The Weekly 411 (3/20/26)
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March 20, 2026 vol. 12
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Picture Book Giveaway
We are excited to feature a giveaway of the picture book, Others, by Kobi Yamada, illustrated by Charles Santoso (Penguin Random House/ Ten Speed Readers), out March 31. Enter to win a copy via the widget below.
About the Book: You have to wonder what they’re thinking.
The other people.
They’re not from here. They’re over there.
They’re different.
Standing by the hedge that divides them, two children wonder what the people on the opposite side are like. They're not like us, one child insists. The other child wonders: How are they different? Can they fly? Do they have tentacles? Are they machines? Or are they human? And if they are, do they think and feel? Maybe, just maybe, the people here and the people there are not so different after all.
About the Author: Kobi Yamada is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Do with an Idea?, Finding Muchness, Because I Had a Teacher, and many other bestselling, award-winning books. In addition to being the creator of inspiring books and products, he is also the president of Compendium. He lives with his family in the Pacific Northwest
About the Illustrator: Charles Santoso is the creator of Happy Hippo and has illustrated many books, including Finding Muchness by Kobi Yamada and the New York Times bestseller Odder. He lives in Singapore.
Picture Book Giveaway
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, How a Bear Became a Book: The Collaboration that Became Winnie-the-Pooh, by Annette Bay Pimentel, illustrated by Faith Pray (Henry Holt Books for Young Readers) out on March 31. Enter to win a copy via the widget below.
About the Author: Annette Bay Pimentel writes books for kids about the people and ideas that have shaped our world. When she’s not digging into archives or pounding away at her treadmill desk, she quilts, gardens, and helps administer her library as an elected Library Trustee. She lives in Moscow, Idaho.
About the Illustrator: Faith Pray is a Pacific Northwest author and illustrator. After a stroke left Faith struggling to find her writing words, she set out to tell stories through art as a form of therapy, and has since gone on to illustrate and write children’s books. She is a huge mystery nut, loves to go for hikes, learn new things, read books, and play with art. Faith lives with her husband, children, and a mischievous band of animals in Port Townsend, Washington.
KishÅtenketsu Story Structure: What It Is, How It Works, and How It Compares to Western Plotting
The Seven Rules for Picking Names for Your Fictional Characters
Common Mistakes New Writers Make and How to Fix Them
Should You Tie Up Loose Ends in Your Story--Or Leave Them Open?
The Picture Book Doctor (Dr. Ryan G. Van Cleave)
Marketing and Creating a Platform
Literary agent Maria Vicente will analyze current trends in the category, the tropes and themes that YA readers love, and the expectations agents and editors have when considering YA submissions. You’ll learn what defines a standout YA manuscript, how to navigate current market trends, and what you should include in a pitch to make your book stand out in a crowded category.
Conferences, Workshops & Retreats
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