotional copy: “It’s not easy being the middle child, especially when your dad is a Navy Chief. Meet Piper Reed, a spunky nine-year-old who has moved more times than she can count on one hand.
Reminder: I’m a 31 Flavorite author for October! I’ll be chatting Oct. 29 at the readergirlz MySpace group forum about Tantalize (Candlewick, 2007). To participate, friend the readergirlz site, and their group forum; we are celebrating YALSA’s Teen Read Week. Read a Cynsations interview with the Readergirlz Divas.
Ann Angel on Ann Angel: “I’m a writer of young adult fiction and nonfiction with books that include Such A Pretty Face: Short Stories about Beauty (Abrams, 2007), Robert Cormier: Writer of the Chocolate War (Enslow, 2007). A biography of Amy Tan will be coming out with Enslow in 2008,
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A.M. Jenkins on A.M. Jenkins: “I live in Benbrook, Texas with my three sons. Novels: Breaking Boxes (Delacorte, 1997); Damage (HarperCollins, 2001); Out of Order (HarperCollins, 2003), Beating Heart (HarperCollins, 2006); Repossessed (HarperCollins, 2007); Night Road (HarperCollins, spring 2008). I also do freelance work for educational and trade companies; I’m currently working with Tiffany Trent on a fun project called Queen of the Masquerade,
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Debut Author of the Month: Kim Norman from Alice’s CWIM Blog.
The Cookie Theory: Author’s Secret Weapon or Crummy Mess? from pixie stix kids pix: Thoughts, Observations, and Ideas About Children’s Books. An article about the “(sometimes tricky) relationship between booksellers and authors.”
Author Tanya Lee Stone launches her newly redesigned website.
Loriene Roy on Loriene Roy: “I am a Native of Minnesota, enrolled on the White Earth Reservation, a member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. I was born in Cloquet, Minnesota and raised in nearby Carlton, Minnesota, population 810.” See Loriene’s blog.
Congratulations on becoming the new American Library Association president!
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The 2007 National Book Festival, organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress and hosted by Mrs. Laura Bush, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., between 7th and 14th streets (rain or shine). The festival is free and open to the public.
