Bringing Authors to You
A big hit with children, Penny Parker Klostermann was a teacher before she became an author. How does she come up with her funny book ideas? It’s apparently in the clouds… Continue reading “Interview: Penny Parker Klostermann Finds Ideas in the Clouds”
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”
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”
Kwame Alexander was interviewed for website Poetry Tea Time’s podcast series. Listen to the Brave Writer podcast here!
After giving away an advanced reader copy of our client Ammi-Joan Paquette‘s latest middle-grade novel, The Booking Biz is thrilled to giveaway TWO books by Newbery Medal winner Kwame Alexander. Continue reading “We’re Giving Away 2 Books by Kwame Alexander”
Writer. Lecturer. Teacher. The Booking Biz client. Sarah Aronson has it all! Continue reading “New Client: Sarah Aronson!”
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”
Here’s what our clients have been up to, have cooking and have been receiving… Continue reading “New Books, Accolades, Events”
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”
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