The Weekly 411 (5/1/26)
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May 1, 2026 vol. 18
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Publishing News
Little Brown Books for Young Readers Raises the Curtain on Alvina Ling Imprint
Middle Grade Giveaway
We are pleased to giveaway a copy of the middle grade novel, Listen to the Girls, by Chrystal D. Giles (Random House Books for Young Readers) out on May 5. Enter to win a copy via the widget below.
About the Book: When Calla finds out her favorite teacher has been accused of inappropriate conduct, she decides to take action in this powerful story about growing up and speaking up, about listening to others and learning to listen to yourself. Because the more Calla listens . . . the more she realizes that maybe she has something to say too.
"Important and empowering—this story is a testament to the power of girls supporting one another."—Kate Messner, New York Times bestselling author
About the Author: Chrystal D. Giles is a champion for diversity in children’s literature. She is also the author of Take Back the Block and Not An Easy Win, which have received multiple starred reviews and made multiple year end and state award lists. Chrystal lives outside Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband and son and is currently working on her next middle-grade novel.
Middle Grade Graphic Novel Giveaway
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade graphic novel, Wallflower, by Iasmin Omar Ata (Viking Books for Young Readers) out now. Enter to win a copy via the widget below.
About the Book: For as long as Marlena can remember, she has seen flowers growing on everyone she meets: personalized poppies and daisies and roses of every color that give away what their owners truly feel. Invisible to the rest of the world, the flowers have always felt too overwhelming, too much for Marlena to take in when they don't always match what their owner shows. She’s long since given up convincing anyone else that they’re there.
Until she meets Ashe, a charming transfer student who can somehow see these mysterious flowers, too. Unfortunately for Marlena, Ashe wants nothing to do with her. But as their thorny connection blooms, so do hidden secrets buried years ago. In this stunning graphic novel where dreams are woven into reality and not everything is as it seems, Marlena and Ashe must unfold the truth together, no matter where it may lead.
About the Author: Iasmin Omar Ata is an intersectional comics artist, illustrator, and game designer. Iasmin focuses on creating art centered around the themes of coping with illness, understanding identity, and dismantling oppressive structures.
How to Write an Unreliable Narrator Readers Still Root For
Marketing & Creating a Platform
What To Do 3 Years Before Your Book Launch
May 12 7:30 p.m. ET FREE Kid Lit in Color Webinar on Marketing You may have heard that part of your job as an author and/or illustrator is to do your part to promote your book. That’s true.
In this session, we’ll discuss the most highly leverageable marketing moves to (hopefully) move book sales and, most of all, keep you excited about your book. This mini webinar hosted by KidLit inColor features award winning authors Alliah L. Agostini and Valerie Bolling.
Chronicle Books is Opening to Unagented Submissions May 3-17
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Sleep Deprivation and Creativity: Why Writers Need to Rest to Write Well
Surviving the Publishing Industry: Advice from a Late Bloomer
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