Last night I participated in a “Pre-Publication Publicity Roundtable,” sponsored by the Author’s Guild. Essentially, you call in and have a workshop over the phone. It was my first one, and I thought it was fun and worth doing.
That said, I have a strong PR/media background already. It probably would’ve been even more helpful to someone who didn’t have the same pro background or was a beginner in publishing.
My friend, author Toni Buzzeo, sent me her latest title Ready Or Not, Dawdle Duckling, illustrated by Margaret Spengler (Dial, 2005). It’s a hide-and-go-seek book about Mama Duck and her four little ducklings. (Ages 2-up).
See “Write Baby Animals And Get It Right” by Toni Buzzeo from Smartwriters.com; An Interview With Toni Buzzeo from Authors Among Us: Children’s Authors Who Are Or Have Been Librarians;
The most presidential front list book I love this season is about a first lady: Miss Lady Bird’s Wildflowers: How A First Lady Changed America by Kathi Appelt, illustrated by Joy Hein (Harper, 2005)(ages 4-up).
I’m hoping to interview the Texas team behind this picture book biography, so cross your fingers for more info to come.
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) has created a new literary award to recognize outstanding science fiction and fantasy novels that are written for the young adult market.
The award has been named in honor of Andre Norton, a SFWA Grand Master and author of more than 100 novels, including the acclaimed Witch World series,
Continue Reading Science Fiction Writers Association Launches YA Fiction Award »
Buddy: The Story of Buddy Holly by Anne Bustard, illustrated by Kurt Cyrus (Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman, 2005). A picture book biography of a music icon whose persistence led him to change rock ‘n roll forever. Ages 4-up.
What was your inspiration for creating this book?
On a road trip in 1990, I ate lunch in Lubbock,
Continue Reading Author Interview: Anne Bustard on Buddy: The Story Of Buddy Holly »
Bringing Mysteries Alive for Children and Young Adults by Jeanette Larson (Linworth, 2004). First-rate guide book to mysteries for young readers. Topics include: an introduction, definition, mystery appreciation, series mysteries, curriculum connections, programming, and extensive additional resources (awards, URLs, bibliography, etc.).
Of concern is Jeanette’s finding that: “With just a few notable exceptions, most detectives in children’s mysteries are still Anglo or animal.”
Continue Reading Bringing Mysteries Alive for Children and Young Adults by Jeanette Larson »
I received an invitation today to attend the 16th Annual Oklahoma Book Awards from the Oklahoma Center for the Book. Unfortunately, I’m too swamped to make it this year, but I just love this program. Two of my books have been finalists in the children’s/YA division: Jingle Dancer (Morrow, 2000) and Rain Is Not My Indian Name (HarperCollins,
Fair warning: Did you read Greg’s “geeked out” post about Star Trek? That was nothing. Buckle up.
This week’s Teen Titans, #21, which is published by DC comics, shows that Cyborg has stocked Speedy’s new room at Titans Tower with books. She remarks that Staying Fat For Sarah Byrnes and Speak (titles shown on spine,
Jewish Stars: Recommended Books With Jewish Themes for Schools and Libraries (PDF format) is now available on the Web site of the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL), free for downloading.
This new, annotated bibliography will enable teachers, librarians, and parents identify and recommend books that will help children learn about the Jewish religion, culture,
Continue Reading Jewish Stars: Recommended Books With Jewish Themes for Schools and Libraries »
What I gave my husband for Valentine’s Day: variety pack cake donuts from Krispy Kreme and a card from BookPeople.
What he reciprocated with: dinner at home. Caviar salad (caviar (the budget kind), heart of palm, tomato, cottage cheese) and lobster with turkey, sauce, and broccoli spears, followed by dark-chocolate covered strawberries.