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A Hatful of Dragons - new book of funny poems!
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Five years in the making, my new book, 'A Hatful of Dragons: And More Than 13.8 Billion Other Funny Poems', published by Boyds Mills and Kane, is now out. This book really has 13.8 Billion funny poems, more than enough to keep house-bound kids occupied for months :). In the words of my publisher:
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Early reviews are very positive, including a STARRED review from Kirkus Reviews (A starred review from Kirkus is a rare distinction worth celebrating!)
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I wrote the poems and also drew the illustrations. The book is image-rich and full of visual variety, with words and images entwined to create a hilarious experience. Click the image below to see a quick 30-second flip-through of the contents:
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I'm humbled to have another reviewer compare this book to the work of poetry giants Shel Silverstein, Jack Prelutsky, and Roald Dahl!
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The book is available now and can be ordered through independent bookstore websites and via online retailers like IndieBound, Bookshop.Org, Books-A-Million, Barnes & Nobles, and Amazon. For a list of ordering links via Seattle-area indpendent bookstores, please visit http://www.HatfulOfDragons.com.
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Click the image below to see me reading a poem from this book:
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If you'd like to learn more about the making of this book and read some author-interviews, I invite you to follow along on my Online Book Blog Tour, currently in progress, which also includes opportunities to win copies in giveaways.
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Many thanks to my publisher and all the bloggers for organizing this tour!
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Due to social-distancing, we won't be having in-person signing events for a while.
Instead I will send a PERSONALIZED SIGNED BOOKPLATE to anyone who asks (a Bookplate is an author-signed label you can stick inside the book). When you've ordered the book, send me an email or social-media-message with your mailing address and how you'd like it personalized.
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PS If you do get the book and like it, please consider leaving a positive online review somewhere - reader reviews really help people in deciding whether to give a book a chance or not. Here are two of the very first reader reviews so far:
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"Once I began reading... the giggles started rolling and I was hooked. The characters have a sweetness and genuine quality that I found to be irresistible. This is a very clever collection of poems and pictures that will be fun to read aloud, and fun to share with children and silliness lovers of all ages."
- Reader Review (Amazon, ★★★★★)
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"The illustrations accent the poetry perfectly. The poems are full of rhyme, rhythm, repetition, alliterations, and other poetic elements. I especially like how the poet used several related words in poems. What a great discussion piece as children are introduced to some fantastic language."
- Reader Review (Goodreads, ★★★★)
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You are invited to the Online Book Launch Party
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Since all venues are currently shut, please join me on your devices for an Online Book Launch Party Saturday April 11 6-8pm and Sunday April 12 2-4pm. (I'm doing the party on 2 days so hopefully one or the other slot will work for you).
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I will be triple-live-broadcasting the event on Facebook Live, Instagram Live, and Zoom. During the event, hear me read from the book, answer questions, see behind the scenes peeks, and get your bookplate signed live. There may also be ukulele playing, magic tricks, and a studio tour. Bring your own snacks!
To join the event on ZOOM, register in advance for one of these sessions:
Apr 11, 2020 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uJEsfuGgrT0ttQVtKdIwRajq3i5gYId3Lg
Apr 12, 2020 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vp0vc-6qpzIus_-KtGIskkL-u3K7uQUy0w
To join the event on FACEBOOK: Visit my Facebook Art Page
https://www.Facebook.com/ArtByVikram at the event time and watch the live video
To join the event on INSTAGRAM: Visit My Instagram Profile
https://www.Instagram.com/ArtByVikram at the event time and watch the live video
Best way to get a reminder is by responding to this Facebook event:
https://business.facebook.com/events/340006630291846/
Note you don't need to have purchased a book to join me for this event. Just come as you are to celebrate!
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When life gives you Toilet Paper Panic ... make Toilet Paper Panic Art.
As a tongue-in-cheek commemoration of this weird moment in time, I am making original TP Art these days, at least while "supplies" last :).
Learn more about your Regular (1-Ply) and Deluxe (2-Ply) options here:
https://www.vikrammadan.com/blog/toilet-paper-panic-art
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I'll share recent works in the next newsletter as I'm very focused on the book launch right now. Meanwhile you can always see my latest paintings on my website and on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. (@ArtByVikram). The most recent catalog of available original art can be found here.
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My little Online Store recently crossed the One Hundred Five-Star Reviews threshold.
To celebrate, get FREE SHIPPING during APRIL for all orders $45 and up.
Use Coupon Code FREE45
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- Age Range: 7 and up
- Hardcover: 64 pages
- Publisher: Wordsong
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1684371503
- ISBN-13: 978-1684371501
- Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 8.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
- Release Date: March 18, 2020
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