Shutta’s new picture book, MINE!, illustrated by Patrice Barton, is racking up the starred reviews — Publishers Weekly, the Library Journal — who knows what’s next? and the trailer is adorable..
Resources
Cheryl Klein’s book about writing: Second Sight
I hestitate to share this info because every person who reads this book will become a better writer which creates more competition for me! Luckily, good triumphs over evil today and I’ve decided to pass along a recommendation for Cheryl Klein’s new book on writing called Second Sight. Cheryl (see how I’m on a first name basis with her since I read her book?) is senior editor… Read more »
Don’t Miss this webcast regarding Operation Pedro Pan at the Smithsonian
This is a fascinating roundtable discussion regarding Operation Pedro Pan: http://www.laservision.org.uk/operation-pedro-pan-the-largest-recorded-exodus-of-unaccompanied-minors-in-the-western-hemisphere/
A Non-Children’s Book Recommendation? What’s Up With That?
I’m recommending Inbound Marketing by Brian Halligan and Dharmesh Shah as a must-read for anyone with a website. The book helps you understand how to get readers to your website using Google, blogs, and other social media. It’s written in readible language so non-techies like me can easily grasp the concepts and put them to use immediately. Read,… Read more »
Free MG or YA Edit by Deborah Halverson
Don’t miss this opportunity for a free substantial edit of your MG or YA manuscript by a true professional in the children’s book world. Freelance editor and writer, Deborah Halverson, is holding a contest for the edit. Even if you don’t have a manuscript ready to send by January 31st, sign up for the feeds from her incredibly helpful blog at http://dear-editor.com/. Here… Read more »
A Free Picture Book Edit from www.dear-editor.com
The mystery children’s book editor at www.dear-editor.com is offering a free picture book edit. The deadline is October 10 so do a final self-edit and submit! Even if you don’t win the randomly selected edit opportunity, the site is worth subscribing to via RSS feed.
Practicing Random Acts of Publicity
Darcy Pattison www.darcypattison.com has declared Sept. 7-11 as Random Acts of Publicity week. It is a great idea and I’m in. I’ll review a book written by a friend each a day that week. It will be good for me, good for them, and good for you, dear blog reader. 🙂
Check this out!
Just wanted to pass along information about two new children’s books featuring characters who lived through the beginning of Castro’s revolution: The Red Umbrella by Christina Diaz Gonzalez (Random House/Knopf) and My Havana: Memories of a Cuban Boyhood by Rosemary Wells and Secundino Fernandez illustrated by Peter Ferguson (Candlewick). Reviews of both books are glowing. Check ’em… Read more »
Don’t Miss This!
A television documentary, Escape From Havana: An American Story, premieres Thursday, May 27 at 9PM ET on CNBC. This one-hour show is narrated by Meredith Vieira, co-anchor of NBC News TODAY and highlights the success stories of four members of Operation Pedro Pan. Pass the word. And the popcorn…
Free MG/YA Edit Giveaway by Deborah Halverson
Check out her website and get yourself in the game!http://dear-editor.com/2010/04/07/newsflash-a-dear-editor-com-giveaway-a-free-yamg-edit/
Carrie Pearson’s Blog
Sharing insights on writing children’s books and the publishing industry, and offering trinkets for creators and educators because you rock.
