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”

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”

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”

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”

Interview: R.W. “Bob” Alley and Zoë B. Alley on Lunch, Children and Shampoo

R.W. “Bob” Alley and Zoë B. Alley are a powerhouse couple in kidlit, charming children with beautiful illustrations and fun stories. Bob is the illustrator for the much-loved Paddington Bear books, and together they’ve created the nursery tale retelling picture books THERE’S A WOLF AT THE DOOR and THERE’S A PRINCESS IN THE PALACE.

What makes them work so well together? We’re tickled to have a joint interview with the creators. Read on… Continue reading “Interview: R.W. “Bob” Alley and Zoë B. Alley on Lunch, Children and Shampoo”

October Book Releases, Cover Reveals & More From Our Clients

In this month’s news, our clients have new books coming out, new book deals announced, new book covers revealed, and much more. Read on… Continue reading “October Book Releases, Cover Reveals & More From Our Clients”

35-Point Checklist for a Great Author Visit

Setting up a great author visit is a big job, but the more organized you are up front, the better the event will be.

To help, we’ve compiled a handy checklist so you can make sure all your bases are covered. The checklist is broken down by timeline, but this might change based upon your school district and schedule. Read through the entire checklist, then do each step in accordance with your school’s needs. Continue reading “35-Point Checklist for a Great Author Visit”