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”
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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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”
Back to School Visits Tips
Welcome back to school, teachers and librarians!
It’s the most wonderful time of year, when pencils are being sharpened, decorations are hung up in classrooms, and events are being planned. To help you get ready for the school year, we’ve got our best teaching and school visit tips: Continue reading “Back to School Visits Tips”
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…
How and Why to Build Diversity Into Your Speaker Program
Diversity in publishing is becoming more and more important as the industry grows to understand its role in providing a mirror of society and sees the opportunity to build empathy in all readers. But what about diversity among speakers at author visits, conferences and festivals? Should librarians and event organizers be thinking diversely as they plan their year-long programming? Continue reading “How and Why to Build Diversity Into Your Speaker Program”
15 Steps to Make Your Next Author Visit the Best
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”
Movies, Stars & Champions
The best movies are based on books, which is why we’re so excited for the movie version of Mitali Perkins‘ novel RICKSHAW GIRL, which is scheduled for release in 2018! The book tells the story of Naima, who uses her talented painter of Bangladeshi alpana patterns to help her family earn money.
Our clients have lots more amazing news… Continue reading “Movies, Stars & Champions”
Rainy Day Reading List
Ahh, fall. The weather will soon be turning colder. Heaters will come on. And rain and snow will keep us cuddling up inside. All we need is a mug of hot cocoa and a good book to read.
When the rain hits us at The Booking Biz, we like to curl up with the books we’ve read and loved, the stories we enjoy living in over and over again. We thought you might be looking for books like that as we move into the fall. Books with characters you want to hug and worlds you want to live in—even the harsh worlds because they help us find hope for our own.
Here are some of our favorite books from our clients. How many have you read? We recommend getting them all…because you never know when another rain storm will hit. Continue reading “Rainy Day Reading List”