Happy book birthday to our June new releases!

Plus cover reveals, new book deals, and events across the country

Help us welcome these new, high-flying titles to the world.

I See Color, a picture book by Valerie Bolling and Kailei Pew, illustrated by Laylie Frazier received a starred review from Kirkus, which called it, “A powerful argument for seeing and celebrating color.” Learn more and buy it here.

Flamingos Are Pretty Funky, a picture book by Abi Cushman, is a Junior Library Guild selection, which Booklist says, “delivers abundant information with a smile.” Learn more and buy the book here.

Ava Lin Best Friend!, a chapter book from Vicky Fang, is the first in a new series, which Kirkus calls, “a wonderful combination of laughs and drama that will keep young readers engaged—and eager to read future books in this new series.... A funny, charming series opener."⁠ Learn more and buy the book here.
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New Book Deals

Mark your calendars...

Note: All events are in person unless otherwise indicated.

California

• June 29 3 - 3:30 p.m. Join Kirsten W. Larson for a book signing at the American Library Association’s meeting at the San Diego Convention Center. She’ll be in the Chronicle Booth #1548.

Illinois

• July 25-26: Join Vicky Fang and Valerie Bolling for Litapalooza in Naperville, IL. Get tickets here.

New York

• Jun 29 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Join Valerie Bolling for the Gold Coast Book Fair on Long Island, NY.

Pennsylvania

• July 7-10: Join Valerie Bolling for the Highlights Foundation’s Black Voices Retreat in Millville, PA. Learn more here.

Utah

• June 26: Lindsay Metcalf will appear at the National Ag in the Classroom Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, giving a workshop and hosting an Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm book signing.

Washington

• on view through July 15: See Kjersten Hayes’s artwork at the Seattle Convention Center as part of the SCBWI Illustrator Showcase (ARCH Second Level)

Virtual

• Aug 15 1 - 2: 15 p.m. Eastern: Talking About Takeaways in Nonfiction" with Kirsten Larson (Available to Inked Voices members only). Learn more here.