Have you attended a Twitter pitch party yet? Well, on June 24 one is coming especially for you Picture Book folks! On June 24, from 8am–8pm EST (that's 5am to 5pm for us), agents and editors will be trolling their Twitter feeds for pitches that make them want to "Favorite" your 140-character pitch. If your... Continue Reading →
Submit to New Visions Award
TU Books, the YA and MG imprint of Lee & Low Books, has announced its third annual New Visions Award. Seeking young-adult or middle-grade manuscripts that are by writers of color, Tu Books awards its winner with a $1,000 cash prize AND a publishing contract, as well as $500 prize for an Honor Award winner.... Continue Reading →
La Belle Poulet d’Elizabeth!
C'est magnifique! Elizabeth Rose Stanton sent some tres, tres bon news this morning: "I'm thrilled to announce that HENNY is a finalist for the Prix des Libraires du Québec!" For more information on this fantastique honor, please click (and bawk!) here.
Mockingbird staff changes
In the June newsletter from Mockingbird Books, there are some personnel changes that seem appropriate to pass along to all of you with local book events and launches in the future: Because our local independent bookstores are so important to getting books into the hands of kids, it's great to know who you're dealing with!... Continue Reading →
Summer reading lists wanted!
Welcome to (almost) summer. All the libraries are gearing up for their reading programs, and with each passing day some media outlet or other features a summer reading list. Here's one I came across the other day---from the Washington Post. It's specifically kidlit in nature. I hereby open the floodgates to offer those of you... Continue Reading →
Calling all foodies!
Got a food-related book? Let us know! We're working on some collaboration initiatives with Readers to Eaters, and one thing we'd like to do is curate a list of our members' recent (last 5 years or so) PAL titles that have food as a theme. They don't have to be about food, necessarily, but anything... Continue Reading →
Outta sight! It’s SCBWI’s INSIGHT!
Just in case you've been feeling digitally disconnected from the mother ship and can't make it to the LA summer conference, SCBWI has launched, as of June 1, their new online monthly publication, SCBWI INSIGHT. Check your inbox if you haven't seen it––it's an exclusive benefit meant for all current SCBWI members. Check your membership... Continue Reading →
Good things come….
...to those who wait! Or, in the case of debut author Sonja Anderson, they come after 15 whole years of patience and dedicated work. Which is reason to celebrate the release of Sonja's debut middle-grade novel, Sophie's Quest (Sunpenny Publishing Group, UK). The book will launch on Saturday, June 13 at the Burien Library from... Continue Reading →
The kids are all right!
As in, they chose right! After posting that Dana Sullivan, Bonny Becker, and Dori Butler all received mention in the International Literacy Association's Children's Choices Reading List for 2015, well, they're ALSO in this year's Children's Choice Reading List! BAM! 2 for 2! Wonderful news, and wonderful books, all. Congratulations! To see the full list,... Continue Reading →
Laurie’s latest launch!
Can you say...prolific? Prolific! Laurie's latest hits the shelves! Please come help our 2015 Crystal Kite winner, Laurie Ann Thompson (Be a Changemaker, Emmanuel's Dream), celebrate the release of her newest picture book, My Dog is the Best! WHEN: Friday, June 12 at 7pm WHERE: University Book Store, University District store