22 Şubat 2016 Pazartesi

First Second Press


Bu yıl,First Second 7 Mayıs'da  Free Comic Book gününe katılmaktan gurur duymaktadır!

In honor of the occasion, we will be printing 74,000 copies of two short stories written by Maris Wicks and Jon Chad, as companion pieces to their upcoming SCIENCE COMICS graphic novels.

Bu kutlamanın onuruna, First Second Press yakında çıkaracakları  SCIENCE COMICS  grafik romanı dizisine kılavuz olarak Maris Wicks ve Jon Chad tarafından yazılmış iki kısa öyküyü 74.000 kopya,olarak yayınlayacaklar.



FEATURED REVIEW:

 DELILAH DIRK AND THE KING'S SHILLING by Tony Cliff
Publishers Weekly, February 12 Issue, 3rd STARRED REVIEW!
“Cliff ups his game visually with a more nuanced and naturalistic style, and he doesn't miss a beat story-wise, keeping the swashbuckling front and center while adding new layers to his characters.”



BESTSELLERS:

ON THE NIGHT YOU WERE BORN by Nancy Tillman
Publishers Weekly Children’s Picture Book Best Sellers List, #18 (2/5)



FOREIGN EDITION OF THE WEEK:


Italian edition of SAVE ME by Jenny Elliott


As always, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need additional information to get the word out about these titles.



PICTURE BOOK NEWS
                                                                                  
Picture Book Sales:

PUSS IN BOOTS by Charles Perrault, illus. by Fred Marcellino/French rights renewed to Gallimard

Picture Book Reviews:

 WHEN GREEN BECOMES TOMATOES by Julie Fogliano, illus. by Julie Morstad
School Library Journal, March Issue, 4th STARRED REVIEW!
“Fogliano creates verses that capture not only the colorful images of nature but also the human emotions that the changing seasons evoke. Morstad’s simple, inviting illustrations express a sense of wonder…Highly recommended.”

★ A FIRE TRUCK NAMED RED by Randall de Sève, illus. by Bob Staake
Publishers Weekly, February 12 Issue, 2nd STARRED REVIEW!
Featured Review in PW Children’s Bookshelf
“Brisk storytelling and funny segues…give the graphic, posterlike images a deep warmth and narrative energy.”

 THE DEADLIEST CREATURE IN THE WORLD by Brenda Z. Guiberson, illus. by Gennady Spirin
School Library Journal, March Issue, STARRED REVIEW!
“A wonderful introduction to some of the world’s most frightening creatures.”

 THE AIRPORT BOOK by Lisa Brown
School Library Journal, March Issue, 2nd STARRED REVIEW!
A must-buy for most libraries.”

THE AIRPORT BOOK by Lisa Brown
Publishers Weekly, February 12 Issue
“Brown’s calm delineation of the mysteries and mundanities of air travel should reassure reluctant travelers. “

I WONDER: CELEBRATING DADDIES DOIN' WORK by Doyin Richards 
School Library Journal, March Issue
“Conveys an image of fathers as partners, companions, motivators, and supporters. VERDICT A tribute to and a celebration of “Daddies Doin’ Work” all over the globe.”




MIDDLE GRADE AND CHAPTER BOOK NEWS

Middle Grade and Chapter Book Reviews:

CODY HARMON, KING OF PETS by Claudia Mills, illus. by Rob Shepperson
School Library Journal, March Issue
“Another good entry in this realistic fiction series perfect for young readers.”

THE INN BETWEEN by Marina Cohen, illus. by Sarah Watts
Booklist, February 12 Issue
“For readers who enjoy being scared silly, this will fit the bill while also providing them with a thought-provoking ending.”




YOUNG ADULT NEWS

In celebration of their publication day, authors of THESE VICIOUS MASKS Tarun Shanker and Kelly Zekas share a Q&A on the Swoon Reads blog!


Young Adult Reviews:

LOVE, LIES AND SPIES by Cindy Anstey
School Library Journal, March Issue
A cute premise and cover make this a solid purchase for budding historical romance readers. “


GRAPHIC NOVEL NEWS

 Graphic Novel Reviews:

SWEATERWEATHER by Sara Varon
School Library Journal, March Issue
“A highly recommended purchase for fans of Varon’s previous works and for lovers of offbeat, big-hearted comics. “

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