Save the Date! April 30 2PM @BookPeople, Austin= FAR OUT! Book Launch

Hello, friends!

Cate Berry and I are having a book party to celebrate our newest books! Please join us! And if you’d like a book signed but can’t make it in person, you can order from BookPeople and they’ll make it happen. They ship worldwide.

Here’s the link for more details:

https://www.bookpeople.com/event/cate-berry-and-anne-bustard

Happy reading,

Anne

Space Aliens Anyone? Here are 4 great books to read!

Hello, friends!

If you’re looking for a book about space aliens, here are four new titles to read:

The Big Flush (The Area 51 Files) Book 2 by Julie Buxbaum

FAR OUT! by me, Anne Bustard

Gnome is where your heart is by Casey Lyall

The Alien Next Door #10 (The Surprise Sleepover) by A.I.Newton

Happy reading,

Anne

 

Looking for a New MG? Try These!

 

Hi friends!

Here are 4 new Spring 2023 middle grade novels to enjoy:

FAR OUT! by me, Anne Bustard

Spy Camp The Graphic Novel by Stuart Gibbs

Finally Seen by Kelly Yang

Team Meena by Karla Manternach

Happy reading,

Anne

FAR OUT! Middle Grade Books

Hello, friends!

Here’s a list of 6 titles for readers of space-oriented middle grade books:

 

Space Case by Stuart Gibbs

FAR OUT! by Anne Bustard

The Alien Next Door #10 (The Surprise Sleepover) by A.I.Newton (2023)

Crash From Outer Space by Candice Fleming

Rover’s Story by Jasmine Warga

Last Gate of the Emperor by Kwame Mbalia

Happy reading,

Anne

Voice Actor Rebekkah Ross will record FAR OUT! for the Audiobook

Hello friends!

I’m overjoyed that Rebekkah Ross will record FAR OUT! for the audiobook edition!

It will be available the same day of the hardcover publication, April 18th.

Happy New Year, Happy Reading,

Anne

FAR OUT! will be an Audiobook!

Hello friends!

More happy news! FAR OUT! my next middle grade novel, coming April 19, 2023, will also be available as an audiobook! I will announce the voice actor as soon as one is selected.

Always,

Anne

Fabulous MG Novels in Verse

Hello friends!

I highly recommended these Middle Grade novels in verse:

 

Star Fish by Lisa Fipps

Alone by Megan Freeman

Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca

The Canyon’s Edge by Dusti Bowling

Before the Ever After by Jacqueline Woodson

Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga

 

 

Happy reading,

Anne

Great Books by Native Authors

Hello friends!
Here’s a list of terrific reads by Native Authors. Enjoy!
We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom
Sisters of the Neversea by Cynthia L. Smith
Jo Jo Makoons by Dawn Quigley
My Heart Fills with Happiness by Monique Gray Smith
A Boy Called Slow by Joseph Bruchac
The Sea in Winter by Christine Day
We Are Still Here by Traci Sorell
Ancestor Approved by Cynthia L. Smith
Happy reading,
Anne

Cover Reveal for FAR OUT! My next middle grade novel. Spring 2023!

 

Hello friends!

🥳It’s a Cloud 9 day! I can share the cover for FAR OUT!

✨Galaxies of thanks designer Dan Potash illustrator Ceej Rowland & the rest of the best team in the universe at Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers! #KristaVitola #JustinChanda #SimonKids #SSEdLib #AgentEmilyMitchell

🕵️‍♀️This zany 👽 inspired historical 🔍 was a blast to write!

💖I can’t wait for y’all to read it!

With thanks,

Anne

Happy Holidays!

Hello friends,

I’m just popping in to wish all of you the happiest of holidays! And cheers to a bright and shiny new year!

With gratitude,

Anne