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5 Ways Author School Visits Benefit You
By Carmen Oliver
I hear over and over how the school visits I’ve been a part of have benefited both students and teachers. They are the bridges that help children connect with books, the world and each other. Children see that reading is cool. It gives them a magic that has the power to carry them to their dreams.
Here are some of the favorite benefits I’ve seen and heard of from some of my favorite people—librarians.
New Books, Awards, Covers and more
The Booking Biz authors are busy, and we’re so proud of their work and accomplishments. Here’s some latest news:
2 More Authors Added to The Booking Biz
The Booking Biz continues to build its list of amazing authors who do fantastic author visits with the additions of Kathi Appelt and P.J. Hoover. Each of these authors, as well as all our clients, present author visits that are loved by teachers, librarians and children.
35 Ways to Fund Author Visits
“Should you ever be so lucky as to encounter an author in your life, you should shower him or her with gifts and praise.” —Johnathan Auxier, SOPHIE SQUIRE AND THE LAST STORYGUARD
An author visit can make a huge difference in the lives of young readers—and reluctant readers. Presentations complement school curriculums, inspire children in their schoolwork, and can even change the lives of young students by sparking their imaginations and giving them added confidence. Author visits often also validate the lessons by teachers to their students. A win-win for everyone in the classroom.
Interview: Bethany Hegedus talks about Be the Change
BE THE CHANGE: A GRANDFATHER GANDHI STORY, the much anticipated new picture book written by author Bethany Hegedus and Arun Gandhi, and illustrated by Evan Turk, is a Junior Library Guild Selection and has received a starred review from the School Library Journal. We can’t say enough about our admiration for these creators and are thrilled to kick off our interview series with Bethany talking about this amazing companion book to her outstanding GRANDFATHER GANDHI.
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Gorgeous New Picture Books
Well-written and beautifully illustrated picture books engage readers of all ages in story. We are thrilled to share the news of more wonderful picture books created by our clients that appeared on shelves this spring.
Spring Middle Grade and Young Adult Novels
Launching a book into the world takes years of work and patience for all of our authors and illustrators. So, when the time finally arrives to celebrate a new release, we can’t help but share the news! Spring 2016 brought a number of our clients’ new middle grade and young adult novels to the shelves.
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Congratulations to our clients!
The Booking Biz is over the moon with congratulations for our client Don Tate, whose latest books have garnered numerous awards.
New Clients!
The Booking Biz is having a busy year! And we wouldn’t want it any other way. A busy year for us means more children are hearing the inspiring words from our wonderful author and illustrator clients and getting introduced to their books.
We’re thrilled to have added four new clients to our stable recently and can’t wait for you to see them presenting in schools. Here’s a sneak peek of their work and speaking engagements.