Books, Awards & Covers, oh My!

Our clients are racking up awards and kudos this month, including Kwame Alexander‘s REBOUND being shortlisted for a prestigious UK award. Plus we’ve got new covers, appearances and book deals, including an exciting new picture book by Salina Yoon and Marie Kondo. Here’s their latest news…

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13 Sweet and Hilarious Questions Kids Asked During Author Visits

Children love meeting authors and illustrators. They see the creators of their favorite books as celebrities, even superheroes. And this is why kids are quick to open up during author visits in the most wonderful ways.

Our clients shared with us some of their best experiences with children during events, and they left us in tears of joy and laughter.

Here are their stories:

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New Books and Awards

With awards, original mugs and new books, we’re celebrating our talented, hard-working clients. Here’s what they’ve been up to… Continue reading “New Books and Awards”

ALA Awards, Keynote Speeches, and More News

From major ALA awards to keynote speeches to new books, our clients have a lot going on. Here’s their latest news… Continue reading “ALA Awards, Keynote Speeches, and More News”

2019 Most Anticipated Books

This year is going to be amazing for books from our clients, including the first picture book biography about the inspirational father of Black History Month, a middle-grade novel in verse about when friendship becomes more, and a young adult search for a murderer.

Here are the books we’re most looking forward to in 2019…

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2018 Memories from Book Festivals, Reader Letters & More

2018 has been filled with so many wonderful moments for our family of children’s book writers and illustrators. We asked our clients to share some of their favorites, and here’s what they said: Continue reading “2018 Memories from Book Festivals, Reader Letters & More”

35-Point Checklist for a Great Author Visit

Setting up a great author visit is a big job, but the more organized you are up front, the better the event will be.

To help, we’ve compiled a handy checklist so you can make sure all your bases are covered. The checklist is broken down by timeline, but this might change based upon your school district and schedule. Read through the entire checklist, then do each step in accordance with your school’s needs. Continue reading “35-Point Checklist for a Great Author Visit”