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We’re Giving Away Flying Lessons With Kwame Alexander

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It’s so exciting to give away wonderful books. We’ve announced our winner for THE PLAYBOOK and ANIMAL ARK by Newbery Medal winner Kwame Alexander. And next month TWO lucky subscribers to our enewsletter will get a copy of the wonderful anthology FLYING LESSONS AND OTHER STORIES, including stories by Kwame Alexander, Matt de la Pena, Tim Federle, Watler Dean Myers, Jacqueline Woodson and more. Continue reading “We’re Giving Away Flying Lessons With Kwame Alexander” →

How to Make the Best Skype Author Visits

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For a child (or book lover of any age), nothing beats an in-person meeting with an author or illustrator. Seeing them standing next to you. Being able to ask them questions. Watching them sign your very own copy of their book—personally, just for you.

But in-person visits are not always feasible. That’s when Skype offers the next best thing. Continue reading “How to Make the Best Skype Author Visits” →

How to Choose the Best Author or Illustrator for Your Event

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Many children’s book authors and illustrators spend a lot of time visiting schools and libraries to teach, inspire and encourage young readers—and even those children who aren’t so enthusiastic about reading. But with so many amazing speakers available, how do you choose? Here are some guidelines: Continue reading “How to Choose the Best Author or Illustrator for Your Event” →

Interview: Kelly Starling Lyons puts children first

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Author Kelly Starling Lyons teaches our history with inspirational stories for today’s children. Her books include ONE MILLION MEN AND ME, about the 1995 Million Man March; ELLEN’S BROOM, about freedom in the time of Reconstruction; and HOPE’S GIFT, set around the Emancipation Proclamation. Continue reading “Interview: Kelly Starling Lyons puts children first” →