This week, we’re so excited to declare that Gene Luen Yang, the author of SECRET CODERS, AMERICAN BORN CHINESE,
and several other graphic novels,
has been awarded a 2016 MacArthur Genius Grant!
The fellowship is awarded to “individuals who show exceptional creativity in their work and the prospect for still more in the future.”
Read the story in Publishers Weekly: http://www.publishersw
BESTSELLERS:
ON THE NIGHT YOU WERE BORN by Nancy Tillman
Publishers Weekly Children’s Picture Books Best Sellers List, #18 (9/16)
PICTURE BOOK NEWS
Picture Book Sales:
A VOYAGE IN THE CLOUDS by Matt
GOODBYE SUMMER, HELLO AUTUMN by Kenard Pak/Chinese Complex rights licensed to Magic Box for Kids
Picture Book Reviews:
★ A VOYAGE IN THE CLOUDS by Ma
School Library Journal, October Issue, 3rd STARRED REVIEW!
“A delightful tale that will captivate elementary students with comedy, suspense, and beautiful illustrations.”
★ SAMSON IN THE SNOW by Philip C. Stead
School Library Journal, October Issue, 2nd STARRED REVIEW!
“This sweet tale of friendship deserves a place in every collection.”
★ GOOD MORNING, CITY by Pat Kiernan, illus. by Pascal Campion
Publishers Weekly, September 16 Issue, STARRED REVIEW!
Featured Review in PW Children’s Bookshelf
“Campion has a wonderful way with color and changing light (the bedroom scene is positively radiant), and his energetic city dwellers…seem certain they’re living in the best place in the world.”
LEAVE ME ALONE by Vera Brosgol
Wall Street Journal, September 16 Issue
“Hilariously mingles elements both folkloric and intergalactic…The clean lines and bright colors of Ms. Brosgol’s pictures convey good cheer throughout, despite the yelling, in this snugly knitted amusement for 4- to 8-year-olds.”
See attachment for full review.
TRACTOR MAC: COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS by Billy Steers
School Library Journal, October Issue
“The illustrations are charming and skillfully done…fans of the series will find much to enjoy.”
THIS FIRST CHRISTMAS NIGHT by Laura Godwin, illus. by William Low
School Library Journal, October Issue
“Wonderful for bedtime and lapsit storytimes, this book is a gentle retelling of the Nativity for very young readers.”
ADULT CROSSOVER NEWS
E! Online has exclusively announced the publication of and revealed the cover for Kevin Dickson and Jack Ketsoyan's BLIND ITEM, which they have pre-emptively named Summer's Hottest Read.
Two Hollywood insiders fill a fictional tale with real-life scandals.
You can view the piece HERE.
YOUNG ADULT NEWS
Young Adult Reviews:
JESS, CHUNK, AND THE ROAD TRIP TO INFINITY by Kristin Elizabeth Clark
Publishers Weekly, September 16 Issue
“Clark resists pat answers as Jess reconciles her relationships…and faces the very real danger of being different in a society that embraces norms.”
GAP LIFE by John Coy
School Library Journal, October Issue
School Library Journal, October Issue
“Teens who don’t know what they want to do with their lives will relate well to the protagonist of this fast-paced realistic novel.”
NO HOLDING BACK by Kate Evangelista
School Library Journal, October Issue
School Library Journal, October Issue
“[For] teens interested in LGBTQ romances.”
KISS CAM by Kiara London
School Library Journal, October Issue
School Library Journal, October Issue
“Lighthearted and all-around fun."
MIDDLE GRADE AND CHAPTER BOOK NEWS
Middle Grade and Chapter Book Sales:
PAPER WISHES by Lois Sepahban/Turkish rights licensed to Beyaz Balina Yayinlari
Middle Grade and Chapter Book Reviews:
STICKER GIRL by Janet Tashjian, illus. by Inga WilminkSchool Library Journal, October Issue
“A good book for similarly shy youngsters or those who like a lighthearted story about overcoming adversity.”
WRITE THIS DOWN by Claudia Mills
BCCB, October Issue
“Thoughtful [and] contemplative.”
WISH by Barbara O'Connor
BCCB, October Issue
“O’Connor again finds the sweet spot for young readers.”
FINDING PERFECT by Elly Swartz
BCCB, October Issue
BCCB, October Issue
“A powerful but not overpowering novel…for preteens struggling with the desire for perfection in this imperfect life.”
GRAPHIC NOVEL NEWS
This week, we’re so excited to announce that Fox Animation has picked up the rights to Ben Hatke's #1 New York Times bestselling, beloved graphic novel trilogy ZITA THE SPACEGIRL.
Variety covers the story: [read it]
Graphic Novel Sales:
LAIKA by Nick Abadzis/Portuguese (Brazil) rights licensed to Boitempo
Graphic Novel Reviews:
★ BERA THE ONE-HEADED TROLL by Eric OrchardBCCB, October Issue, STARRED REVIEW!
“A gorgeous little graphic novel…the author ably ties legend and his own imaginative elements together with ease.”
VARMINTS by Andy Hirsch
School Library Journal, October Issue
“With plucky protagonists, nonstop adventure, and slapstick humor, this tale has plenty of kid appeal.”
VARMINTS by Andy Hirsch
BCCB, October Issue
“Action scenes [provide] plenty of cartoonish ruffians and energetic linework to keep interest…kids who want to sign on for more Wild West mayhem are bound to get their wish.”
THE CREEPY CASE FILES OF MARGO MALOO by Drew Weing
School Library Journal, October Issue
“Weing’s colorful drawings reward extended examination; Echo City is rife with monster life, and creepy crawlies turn up in the most unexpected places, but domestic scenes and the city streets also show the artist’s keen eye for details.”
NONFICTION NEWS
BALCONY ON THE MOON: COMING OF AGE IN PALESTINE by Ibtisam Barakat
School Library Journal, October Issue
“At times humorous and heartbreaking, this work will immerse readers in Barakat’s experience, leaving them with—perhaps—a broadened worldview.”
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