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A fun time at NCTE annual

I haven’t been to NCTE for a while and had forgotten what a good show it is! We saw many clients and friends and had a great time. Already missing these two friends: … Continue reading →

Posted on November 24, 2014 by bcombsDecember 5, 2014
Posted in Authors, Children's Book People, Our Clients

I second this suggestion

Check out this well-written post on io9.com, called Why Tamora Pierce Should Be Hollywood’s Favorite Author Right Now. And then send it to your friend, the Hollywood agent. … Continue reading →

Posted on November 19, 2014 by bcombsDecember 5, 2014
Posted in Authors, Middle Grade books, Young Adult books | Tagged fantasy

The Mighty Vera B. Williams

The absolute BEST part of working in the children’s book business is getting to meet so many of the creators we admire. This past weekend we had the immense pleasure of meeting, dining with and listening to Vera B. Williams. … Continue reading →

Posted on August 12, 2014 by bcombsAugust 12, 2014
Posted in Authors, Children's Book People | Tagged Highlights Foundation

A Picture Book Panel

I was giddy Sunday as we drove into DC for the panel “Picture Books Through the Ages for All Ages” at Politics and Prose. The opportunity to hear such a stellar group of people passionate about picture books talk about … Continue reading →

Posted on May 21, 2013 by lcashinMay 21, 2013
Posted in Authors, Bookstores, Illustrators, picture books

Clients in the News

Just finished reading the SCBWI Bulletin and two of our clients were mentioned…Lucine Kasbarian’s book The Greedy Sparrow was chosen as an Honor Book in the 2012 Storytelling World Resources Awards. Lucine is terrific! She’s smart, funny, articulate and a … Continue reading →

Posted on January 16, 2013 by bcombsJanuary 16, 2013
Posted in Authors, Children's Book People, Our Clients, Uncategorized

Holding on to Zoe Releases Today!

To celebrate the publication of Holding on to Zoe, a new young adult book from George Ella Lyon, we are posting this interview with her about the book. You can find out more about the book here. AN INTERVIEW WITH … Continue reading →

Posted on July 17, 2012 by bcombsSeptember 30, 2012
Posted in Authors, Our Clients

Love those ALA Youth Media Awards!

Very exciting morning watching the announcements of the ALA’s Youth Media Awards.  Laurina was present at the announcements (only fitting for a former Newbery committee-person) and I tuned in to the ALA’s webcast.  Congratulations to all of the winners! Just … Continue reading →

Posted on January 23, 2012 by firstadminSeptember 30, 2012
Posted in Authors, Libraries & Librarians | Tagged awards

More about Tamora

Just watched a GREAT interview with Tamora Pierce that Nancy Pearl did. Here’s the link: http://www.earlyword.com/2012/01/04/nancy-pearl-interviews-tamora-pierce/ … Continue reading →

Posted on January 5, 2012 by firstadminSeptember 30, 2012
Posted in Authors

Tamora Pierce has never let me down

Honestly. Not once, in 28 books, have I been disappointed or thought a plot was mediocre or disliked a character. Not once! I don’t think I can say that about any other author (well, maybe my old faves Eleanor Estes … Continue reading →

Posted on December 16, 2011 by firstadminSeptember 30, 2012
Posted in Authors

A Day Out with an Author

  Most of our work entails sitting in front of a laptop screen or walking around with a cell phone pressed to our head or, in my case, staring into space waiting for some bit of creative inspiration to light … Continue reading →

Posted on June 25, 2010 by firstadminSeptember 30, 2012
Posted in Authors, Libraries & Librarians, Our Clients

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