Illustrations by Sarah Dillard from several of her picture books will be on view in “The Art of Stories: A Vermont Picture Book Exhibit” at the TW Wood Gallery in Montpelier, Vermont from November 7 through December 22, 2021.
Learn more about the exhibit here
Students and Teachers of RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architecture) Learning have chosen Number 7 Evergreen Street (Templar Books) by Julia Patton as their favorite book as part of the Reading Architecture Project.
Reviews loved the idea of neighborhoods and communal spaces that the book introduced, as well as the beautiful illustrations and relatable characters.
Congratulations Julia!
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Stephen Costanza will be discussing King of Ragtime (Simon & Schuster) at a virtual event sponsored by Books of Wonder titled Great Picture Book Biographies. The event takes place on Saturday, November 6 at 3:00.
Learn more about the event here
Get a signed copy of King of Ragtime here
Parker Shines On: Another Extraordinary Moment (Aladdin) by Parker Curry and Jessica Curry, illustrated by Brittany Jackson, was featured recently on Good Morning America.
The book is a companion to the New York Times best selling Parker Looks Up. It is an uplifting story about Parker making a new friend and learning about self-expression, opening your heart, and helping others.
Parker Shines On will be published November 2, 2021.
See the GMA segment here
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48 Grasshopper Estates (Annick Press) by Sara de Waal, illustrated by Erika Medina has been nominated for the Blue Spruce Award.
An interview with Cherise Harris is featured in the October issue of Cacique Magazine. Cacique Magazine, from InterCarribean Airways c celebrates all things Caribbean, and aims to highlight and inspire leadership, community, entrepreneurship and endeavour across the Caribbean.
See the magazine and full interview here
(Cherise’s interview is on page 18 of issue 13)
Happy Book Birthday to The Story of You (Boyds Mills Press) by Lisa Ann Scott, illustrated by Sue Cornelison has been released. This dynamic picture book for readers of all ages features lush illustrations that bring universal situations to light, including ways to be brave, bold, and kind, as well as knowing when you’ve made a mistake.
Congratulations Sue!
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The King of Ragtime (Simon & Schuster) by Stephen Costanza and Carla and the Christmas Cornbread (Simon & Schuster) by Carla Hall, illustrated by Cherise Harris have both been included in Publishers Weekly’s Holiday Gift Guide.
See the full list here
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Pre order Carla and the Christmas Cornbread (coming Nov. 2) here
Tiny Barbarian (HarperCollins) by Ame Dyckman, illustrated by Ashley Spires has been included on Today.com’s list of best gifts for 4 year olds in 2021.
See the complete list here
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My Hands Sing the Blues (Two Lions) by Jeanne Walker Harvey, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon is featured in a video series for young learners called Stamp Stories, as part of an upcoming collaboration planned with the Smithsonian Art Museum on the subject of Romare Beardon.
See the video here
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