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”
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Caldecott Medal, ALA Awards, and More Client News
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”
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, 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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Your Summer Reads Are Here
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.
New Books and Awards
With awards, original mugs and new books, we’re celebrating our talented, hard-working clients. Here’s what they’ve been up to… Continue reading “New Books and Awards”
Interview: Lesa Ransome-Cline and James Ransome on Dancing, History and Dolphins
This month, The Booking Biz is interviewing a couple who are as brilliant individually as they are together. Lesa Ransome-Cline is the award-winning author of numerous biographies, including the GAME CHANGERS: THE STORY OF VENUS AND SERENA WILLIAMS and JUST A LUCKY SO AND SO: THE STORY OF LOUIS ARMSTRONG, the historical picture book LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS: A STORY ABOUT HOW SLAVES LEARNED IN SECRET, and the verse biography BEFORE SHE WAS HARRIET, which was nominated for an NAACP image award. Her debut middle-grade novel, FINDING LANGSTON, received five starred reviews and was listed on three best-of lists for 2018. Continue reading “Interview: Lesa Ransome-Cline and James Ransome on Dancing, History and Dolphins”
2019 Most Anticipated Books
This year is going to be amazing for books from our clients, including the first picture book biography about the inspirational father of Black History Month, a middle-grade novel in verse about when friendship becomes more, and a young adult search for a murderer.
Here are the books we’re most looking forward to in 2019…
2018 Memories from Book Festivals, Reader Letters & More
2018 has been filled with so many wonderful moments for our family of children’s book writers and illustrators. We asked our clients to share some of their favorites, and here’s what they said: Continue reading “2018 Memories from Book Festivals, Reader Letters & More”
Kirkus Prize, Starred Review, New Books and More…
Our clients keep winning awards and receiving accolades, as well as publishing new books! Read the latest… Continue reading “Kirkus Prize, Starred Review, New Books and More…”