The Weekly 411 (1/17/20)
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Jan. 17, 2020 vol. 3
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KIDLIT NEWS
AUTHOR AND AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR SPOTLIGHTS
PICTURE BOOK GIVEAWAY
SCBWI WESTERN CONNECTICUT/SURROUNDING AREAS
For Writers
We are excited to feature award-winning picture book author Jennifer Berne and her new book, ON WINGS OF WORDS: THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF EMILY DICKINSON, illustrated by Becca Stadtlander (Chronicle Books, Feb. 18, 2020). Enter to win a copy!
We're thrilled to feature author-illustrator Fiona Halliday and her debut picture book, NUMENIA AND THE HURRICANE (Page Street Kids), coming out Jan. 21, 2020. Enter to win a copy!
PICTURE BOOK GIVEAWAY
Today we have a special picture book giveaway, THE PAPER KINGDOM, by Helena Ku Rhee, illustrated by Pascal Campion (Penguin Random House), coming out on Feb. 18. Enter to win the giveaway below and also check out the pre-order campaign.
THE PAPER KINGDOM is based on the author's childhood, when her parents worked as night janitors in Los Angeles. On nights they couldn't find anyone to watch over her, they took her with them to work, where they turned drudgery into magic. The Paper Kingdom expresses the joy and spirit of a loving family who turn a routine and ordinary experience into something much grander. Magical art by Pascal Campion shows both the real world and the fantasy through the eyes of the young narrator, Daniel. The book has received lovely early reviews, including starred reviews from Kirkus and Booklist.
Helena Ku Rhee works as a VP at a movie studio by day, and dreams up story ideas in her spare time. Follow her via Twitter @HelenaRhee
Pascal Campion is a prolific French-American illustrator who does cover art for The New Yorker magazine and animation for DreamWorks Animation, Disney, and Cartoon Network. Twitter @pascalcampion
SCBWI WESTERN CONNECTICUT/SURROUNDING AREAS
SCBWI IN-PERSON MEETING: Wednesday, February 5, at Molten Java Coffee House, 213 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT. 7:00-8:30pm.
For Writers
Great Endings #9: Does Your Screenplay Have a Bow and Arrow Moment?
Jan. 20 #SFFpit
- What: pitch your fantasy or science fiction works on Twitter
- Prize: agent attention and likes (invitations to query) and editor likes (invitation to submit via agents)
Mar. 5 #Pitmad
- What: tweet your pitch for your completed manuscript
- Prize: agent attention/likes (invitations to query) and editor likes (invitation to query/submit via agent)
Tax Advice from a Debut Novelist
Six Tips for Writing Young Adult Novels
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I know that it would be nice for night janitors to be able to do their jobs without so much constant intrusive supervision! Neat book!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful book! Thank you for sharing it with us. And what a wonderful title!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Helena! The Paper Kingdom sounds lovely. I can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Jason! How exciting!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting idea, Helena! Congrats on your book!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all of these wonderful authors and illustrators!
ReplyDeleteWow to the love inside of this book. I can't wait to experience the family dynamics and magic for myself.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully illustrated books!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read The Paper Kingdom! I love that this book is based on the author's experiences as a child. And the illustrations are fabulous. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteSounds very creative. Can't wait to read.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to this one!
ReplyDeleteI love the cover! Looking forward to sharing this with my students.
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique idea:)
ReplyDeleteWonderful story!
ReplyDeleteThanks for another inspirational post!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get a look inside this story ♡
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun sounding theme for a book.
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