Jack Gantos’ “Dead End in Norvelt” has won the John Newbery Medal for the best children’s book of 2011. Congrats to Jack Gantos and to Farrar, Straus and Giroux for your success! Thanks Anne Diebel for hiring Greg Call – great cover! The Newbery prize is one of the most prestigious in children’s literature. It was announced on Monday Jan 23rd by the American Library Association.
Greg Call: Newbery Cover 2012
KINDRED SOULS - cover by Erwin Madrid
KINDRED SOULS, By Patricia MacLachlan – cover by Erwin Madrid (HarperCollins) received a star review in Publisher’s Weekly! Congrats to all!
HONESTLY, RED RIDING HOOD WAS ROTTEN!
Just Released: “HONESTLY, RED RIDING HOOD WAS ROTTEN! – The Story of Little Red Riding Hood as Told by the Wolf (The Other Side of the Story)“ by author Trisha Sue Speed Shaskan and Illustrated by Gerald Guerlais. Showcases some beautiful illustrations by Gerald.
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews!
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews! “Secrets of the Garden: Food Chains and the Food Web in Our Backyard” By Kathleen W. Zoehfeld and illustrated by Priscilla Lamont (Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers).
Trick or Treat, Marley!
In this follow-up to the bestselling Bad Dog, Marley! A Very Marley Christmas, Marley Goes to School, and Marley and the Kittens, John Grogan and Richard Cowdrey spin another web of Marley fun. Hilarious and heartwarming, this tale is perfect for trick-or-treaters everywhere.
Jana Christy and John Seven earn recognition for THE OCEAN STORY by winning a 2011 SEAL OF EXCELLENCE AWARD. Congratulations!
Antonio Javier Caparo reaching Beyond!
Listed as one of Amazon’s Best Book of the Month, Antonio Javier Caparo has illustrated the first book in a new series from bestselling author Brandon Mull called Beyonders. The cover for A World Without Heroes can be seen here. Review taken from Booklist: Best known as the author of the popular Fablehaven series, Mull offers a new fantasy adventure, in which Jason and Rachel, two American kids, are separately drawn into an alternate world called Lyrian. They want to return home, but they don’t know how. Aided by Rachel, the Blind King, and other allies, 13-year-old Jason undertakes a quest to discover the magical word needed to overthrow Maldor, Lyrian’s evil emperor. The two teens set out to find the word’s closely guarded syllables while thwarting the maneuvers of Maldor’s crafty, vicious minions. Headlong adventure scenes, inventively conceived creatures, and surprising plot twists all figure into the mix as Jason and Rachel make their way through this treacherous world. The book’s conclusion is not so much an ending as a respite before the beginning of the sequel. Readers seeking character-driven fiction should look elsewhere, but those drawn to long, action-filled fantasies may want to try Mull’s latest. Grades 4-7.
Jed Henry book trailer!
Take a look at this animation that Jed Henry did for his new book coming out in 2012 with Houghton Mifflin titled “Cheer Up Mouse”.
Antonio Caparo Publishers weekly best children's book
MISSING ON SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN (Written by Elise Broach and illustrated by Antonio Caparo) published by Henry Holt landed itself on Publisher’s Weekly Best Children’s Books 2011. Congratulations!
Announcing Brenna Vaughan
We’re excited to announce that Brenna Vaughan has joined our group of artists. There is a warmth to her line that shows great potential for growth in our industry. Brenna has an ability with her range to attract young manuscripts as well as middle grade covers. Her bold wash of color combined with her drawing is refreshing. We’re looking forward to great things… Welcome aboard Brenna!