Bringing Authors to You
Our client April Henry is known for writing tense, page-turning thrillers that readers can’t put down. The New York Times best-selling author has three young adult novels coming out in the next few years from Macmillan—RUN, HIDE, FIGHT BACK on Aug. 27, PLAYING WITH FIRE in May 2021, and EYES OF THE FOREST later in 2021.
How does she do it? We wanted to know… Continue reading “Interview: April Henry on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Roald Dahl and Love”
It’s summer! And that means it’s time to relax with a good book. Here’s a list of titles for all tastes and ages.
Our clients are busy this summer, from giving keynotes, to teaching, to being featured in the press. Here’s what they’ve been up to and what’s coming up next…
The work of our client Emma J. Virján is whimsical and fun—who doesn’t love adventures of a pig wearing a wig? Where does she get her ideas? How does she write and illustrate her stories?
We asked…
Continue reading “Interview: Emma J. Virján on Bella, Drawing and Tacos”
When it comes to school visits, there’s a wonderful symbiotic relationship between authors who write for children and the teachers and librarians who teach children—they both have the goal of reaching, connecting and inspiring the young. Author Lindsey Lane works hard to make sure her school visits are helpful to teachers and librarians, and we asked her how.
Lindsey talks about her approach to school visits in this month’s guest post…
Continue reading “Authors are Allies to Teachers & Librarians”
Donna Gephart has spent all her life with words, so it’s no wonder that her books are so beloved by readers, and we’re thrilled to have her in The Booking Biz family.
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…
Mitali Perkins has been called a “Literary Light for Children” by the Associates of the Boston Public Library, and we can’t agree enough. In her novels, she brings light to characters in different cultures and backgrounds, characters who are real and inspiring.
How does she do it? We asked…
Continue reading “Interview: Mitali Perkins on Yoga, Dogs and Luchis”
Our wonderful clients have new books and more news. Here’s what’s going on…
Continue reading “From Journalists to Guest Posts, Our Clients Are Busy”
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:
Continue reading “13 Sweet and Hilarious Questions Kids Asked During Author Visits”