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Happy Book
Birthday
to
Newbery-award winning
Kwame Alexander's
THE PLAYBOOK:
52 Rules to Aim,
Shoot and Score in
This Game Called Life
(HMH; photos by Thai Neave)
Alexander [The Crossover] uses basketball as a metaphor for growth on and off the court in this stirring collection of 52 motivational poems-as-rules, grouped into four thematic sections (Grit, Motivation, Passion, and Teamwork and Resilience) that correspond to the quarters of the game.
We already know it’s going to be
a slam dunk!
"The advice never feels heavy-handed and the author's voice shines through."
—KIRKUS
“A stirring collection of 52 motivational poems-as-rules…”
—PW
“…sports as a metaphor for life.”
—Booklist
Spring 2017 Kids' Indie Next List -- "Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers"
"… reads like a series of locker-room pep talks by a coach with stories to tell and advice to give..."
—Horn Book
in Children's Parents Books
Alexander's novel BOOKED
was on the short-list of finalists nominated for the Cybils --Children's and Young adult Blogger Award for Poetry.
Check out Kwame Alexander's 13-city tour for THE PLAYBOOK here and his blog tour below.
Where's East/West?
Brynne Barnes (COLORS OF ME and BOOKS DO NOT HAVE WINGS) was a keynote speaker at the 2017 CCIRA Conference in Denver, CO.
Stay tuned for a deal announcement for Brynne’s next picture book manuscript, soon!
"This is not a book. It's a loony look. A clever, rhythmic, rhyming, rollicking, magical celebration of whimsy and words that soar off the page. But, if this were a book -- with incredibly inspiring illustrations -- it would surely hook young readers."
-- Kwame Alexander
2015 Newbery Medal Award Winner
Up next: Barnes will speak at the State of Maryland International Reading Association Council (SOMIRAC) in March.
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Sighted in NYC--during the SCBWI Winter Conference--
from the EAST to the WEST and the NORTH to the SOUTH,
E/W has it covered:
Chris Gorman, Alma Fullerton,
Andy Myer, Denise Deegan,
Deborah Warren,
Beth Terrill (North/South Books).
Sharyn Rosart.
So sorry you were SICK Jim Averbeck!
Illustrator
Dow Phumiruk's
postcard drew praise as the invitation to the SCBWI Winter Conference
VIP Party.
Stay tuned for Dow's illustration debut,
MAYA LIN: ARTIST ARCHITECT OF LIGHT AND LINES:
Designer of the Vietnam Memorial,
a collaboration with
E/W author Jeanne Walker Harvey
upcoming from Christy Ottaviano’s imprint @ Henry Holt.
MAYA LIN... was featured in the February issue of ALA Booklist:
"… An artful resource for dreamers of all ages."
— BOOKLIST
And look for more of Dow's work as the illustrator of two additional picture books, including COUNTING ON KATHERINE: THE STORY OF HOW KATHERINE JOHNSON SAVED APOLLO 13. (Announcement below)
Also on board: Dow’s debut as
picture book author of
MELA IN THE JUNGLE:
A NEW THAI FABLE.
Anna Dewdney and Gianna Marino’s editor Tracy Gates (L) & Art Director
Nancy Brennan at Viking. #scbwiNYC17
Matt Ringler of Scholastic with SCBWI 2017 “Spark” award-winner for THROUGH THE BARRICADES and Irish bestselling author Denise Deegan #scbwiNYC17
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 Happy Book Birthday
to
award-winning author
Alma Fullerton's
WHEN THE RAIN COMES
illustrated by Kim La Fave
(Pajama Press)
STARRED KIRKUS review
"...Fullerton’s rhythmic tale holds a universal message: that even the smallest and youngest among us can summon up the courage to face, and overcome, the most gargantuan challenges...A beautiful introduction to life and culture on a little-known island nation―and a delightful read whether for the first or the 100th time."
