Bringing Authors to You
Sarah Aronson is the author of six novels for young adults and middle-grade readers, as well as a teacher, retreat organizer, and mentor. She has written about kids in bombings, kids in car accidents, and kids with terrible fairy godmothers. Continue reading “Interview: Sarah Aronson on Bike Riding, Reading, and Dessert”
The Booking Biz expanded its family of amazing author and illustrator clients this month, welcoming Carole Boston Weatherford, Jeffery Boston Weatherford and David Wiesner. Continue reading “New Clients: Carole Boston Weatherford, Jeffery Boston Weatherford and David Wiesner”
What have our clients been up to this month? LOTS! Read on…
Continue reading “Kwame Alexander’s Rebound Bus, Plus New Books and More”
A love of reading is one of the most important things anyone can foster in a child. Reading helps with analytical thinking, creation and builds confidence and empathy. That’s why we’re so excited for this guest post by our wonderful client, author/illustrator Salina Yoon, on how student empowerment can create a life-long love of literature. Here’s Salina… Continue reading “Salina Yoon: 10 Ways to Empower Kid Reading”
Author Molly Burnham knows funny. In 2016, she won the Sid Fleischman Humor Award from the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators. So where does the creator of the Teddy Mars series of books find her funny? We wanted to get to know her better. Continue reading “Interview: Molly Burnham on Mornings, Pets, and Ice Cream Sundaes”
Our ever-busy clients have more news than ever. Read on for awards, new books and appearances… Continue reading “Awards, Book Deals & Workshops”
Author visits have enormous benefits for students. They bring books to life and help reluctant readers become avid readers. They reinforce the lessons of teachers and librarians. They inspire children who see authors and illustrators who persevered and made their dreams come true.
But one snag in the organization of an author visit, and it can suck all the life, reinforcement and inspiration from the event.
Here are 15 tips to make sure your next school visit will run smoothly and leave your students motivated to read and succeed in everything they do. Continue reading “15 Steps to Make Your Next Author Visit the Best”
Author Bethany Hegedus is known for her inspiring, touching and thought-provoking presentations to both adults and children for her GRANDFATHER GANDHI picture books. Now she has a brand new picture book out, ALABAMA SPITFIRE: THE STORY OF HARPER LEE AND TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, and is creating new presentations to extend this wonderful story. We thought it would be interesting to get a behind-the-scenes look at how Bethany develops her programming and are thrilled that she agreed to pull back the curtain. Here’s a guest post from Bethany Hegedus on tips for designing an inspiring school visit presentation… Continue reading “How To Design an Inspiring School Visit Presentation”
From new imprints to appearances to major award wins, our clients are keeping busy. Read on… Continue reading “Client Books Honored By Coretta Scott King, Ezra Jack Keats and Geisel Awards”
Award-winning picture book author Adam Lehrhaupt writes about chickens, words, animals and more. So where does he come up with these stories? Enquiring minds — us — wanted to know… Continue reading “Interview: Adam Lehrhaupt on Hockey, Feathers, and Pie”