Hello, friends!
I’m overjoyed to share that BLUE SKIES is one of Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of the Year!
You can find the whole list here: https://www.bankstreet.edu/library/center-for-childrens-literature/childrens-book-committee/best-childrens-books-of-the-year/2021-edition/
Happy reading,
Anne
Hello, friends!
I LOVE reading middle grade novels.
Here’s a list of books I’ve read and loved so far this year:
Many Points of Me by Caroline Gertler
Sisters of the Neversea by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Starfish by Lisa Fipps
Just Like That by Gary D. Schmidt
The Shape of Thunder by Jasmine Warga
Finding Junie Kim by Ellen Oh
Alone by Megan E. Freeman
Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith
The Sea in Winter by Christine Day
Happy Reading!
Anne
Hello friends!
I’m over the moon to share that I have a new book deal! I get to work with the awesome & amazing Krista Vitola & the out of this world team at Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers again! Many thanks to my agent, Emily Woods Mitchell!
Set against the backdrop of Come On Down Day, where any and all space aliens are welcome to visit, FAR OUT is the story of Magnolia Jean and her efforts to prove her grandma, who suffers from memory issues, is innocent of a theft.
I can’t wait for y’all to meet Magnolia Jean and co.
Happy summering!
With gratitude,
Anne
Hello, friends!
I love the work of award-winning author Traci Sorell, who writes “inclusive work for inquisitive young minds.”
Here are the five books she’s had published so far:
We are Grateful Otsaliheliga
We are Still Here! Native American Truths Everyone Should Know
Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Gold Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer
Indian No More by Charlene Willing McManis, with Traci Sorrell
At the Mountain’s Base
Happy Reading!
Anne
Hello friends,
Here’s a list of great reads from the wonderful people at Lone Star Literary Life. You can visit their Kids’ Summer Reads here: https://www.lonestarliterary.com/kids-summer-reads.
Happy Reading,
Anne
Hello Friends!
Here are some books I’ve read and loved by AAPI authors. Enjoy!
Millicent Min, Girl Genius by Lisa Yee
Finding Junie Kim by Ellen Oh
American as Paneer Pie by Supriya Kelkar
The One Thing You’d Save by Linda Sue Park
Count Me In by Varsha Bajaj
Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca
Front Desk by Kelly Yang
The Shape of Thunder by Jasmine Warga
Happy reading,
Anne
Hello friends,
Happy Summer! I am delighted to share this sweet news: Blue Skies is a 2021-2022 Triple Crown Nominee for students in grades 6-8. The ten books chosen in each of the three categories (1st-3rd, 4th-5th, 6th-8th) are “Wholesome Books for Today’s Kids.”
Here’s the link to their website: https://www.triplecrownawards.org
Smiling wide,
Anne
Happy New Year, friends!
I’m excited to share that BLUE SKIES will be published in paperback!
Look for it in your favorite bookstore.
Always,
Anne
Hello, friends,
Please join me and 5 other alumnx from VCFA (Vermont College of Fine Arts) as we celebrate our 2020 books at our Virtual Book Birthday Party!
Meet Tziporah Cohen, Robin Kirk, Jess Rinker, Beth Bacon, Rebecca Van Slyke, and me, for readings, Q&A, and book recommendations.
Register for this free event at: https://vcfa.edu/wcya-book-birthday-parties-fall-2020/
See you two weeks from today, Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 8PM EDT!
With gratitude,
Anne
Hello friends,
In no particular order, here are some new or newish middle grade titles I’ve loved reading this year:
A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat
Forever Glimmer Creek by Stacy Hackney
Ways to Make Sunshine by Renée Watson
What Stars are Made Of by Sarah Allen
Infinite Hope by Ashley Bryan
Stella Diaz Never Gives up by Angela Dominguez
With gratitude,
Anne