News

Interview: Gordon C. James on Long Days, Motorcycles, and Acceptance

Posted on
Gordon C. James with his painter apron
Gordon C. James with his painter apron

Ever since high school, Gordon C. James has been pursuing a career in art. In 1997, he was one of two illustrators chosen out of a national search to work for Hallmark Cards Inc., and that was just the beginning. Today, he’s a successful picture book illustrator who has won many awards, including the ultimate prize for an illustrator in children’s books: the Caldecott Medal, for CROWN: AN ODE TO THE FRESH CUT.

We wanted to know where his inspiration, passion and creativity came from. Here’s what he told us… Continue reading “Interview: Gordon C. James on Long Days, Motorcycles, and Acceptance” →

Caldecott Medal, ALA Awards, and More Client News

Posted on

We couldn’t be more proud of our amazing clients. They’ve racked up awards, starred reviews, and more. Here’s their latest news… Continue reading “Caldecott Medal, ALA Awards, and More Client News” →

Interview: Carole and Jeffery Boston Weatherford on Juggling, Music and Working Together

Posted on

Carole Boston Weatherford and her son Jeffery Boston Weatherford are both amazing artists in their own right, Carole focusing on the written words and Jeffery on illustration. This has allowed them to work separately as well as together.

We asked them how they do it. Continue reading “Interview: Carole and Jeffery Boston Weatherford on Juggling, Music and Working Together” →

Our 2020 Most Anticipated Books

Posted on

It’s the beginning of a whole new decade, and lots of great-looking books are coming out soon. From new books in acclaimed picture book series, to a sequel to an award-winning middle-grade novel, to a young adult novel that has received four starred reviews… so far!

Here are our most anticipated books coming out in 2020. Continue reading “Our 2020 Most Anticipated Books” →

Awards, Praise and Cover Reveals!

Posted on

2020 has only just begun, and our clients are already raking up the kudos and getting busy with appearances. Here’s their latest news. Continue reading “Awards, Praise and Cover Reveals!” →

Interview: Robin Benway on Walking, Furniture and Dinosaurs

Posted on

Robin BenwayAward-winning author Robin Benway has written six young adult novels that have earned much praise and been published in more than 20 countries. Her 2017 novel FAR FROM THE TREE won the 2017 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, the 2018 Pen America Award and was on the best-books-of-the-year lists of the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, NPR, PBS, Entertainment Weekly and the Boston Globe, among others.

Her acclaim is no surprise since she started raking up the awards in college. Robin was the recipient of the Seth Parkas Prize for Creative Writing when she was attending NYU in 1997.

What kind of person creates such amazing stories? We asked… Continue reading “Interview: Robin Benway on Walking, Furniture and Dinosaurs” →

Awards, Best-Of Lists, Appearances and More

Posted on

The year is coming to an end, but our clients’ kudos and work never ends. We’re thrilled for their awards, appearances, starred reviews and more. Read all their latest news…

Continue reading “Awards, Best-Of Lists, Appearances and More” →

We Wish You… Our Clients’ Best Wishes For the Holidays and 2020

Posted on

We’re starting a new decade in just a few days, filled with wonder, thrills and new books! The new year even starts with a brand new picture book from The Booking Biz founder Carmen Oliver, BEARS MAKE THE BEST WRITING BUDDIES, releasing on Jan. 1!

Continue reading “We Wish You… Our Clients’ Best Wishes For the Holidays and 2020” →