Out now: Two brand-new nonfiction picture books
Plus cover reveals, new book deals, and events across the country
Happy book birthday to these two, new nonfiction titles:
THIS IS HOW YOU KNOW by Kirsten W. Larson, illustrated by Cornelia Li is perfect for readers of What Do You Do With an Idea? and The Curious Why. This beautifully illustrated ode to science and discovery encourages the curious, inspires the imaginative, and gives dreamers of all ages a powerful tool for building a better world.
In A FLEA FOR JUSTICE by Valerie Bolling, illustrated by Temika Grooms, Marian Wright Edelman is a flea for justice. Just like her hero, Sojourner Truth, Marian pushes for change even when it's uncomfortable. She makes people itch, just like a flea. This book is a historical and political picture book biography for 6-9-year-olds about Black perseverance. An aspiring read for future activists and changemakers!
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Cover Reveals
New Book Deals
Mark your calendars...
Note: All events are in person unless otherwise indicated.
California
Oct. 4 at 11:30 a.m.: STEM Story Time and Book Signing with Kirsten W. Larson for This Is How You Know, Barnes & Noble, Palmdale, CA. Details here.
Oct. 18 at 3:15 p.m.: Join author Patricia Newman at the California Science Education Conference in Palm Springs for “Teach the Hope: Environmental Education that Inspires Action Not Anxiety.”
Connecticut
Sun Sep 28th 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Storytime and Signing at Barrett Books with Josh Funk and Valerie Bolling, Darien, CT.
November 1 at 11 a.m. Join Valerie Bolling for story time at Barnes and Noble, High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT.
November 15 from 10 a.m.-.1.p.m. Join Carrie Finison for the Granby Children’s Book Festival, Granby Memorial Middle School, Granby, CT
Massachusetts
October 10 from 3-5 p.m. Join Carrie Finison at Winchester AuthorFest for a Book Signing, Winchester Town Hall, hosted by Book Ends, Winchester, MA.
November 16 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Join Carrie Finison for the Newton Children’s Book Festival, New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA.
New York
Sat Sep 27th 10:00am - 4:00pm: Chappaqua Children's Book Festival featuring Valerie Bolling and Mia Wenjen. Details here.
October 12 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Join Valerie Bolling for the Warwick Children’s Book Festival in Warwick, NY. Details here.
Rhode Island
October 17-18. Join Valerie Bolling for the Rhode Island Festival of Children's Books and Authors, Lincoln School, Providence, RI. Details here.
Virtual
Mon Nov 3rd 7:00 p.m. - Wed 5th 8:15 p.m. Join Valerie Bolling and Janae Marks at the Highlights Foundation: "Marketing Opportunities for Storytellers."
Tue Nov 11th 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Valerie Bolling is presenting to SCBWI Mid-Atlantic: "Being a Creator: Tips for Getting Started and Staying Motivated."
Wed Nov 19th 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Valerie Bolling is presenting to SCBWI PA-West: "Luscious Layers in Picture Books."
Ongoing: Kirsten Larson takes you from story spark to full draft in her self-study nonfiction picture book intro course, “Crafting Your Nonfiction Picture Book.” Learn more here.