Happy book birthday to our April new releases
Plus cover reveals, new book deals, and events across the country
Welcome spring with these April titles:
In Rain is Wet (Best Buddies #3) by Vicky Fang, illustrated by Luisa Leal, Sniff and Scratch enjoy a rainy day! Across three laugh-out-loud short stories, these two best friends discover that rain can be fun, they share a funny encounter with a balloon, and they learn to be brave together when lightning strikes.
In The Orange Wall (Rainbow Days #3) by Valerie Bolling, illustrated by Kai Robinson, Zoya can't wait to paint her bedroom a new glittery color. But Zoya can't decide on just one color! So she decides she wants a fun, multi-colored room! Will Zoya -- with her puppy Coco's help -- be able to give her bedroom the perfect makeover?
In Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm by Lindsay Metcalf, illustrated by Xin Li, "Spare, bouncy rhymes pair with soft, rounded illustrations...A full spread of detailed notes at the end describes why farms are changing and how each type works...A captivating glimpse into the shifting agricultural landscape." (Kirkus Reviews)
In Rohan Murthy Has a Plan (The Kids in Mr. Z’s Class #2) by Rajani LaRocca, Rohan Murthy dreams of running a successful business like his creative and kind mom. When Mrs. Z announces that Curiosity Academy needs to raise money for a school garden, Rohan sees the chance to launch his dreams right away! He'll start a pet care company to help the people of Peppermint Falls look after their dogs, hamsters, fish, snakes, lizards . . . anything but cats. With hard work, some glittery posters, and the help of his friends from Mrs. Z's class, Rohan knows he can do a lot for the school garden.
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Welcome back to our series, 20 QUESTIONS!,
where we answer questions about writing, reading, and author life.
(Note that we enjoy the series so much we’ve decided to just keep the questions coming!)
This month’s question:
What book-related podcast are you listening to?
“WHAT SHOULD I READ NEXT?” WITH ANNE BOGEL
Guests share three books they love, one they hate and what they’re reading lately. Host (and book whisperer) Anne Bogel recommends three books that would make a great next read. I have found so many titles to add to my TBR through this podcast as well as tips to improve my reading life. It’s a game changer as well as a really entertaining listen.
—Candy Wellins, author of A GEODUCK IS NOT A DUCK, illus. Ellie Peterson (Little Bigfoot, 2024)
Read more from our authors and illustrators here.
New Book Deals
Mark your calendars...
Note: All events are in person unless otherwise indicated.
California
May 4: Join Darshana Khiani and Vicky Fang at the Bay Area Book Festival. Vicky will appear on the panel, “Fun for Emerging Readers” panel with Tim McCanna and Jen DeOliveira from 1:30-2:15p.m., while Darshana will be at the SCBWI book from 1 to 3 p.m. The event takes place at the Berkeley Public Library.
May 9: Darshana Khiani will be at the 2024 Building on Books Celebration at the San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center. Learn more.
May 18 from 10:20 a.m. to 12:30 p.m: Vicky Fang will participate in Joy Culture Foundation AAPI Family Day at the Joy Culture Foundation
May 18 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Vicky Fang will be at The Reading Bug’s AAPI Festival at The Reading Bug in San Carlos
Kansas
April 27 @ 10 a.m. Central.Lindsay Metcalf will appear at The Raven, Lawrence, KS
May 11 @ 10 a.m. Central. Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm storytime with Lindsay Metcalf, Red Fern Booksellers, Salina, KS.
June 26: Workshop and Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm book
Massachusetts
May 21, 2024 @ 10 a.m. Eastern.Dozens of Doughnuts Story Time with Carrie Finison at the Hopkinton Public Library, Hopkinton, MA
New York
May 4th 10:00am - 4:00 p.m. Valerie Bolling will appear at the Hudson Children's Book Festival, Hudson, NY.
May 19, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Eastern. Sullivan County Youth Book Festival featuring Carrie Finison and Valerie Bolling at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, Monticello, NY
Utah
June 26: Lindsay Metcalf will appear at the National Ag in the Classroom Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, giving a workshop and hosting an Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm book signing.
Washington
on view through July 15: See Kjersten Hayes’s artwork at the Seattle Convention Center as part of the SCBWI Illustrator Showcase (ARCH Second Level)
Virtual
May 1st 5:00pm - 6:00 p.m. Eastern: NESCBWI Shop Talk: "Writing Is a Revolution. Loving Your Writing Is the Real Revolution” with Valerie Bolling.
May 22nd 7:00pm - 8:00 p.m. Eastern: Highlights Gather: A Conversation with Four Authors Who've Written Picture Books about Swimming including Valerie Bolling.