—KIRKUS
Alma Fullerton's free-verse novels for juvenile and young adult readers have earned her multiple nominations and awards, including the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award and the CLA Book of the Year Honour.
Alma's first picture book, A GOOD TRADE (which also received a KIRKUS star) has been a White Ravens Choice, a Bank Street Best Book, and nominee for the OLA Forest of Reading Blue Spruce Award and the Kentucky Bluegrass Award, among others.
IN A CLOUD OF DUST, about African bicycle libraries, won the Rainforest of Reading Award, was nominated for the OLA Blue Spruce Award, and was a Foreword Magazine Best Children’s Books of Fall 2015 selection.
No matter the genre, Fullerton introduces children to cultures different from their own in a way that both engages and promotes empathy and understanding.
WHEN THE RAIN COMES was listed on SLJ's blog
in Elizabeth Bird's FUSE 8:
"2017 Picture Books I’m Really Looking Forward To"
“Remarkably dramatic
for something so short."
Happy Book Birthday
BEFORE EVER AFTER
by
NYT Best Selling author
Stacia Deutch
A deluxe novelization based on the animated Tangled: The Series—set between the events of the original film and the start of Tangled Ever After--coming to the Disney Channel in early 2017.
NYT bestselling author Stacia Deutsch has written more than a hundred children's books including her award-winning chapter book series Blast to the Past, and junior movie novels for blockbusters such as Batman and Ghostbusters.
Look for THE FRIENDSHIP CODE #1, Girls Who Code (Grossett & Dunlap)
--coming in August!
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 Acquisitions and Licensing
Kristine Enderle of Magination Press has acquired Stonewall Book Award-winner (THIS DAY IN JUNE)
Dr. Gayle E. Pitman’s
WHEN YOU LOOK OUT THE WINDOW
(illustrated by Christopher Lyles), an easy-reader biography and an untold story in history about Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin, one of San Francisco’s most well-known and politically active lesbian couples.
Pittman's THIS DAY IN JUNE
was featured in MuthaMagazine's "What Inclusive Books Do you Love?"
Stay tuned for Pitman’s FEMINISM A to Z, an introduction to feminism for teens, and A CHURCH FOR ALL.
Beijing Baby-Cube Children has licensed exclusive Simplified Chinese rights to four books by Antoinette Portis: NOT A BOX,
NOT A STICK,
PRINCESS SUPER KITTY. and
A PENGUIN STORY.
Portis is the cover artist for this month's PW 2017 Spring
Children's Announcements.
Scholastic Canada has licensed exclusive North-American French language rights to James Dean’s PETE THE CAT AND THE FIVE LITTLE PUMPKINS, their third license following PETE THE CAT: OLD MACDONALD HAD A FARM and PETE THE CAT: WHEELS ON THE BUS.
Pushcart Prize-winning poet
Mariko Nagai (L) has signed a two book deal with Christy Ottaviano under her eponymous imprint, including UNDER THE BROKEN SKY. Details and full announcement next month!
Denise Deegan
The Irish Echo published a full page feature on Denise Deegan's latest award-winning release,
THROUGH THE BARRICADES.
"The story of Maggie and Daniel is one of friendship, love, war and revolution, of two people who are prepared to sacrifice their lives: Maggie for her country, Daniel for Maggie. "
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Congratulations
PETE THE CAT: VALENTINE'S DAY IS COOL
by
NYT Bestselling team
Kimberly Dean
and
creator
James Dean
(Harper Festival)
#2
on the
NYT Best Seller list
(2-26-17)
as well as
#4
(in its fifth week)
on PW's Best Seller list
and the featured read-aloud during B&N's National Story time on 2/11 with in-store signage, national print, email and social media coverage.
#3
on Amazon's Best Seller list.
and in its eleventh week
on USA Today.
'Tis the BookLOVE season for
PETE THE CAT'S GROOVY GUIDE TO LOVE too!
LOVE is in the air!
