How to Use a Poet’s Toolbox to Teach Writing with Dianne White

Teaching tips are good all the time, but especially now with many kids learning from home. We asked our client Dianne White, a former teacher, to give us some of the ways she teaches writing. Here’s what she said: Continue reading “How to Use a Poet’s Toolbox to Teach Writing with Dianne White”

Starred Reviews, Six-Figure Deals & More News

With so much distressing news in the world, we welcome wonderful praise for our clients. Here’s what they’ve been up to…

AWARDS

Let 'er Buck written by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and illustrated by Gordon C. JamesNonfiction picture book LET ‘ER BUCK: GEORGE FLETCHER, THE PEOPLE’S CHAMPION written by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and illustrated by Gordon C. James was a 2020 Spur award winner for the Storyteller/Illustrated Children’s Book by the Western Writers of America.

Donna Gephart‘s LILY AND DUNKIN was nominated for the California Young Readers Award.

REVIEWS

not so pure and simple by Lamar GilesLamar Giles has received his FIFTH starred review for NOT SO PURE AND SIMPLE! It’s from Bookpage, and follows the stars from Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, and Booklist.  BookPage also posted agreat interview with Lamar.

THE STARTUP SQUAD: FACE THE MUSIC, the second book in the series written by Brian Weisfeld and Nicole C. Kear, is “an enjoyable and diverse story highlighting friendship, entrepreneurship, and perseverance,” according to Kirkus.

APPEARANCES

The Booking Biz clients Bethany Hegedus, Don Tate and Jessixa Bagley talked about writing through troubled times in a webinar for The Writing Barn.

The Writing Barn is also holding classes for parents and kids featuring The Booking Biz clients:

Brian Weisfeld has been featured on the news in Austin on KEYE and KXAN, plus in San Antonio on WOAI and KABB.

Bears Make the Best Reading Buddies by Carmen OliverCarmen Oliver has been busy. She wrote a post for the Nerdy Book Club on what makes a successful author. Also her book, BEARS MAKE THE BEST READING BUDDIES, was chosen for Hillsborough School Board Member Dr. Stacy Hahn’s StoryTime Online initiative. Plus. on March 21, Carmen participated in giveaways courtesy of her publisher Kids Can Press for 2020 International Day of Forests. She also revealed an online reading of her book A VOICE FOR THE SPIRIT BEARS: How One Boy Inspired Millions to Save a Rare Animal for educators, librarians, and parents.

BOOK RELEASES

Green On Green written by Dianne WhiteDianne White‘s new picture book GREEN on GREEN came out on March 17! The book has received two starred reviews, from School Library Journal and BookList. It is also a Junior Library Guild selection. An activity kit for the book is available on her website.

NEW BOOKS

Scholastic has acquired Tami Charles‘ next young adult novel in a six-figure deal at auction. Tami was inspired to write MUTED after the Me Too movement and her experience in an all-girl R&B group. The book set in the music industry looks at the business of exploitation and how dreams of the girls are often used against them. MUTED is set for publication in 2021.

Our 2020 Most Anticipated Books

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!

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!”

Awards, Best-Of Lists, Appearances and More

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…

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

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!

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New Books, New Pajamas, New Imprint!

Our clients have new books, starred reviews and more announced this past month, but it’s not every day we get to reveal that one of our clients has launched a new imprint! Continue reading “New Books, New Pajamas, New Imprint!”

Uma Krishnaswami Nominated for ALMA, Plus More Client Kudos

Congratulations to Uma Krishnaswami for her ALMA nomination! Plus, our clients have new books out this month, new books sold, starred reviews and more. Read on… Continue reading “Uma Krishnaswami Nominated for ALMA, Plus More Client Kudos”

Birds, Bears and Other Client News

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…

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