Nancy Werlin‘s debut novel, Are You Alone On Purpose? (Houghton Mifflin, 1994)(excerpt), was followed by two suspense thrillers, The Killer’s Cousin (Delacorte, 1998)(excerpt), which won the Edgar Award, and Locked Inside (Delacorte, 2000)(excerpt), which was an Edgar finalist and my favorite of her works.
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Cynsational News & Links
CBC Showcase: July/August: Non-fiction Picture Books. Highlights include Ballet of the Elephants by Leda Schubert, illustrated by Robert Andrew Parker (Roaring Brook, 2006)(author interview).
Congratulations to author Joseph Bruchac on The Return of Skeleton Man (HarperCollins, 2006), which goes on sale July 25.
Attorney Interview: Aimée Bissonette on Law and Publishing
Aimée Bissonette is a lawyer, teacher, and writer. She has written extensively for trade publications and conducted training sessions for corporate, educational, and non-profit groups (nationally and internationally) on the topics of copyright, “best practices” for businesses, and contract negotiation. She has negotiated numerous book contracts on behalf of her clients, including children’s book contracts with publishers Clarion,
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Publicist Interview: Aimée Bissonette of Winding Oak
Winding Oak provides literary services, including web design, marketing/promotional materials, booking services, and literary event planning to children’s authors, illustrators, and publishers. Vicki and Steve Palmquist, both of whom have a wealth of experience in the children’s publishing world, created it.
Aimée Bissonette is a lawyer,
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Author Feature: Heidi E.Y. Stemple
Author and poet Heidi E.Y. Stemple writes for both children and adults. Her titles include: The Wolf Girls (2001); Roanoke: The Lost Colony (2003); The Salem Witch Trials (2005), all co-authored by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Roger Roth, and published by Simon & Schuster. Along with Jane,
Austin SCBWI “Follow Me” Fall 2006 Conference
The Austin chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators announces its Fall 2006 Conference, “Follow Me” (PDF). The event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Texas School for the Deaf at 1102 South Congress in near south Austin.
Featured speakers will include agent Sara Crowe of the Harvey Klinger Agency,
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Author Interview: Carolyn Lehman on Strong at Heart: True Stories of Healing from Sexual Abuse
Carolyn Lehman on Carolyn Lehman: “I was born in Berkeley, California, and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. At a very young age, I fell in love with words and books. My grandmother had a wonderful collection of children’s books from the turn of the last century, illustrated by artists like Arthur Rackham,
Cynsational News & Links
David Grifaldi: debut official author site includes bio, book information, author appearances, and links. David’s titles include: Toby Scudder: King of the School (Clarion, 2005) and Ben, King of the River (Albert Whitman, 2001). David has recently joined the faculty of the Vermont College M.F.A. program in Writing for Children and Young Adults.
Dimity Duck by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Sebastian Braun
Dimity Duck by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Sebastian Braun (Philomel, 2006)(author interview). A joyous explanation in the day of the life of duck, highlighted by her pal Frumity Frog. Ages 3-up.
My Thoughts
Cute, cute book. I’m a friend of ducks. In fact I have a treaty with the duck kingdom and would never ever eat one.
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Using Literature to Help Kids Cope in an Uncertain World
New Haven, Conn. — Every child experiences fear—ordinary fears of the dark, of separation, of nighttime noises, and fears set off by traumatic events—school shootings, terrorism, war, and natural disasters. Children’s literature can help children handle emotions that might otherwise be overwhelming.
Some of England and North America’s most distinguished children’s authors and child development experts will explore this issue at,
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