Click image above to view trailer.
ROCK ON, James & Kimberly!
Speaking of LOVE:
CONGRATULATIONS
to
Anna Dewdney's
LLAMA LLAMA
I LOVE YOU
#1
In its sixth week on
PW's Best Seller list (issue 2.20)
#1 Best Seller in Children's Valentine's Day Books
on Amazon (as of 2.13).
and in its tenth week
(as of 2.17)
on USA TODAY.
Viking VP and Publisher
Ken Wright celebrating with
Anna Dewdney's forthcoming
LITTLE EXCAVATOR (June 2017)
NIGHT ANIMALS
by
Gianna Marino
(Viking)
nominated for the
2016-17
California Young
Readers Medal
(Gianna’s second CYRM nomination, following TOO TALL HOUSES)
★“Truly remarkable illustrations clearly convey the book’s raucous activity…this eye-catching, slapstick foray into the worrisome night will light up the room with smiles.”
– BOOKLIST, starred review
★"Every page is visually funny, with hilarious close-ups and slapstick animal postures…A giggle-inducing new gem...” – KIRKUS, starred review
“A good title to share with children who may be afraid of the dark to help them see the lighter side of fear.” – SLJ
“In Marino’s sweet-tempered nocturnal comedy, large, scary animals flee from the threat of still larger and scarier animals…The spreads are polished, the story moves fast, and the laughs keep coming.” – PW
AND...
We OTTER celebrate this
Starred Kirkus
for
Patricia Newman's
" ...a thoughtfully organized and attractively presented example of science in the field.”
—KIRKUS
From ProseAndKahn: [In] "Sea Otter Heroes... Newman delivers another cogent, superb and influential book."
Newman recently presented at the California School Library
Association conference, and celebrated #WRAD at the Lassen County Office of Education's
Lit Jam.
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East/West is #WRAD
Among the highlights of #WRAD 2017,
Fifth grade students LOVED getting to hear from Shannon Hitchcock (RUBY LEE AND ME) and asking their questions: "Thank you for making our #Wrad17 a fun experience!"
After a morning of Skypes, Erin Dealey held a WRAD-a-thon at B&N Roseville CA where Dealey & friends took turns reading aloud to each other.
See below for Anna Dewdney #WRADness!
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February Book LOVE
In celebration of #WRAD, Penguin and Lit World teamed up to honor Anna Dewdney’s life and legacy via LLAMA LLAMA RED PAJAMA read-aloud events, a costume appearance, and related activities. On World Read Aloud Day #WRAD (February 16, 2017) classes Skyped with Dewdney's daughter, Beryl, as well as authors such as Loren Long, Molly Idle, and Juana Medina read their favorite Llama Llama books aloud.
The new series by Stacia Deutsch, coming this August: GIRLS WHO CODE--The Friendship Code #1, is featured with its non-fiction counterpart in a GIRLS WHO CODE giveaway from Penguin Kids this month.
Congrats to Luciana Navarro Powell, illustrator of WHOSE HANDS ARE THESE? (Miranda Paul/ Millbrook) one of five books recognized by the Horn Book for non-fiction/ Civics and Community:
"The friendly illustrations feature workers of different races, ethnicities, and ages. The guessing-game format will keep children engaged; this is a good choice for classroom use and one-on-one readings."
Click image above to view the trailer of BABIES COME FROM AIRPORTS
by Erin Dealey and Luciana Navarro Powell (Kane Miller).
Navarro-Powell was interviewed on the Kane Miller blog this month.
And here's Dealey and Navarro-Powell's guest post: Eight Great Diversity Picture Books, on the MCCBD blog in honor of
In addition, Dealey's ongoing blog series I WISH PEOPLE KNEW...
features posts from adopted kids young and old, and their families.
Some babies come home from airports, but all babies come from love.
A special, joy-filled Gotcha Day story for all types of families.
“A celebration of a multiracial family formed through international adoption.”
