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
Category Archives: Authors
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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