Unexpected Development by Marlene Perez (Roaring Brook, 2004). What did Megan do over her summer vacation, Mrs. Westland? Sex. That’s what she relates in her answering essay. But that’s not all. Megan also works at a pancake house, fends off sexual harassment, contemplates breast reduction surgery, and finds herself overwhelmed when a crush turns into a real boyfriend with everything that implies.
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From SCBWI Bologna 2006:
Editorial Director Shannon Barefield will be speaking at the SCBWI Bologna 2006 conference in Bologna, Italy, March 25-26, 2006.
Other speakers include: Authors and illustrators Scott Westerfeld (author interview), Sara Rojo Pérez (illustrator interview), Justine Larbalestier (author interview),
Rules by Cynthia Lord (Scholastic, 2006). Catherine, 12, finds herself torn between her love for her little brother David and her frustration with dealing with his autism. What will getting to know Jason, who talks with words printed on cards, and Kristi, who’s new in town, reveal about friendship and what’s really “normal?” Funny and touching with well-crafted characters.
From SCBWI Bologna 2006:
Publishing Director Anne McNeil will be speaking at the SCBWI Bologna 2006 conference in Bologna, Italy, March 25-26, 2006. Other speakers include: Authors and illustrators Scott Westerfeld (author interview), Sara Rojo Pérez (illustrator interview), Justine Larbalestier (author interview),
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April Pulley Sayre is the author of more than 50 books for publishers such as Greenwillow, Holt, Candlewick, and Charlesbridge. She is best known for her non-fiction writing and is hands-down one of the most engaging author-speakers in all of children’s literature.
Could you tell us a bit about your path to publication, and how you’ve built your career?
From SCBWI Bologna 2006:
Doug Cushman will be speaking at the SCBWI Bologna 2006 conference in Bologna, Italy, March 25-26, 2006. Other speakers include: Authors and illustrators Scott Westerfeld (author interview), Justine Larbalestier (author interview), illustrator Sara Rojo Pérez (illustrator interview).
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Gail Giles on Gail Giles: “I was BOI many moons ago. That stands for ‘Born On the Island.’ Galveston Island. I think the salt water of the Gulf of Mexico slipped into my veins because I am still called by the waves, the Gulf breezes, and the smell of salt. There wasn’t much of that,
My upcoming gothic fantasy novel, Tantalize (Candlewick), has been moved up from an anticipated August 2007 to an anticipated March 2007 release date. I’ll keep Cynsational readers posted as news develops.
Congratulations to Janee Trasler at Art & Soul on the sale of two books–Ghost Eats It All (2006) and Ghost Gets Dressed (2007) to Little Brown!
From SCBWI Bologna 2006:
Sara Rojo Pérez will be speaking at the SCBWI Bologna 2006 conference in Bologna, Italy, March 25-26, 2006. Other speakers include: Authors and illustrators Scott Westerfeld (author interview), Justine Larbalestier (author interview), Doug Cushman.
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The Newton Marasco Foundation (NMF) yesterday presented its annual Green Earth Book Award to two books and their authors for their work in promoting environmental awareness and responsibility to America’s youth. The winners are: Near One Cattail: Turtles, Logs and Leaping Frogs by Anthony D. Fredericks, illustrated by Jennifer DiRubbio (Dawn Publications, 2005) and Flush by Carl Hiaasen (Knopf,