– KIRKUS
Look soon for the next Dealey/Powell collaboration: GRANDMA’S FAVORITE and GRANDPA’S FAVORITE.
Speaking of babies!
Vivian Autumn Woods,
daughter of proud parents JaNay Brown-Wood and Catrayel Wood
Welcome
Beatrix Hsu Pearl (Congrats Connie!),
and
Cheers
to Maddie and
Lisa Yoskowitz …
Kids have been having great fun with Sarah Aspinall's debut picture book, PENGUINS LOVE COLOR (Blue Sky Press). Check out the activities offered by Scholastic as well as this blog from Little Earthling.
There have been lots of happy tweets and posts from Pre-school and Elementary teachers too! See all the updates here.
Check out the call-out for ENCHANTED (HMH), “madly creative (with) such a rich mash … you might call it fairy-tale psychedelia," Book #1 in Princess Alethea’s YA Fairy Tale Fantasy Woodcutter trilogy here in Book Riot.
Available now: ONCE UPON A KISS: 17 Romantic Faerie Tales, which includes Alethea’s story, “The Glass Mountain.”
ICYMI: Here's a link to one of the posts--from BOOKWARS during Alexander's January blog tour.
Praise for Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander's anthology
OUT OF WONDER (Candlewick/ March 2017):
OUT OF WONDER is one of Booklist Online's Top 10 Diverse Nonfiction for Youth.
"...The carefully chosen and arranged selections take readers on a wondrous journey
through a number of lyrical forms, from haiku to free verse,
accompanied by illustrations by Caldecott honoree Holmes...
This unusual and successful volume is a valuable addition."
—SLJ
And this from A Thing of Wonder: "OUT OF WONDER is a thing of wonder, a book for all ages that celebrates some of the world’s best poetry – and the incredible minds that brought it to life." —KIRKUS
Stay tuned for the 4th starred review, to come!
Jim Averbeck’s ONE WORD FROM SOPHIA (Atheneum; illustrated by Yasmeen Ismail) has been short-listed for the 2017 Sakura Medal, a reading program in 22 international schools across Japan. Previous E/W nominees include Mariko Nagai’s debut MG, DUST OF EDEN (Albert Whitman), and Platte Clark’s debut MG, the first in a trilogy, BAD UNICORN (Aladdin).
Congrats to MOVE IT MISS MACINTOSH by Peggy Janousky and illustrated by Meghan Lands (Annick Press). It's received an Honorable Mention in the Picture Book category at the 2017 Ontario Library Association (OLA) Super Conference.
Starred PW Review for Dave (D.J.) Butler's debut science fiction adult title,
WITCHY EYE (Baen/ March 2017)--the first in a trilogy:
"Butler’s fantasy is by turns sardonic and lighthearted; ghoulish shadows claw into the most remote areas and heroism bursts out of the most unlikely people. Sarah is the epitome of the downtrodden hero who refuses to give up until she gets what she needs, and her story will appeal to fantasy readers of all stripes."
WITCHY EYE is mentioned in the February issue of Sci Fi Magazine (170,000 circulation)!
“… you can’t stop yourself from taking another bite…and another…and another…I didn’t want to stop reading…. Kudos!”
R.A. Salvatore, NYT Bestselling Author
And as to Dave Butler’s “other” hat: stay tuned for Book #2, THE GIANT’S SEAT (Knopf/PRH),
in “The Extraordinary Journeys of Clockwork Charlie” trilogy launched by THE KIDNAP PLOT.
Henry Herz (CAP'N REX & HIS CLEVER CREW; upcoming from Sterling) will moderate a panel focusing on research for both illustrators and writers at the Charlotte Huck Festival in Redlands, CA in March. Researching Non-Fiction & Fiction Picture Books panelists include Brian Floca, Lois V. Harris and David M. Schwarz.
We are thrilled and thankful to represent such amazing talent.
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