Hugs and Hurrahs!

Happy Spring, Michkids! The tulips are blooming, the spring trees are budding and The Mitten is all a-buzz with your happy publishing news for February, March and April! So, join me in offering plenty of “hugs” and lots of “hurrahs!” to the following authors:

Three cheers for Rhonda Gowler Green, who celebrated the release of her newest book, THE FIRST MENWHO WENT TO THE MOON, on March 15! Rhonda’s release party happened on March 24 at the Oak Park Library, where she gave a short program about her book and the amazing journey of Apollo 11. Congratulations, Rhonda!

We’re happy dancing for Neal Levin, whose poem "Earthworms" was published in the April 2019 issue of Babybug. Way to go, Neal!

Jordan J. Scavone's third picture book, A GIRL NAMED ADAM, is now available! The story follows fourth graders Annie and Adam, however when Adam starts wearing dresses and changes his named to Addie, the two very best friends find their friendship put to the test. This book explores transgender identity, through the lens of something that everyone experiences, friendship. The book is available on Amazon. You can learn more about Jordan by following him on Twitter and Instagram @RealJScavone. We’re so happy for you, Jordan!  

All of Nancy Shaw’s amazing sheep books have been herded into a single anthology called, SHEEP IN A JEEP- 5 MINUTE STORIES. The book released on March 12, and according to Nancy, it is beautifully bound in a “fancy padded cover!” So very happy for you, Nancy!

Hats off to Lisa Wheeler! Her board book, BABIES CAN SLEEP ANYWHERE (Harry N. Abrams) released on April 23! Way to go, Lisa!

Congratulations to Fatma Al-Lawati! Her new book, Maryam Had a Dream and Her Dream Came True, recently released. Maryam's dream carries her across the Arab world describing each site in the journey and giving the strong message that the Aqsa grows and grows, and the cause remains ever strong as time passes. We’re so happy for you, Fatma!

Three cheers for Sandy Carlson! RESCUE, her third book in THE WAR UNICORN CHRONICLES releases in June, but you can preorder the book now at the following link:
http://books2read.com/Rescue-War-Unicorn-Chronicles-3 

We always have so much to celebrate here in The Mitten! Keep up the great work, Michkids, and soon you’ll see your name right here in Hugs and Hurrahs! Our next Hugs and Hurrahs post happens July 26. Watch our listserv, Facebook page and Mitten blog for submission deadline and send all of your happy publishing news to Patti Richards at pgwrites5@gmail.com.