Inside: A trio of September new releases
Plus a new book deal and events across the country
Happy book birthday to our September new releases!
THE DIFFERENT TREE by Elisa Boxer, illustrated by Marieke Nelissen: There was always something different about that tree . . . While the rest of the forest's trees shed their leaves for the winter, an oak tree hangs onto her dried, brown leaves. School Library Journal calls the book, “A worthy addition to a collection frequented by nature lovers, and a book that takes an unusual and welcome approach to the seasons.” Learn more and buy it here.
PIGS DIG A ROAD by Carrie Finison, illustrated by Brian Biggs: A rhyming picture book featuring pig construction workers that's perfect for fans of Good Night, Good Night, Construction Site. Kirkus Reviews calls it “A cheery tale with a much-needed message: The road to success is predicated on collaboration.” Learn more and buy it here.
LUCAS AND THE CAPOEIRA CIRCLE by Joana Pastro, illustrated by Douglas Lopes: A young boy who loves the Brazilian martial art of capoeira drums up his courage for a moving-up ceremony in this vibrant and inspiring book about never losing one's inner spirit. In its starred review, Kirkus Reviews called the book“A marvelous celebration of inner strength and courage.” Learn more and buy it here.
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New book deals
Mark your calendars...
Note: All events are in person unless otherwise indicated.
California
Saturday, September 28 from 11:15 a.m. to noon: Vicky Fang will be reading from and signing AVA LIN, BEST FRIEND!—plus doing a craft activity at Joy Culture Foundation in Menlo Park ! More details here.
Sunday, October 6 @ 10:30 a.m.: Vicky Fang will join long-time critique partner and friend, Faith Kazmi, and new friend, Sophie Diao, for story time at the new bookstore, On Waverly, in San Francisco’s Chinatown!
Sunday, October 13 @ 11:00 a.m.: Stephanie Wildman and Vicky Fang will host a Halloween story time at Barnes and Noble in Burlingame! Vicky will read and sign THE BOO CREW NEEDS YOU! More details here.
Connecticut
October 21 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Join Carrie Finison and Valerie Bolling for Connecticut Association of School Librarians Conference Authorpalooza! Wyndham Hotel, Southbury, CT
Maine
October 24-28: Join Valerie Bolling for the New England SCBWI Acadia Writers Retreat in Acadia.
October 28 from 2 to 5 p.m.: Join Valerie Bolling and Melanie Ellsworth for the Foggy River Children’s Book Festival at Fogtown Brewing Co. in Ellsworth, Maine; Union River Book and Toy Co. will be selling books, and many New England authors and illustrators will be signing.
Massachusetts
October 24 from 2:30-4:30 p.m.: Join Carrie Finison for Winchester Authorfest & Book Signing, Winchester Town Hall, Winchester, MA
October 26 @ 2 p.m.: Join Carrie Finison for Pigs Dig a Road Story Time, Newtonville Books, Newton, MA
November 12 @ 4 p.m.: Author Visit & Story Time – Dozens of Doughnuts & Pigs Dig a Road with Carrie Finison, Weston Public Library, Weston, MA
November 16 @ 10 a.m.: Pigs Dig a Road Story Time with Carrie Finison, Purple Couch Bookshop, North Andover, MA
November 19 from 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.: Pigs Dig a Road Story Time with Carrie Finison, Beacon Hill Books, Boston, MA
November 21-24, 2024
November 21-24: National Council of Teachers of English Conference, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA
Hugging Hearts with Humor to Engage Students in Reading, Writing, and SEL,11/22/24 – 3:30-4:45 pm, Room 162A (Carrie Finison)
Children’s Book Award Luncheon, 11/23/24 12:30 -2:30 p.m., Room 210B (Kirsten Larson)
Facilitating the Fun: Using Picture Books as a Springboard for Playful Writing Practice, 11/24/24 – 9-10:15 am, Room 162B (Carrie Finison)
New York
September 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern: Join Carrie Finison and Valerie Bolling at the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival, Chappaqua Train Station, Chappaqua, NY
October 5-6: Join Angela Kunkel at the Saratoga Book Festival, Saratoga, NY
October 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Join Abi Cushman and Valerie Bolling at the Warwick Children’s Book Festival, Stanley-Deming Park, Warwick, NY
Texas
October: Patricia Newman will visit the students at Annunciation Orthodox School, Houston, who are studying water conservation in their science class and environmental justice in the Brazilian rain forest in their geography class. Patricia will share her special blend of writing with hope and demonstrating our unbreakable connection to nature.
Virtual
October 11th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern: Join Valerie Bolling for “Girl Power Hour",” the celebration by the kidlit community of the International Day of the Girl. Tickets are $30. Learn more and register.
November 2nd from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern: Join Kirsten Larson as part of SCBWI Southern Breeze’s “Crash Course in Craft.” Have you ever purchased a book to learn the craft of writing books for kids, but aren’t sure how to best put it to use? Here’s a chance to learn from the authors themselves! Join us for a full day of craft talks from the authors of preeminent books on writing craft (Deborah Halvorsen, Mary Kole, and Kirsten Larson). Learn more and register.