Jordan J. Scavone's TURTLE DAY (illustrated by Monica Guignard) is the #1 New Release in Children's Turtle books on Amazon for December and is Jordan's fourth children's book. Turtle Day refers to the day when Noah's first-grade classroom checks in on their adopted sea turtle, Lilac. Turtle Day is inspired by Jordan's actual classroom experience, where he and his students adopted a sea turtle and use satellite tracking to continue to watch it. Noah is also based on one of Jordan's students!
Way to go, Jordan!
Theresa Nielsen recently published three books that have been in the works for the past ten years: PICKLES AND OLIVE, STORMY AND CLOUDY, and MUSTARD AND HONEY. All three books are illustrated by eight-year-old Jake Goodgall.
How cool, Theresa!
Lori McElrath Eslick illustrated GOODNESS GRACIOUS, A GRATITUDE BOOK FOR CHILDREN by Kathleen A. Green (Skinner House Books).
Yay, Lori!
Fatma Al-Lawati had two books published by Mayaseen Publishing in November 2019: THE ADVENTURE OF THE TEN FINGERS, illustrated by Insaf Haj Yasin and translated by Ahmad Al Lawati and MARYAM'S JOURNAL, illustrated by Krimat Ibrahim and translated by Ahmad Husain Al Lawati. If you want to know more about Fatma's publishing company and their mission, you can read this interview from last year.
Well done, Fatma!
OLD ROCK (IS NOT BORING) by Deb Pilutti (GP Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers) comes out February 4. A starred review from Kirkus called it “A witty, engaging exploration of deep time . . . This picture book rocks!”
You rock, Deb!
Shanda Trent is celebrating the publication of her third picture book, THE PLANET WE LIVE ON, with Fifth Avenue Press in Ann Arbor.
We're celebrating with you, Shanda!
Buffy Silverman's new book, ON A SNOW-MELTING DAY: SEEKING SIGNS OF SPRING launches from Millbrook Press on February 4. Kirkus gave the book a starred review, calling it "“Crocus-poking, mud-luscious enjoyment.”
Woohoo, Buffy!
WILD HONEY FROM THE MOON, by Kenneth Kraegel (Candlewick) came out in November and got a starred review in Kirkus.
Erin M. Brown shared two pieces of good news: 1. She won a scholarship to Superstars Writing Seminar in Colorado Springs and 2. She was chosen as a judge for a major writing competition with a major writing organization.
We're excited for you, Erin!
Theresa Nielsen recently published three books that have been in the works for the past ten years: PICKLES AND OLIVE, STORMY AND CLOUDY, and MUSTARD AND HONEY. All three books are illustrated by eight-year-old Jake Goodgall.
How cool, Theresa!
Yay, Lori!
Fatma Al-Lawati had two books published by Mayaseen Publishing in November 2019: THE ADVENTURE OF THE TEN FINGERS, illustrated by Insaf Haj Yasin and translated by Ahmad Al Lawati and MARYAM'S JOURNAL, illustrated by Krimat Ibrahim and translated by Ahmad Husain Al Lawati. If you want to know more about Fatma's publishing company and their mission, you can read this interview from last year.
Well done, Fatma!
OLD ROCK (IS NOT BORING) by Deb Pilutti (GP Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers) comes out February 4. A starred review from Kirkus called it “A witty, engaging exploration of deep time . . . This picture book rocks!”
You rock, Deb!
Shanda Trent is celebrating the publication of her third picture book, THE PLANET WE LIVE ON, with Fifth Avenue Press in Ann Arbor.
We're celebrating with you, Shanda!
Buffy Silverman's new book, ON A SNOW-MELTING DAY: SEEKING SIGNS OF SPRING launches from Millbrook Press on February 4. Kirkus gave the book a starred review, calling it "“Crocus-poking, mud-luscious enjoyment.”
WILD HONEY FROM THE MOON, by Kenneth Kraegel (Candlewick) came out in November and got a starred review in Kirkus.
Awesome, Kenneth!
Monica Harris has sold 8 more pieces to DRC (Data Recognition Corporation) including informational and folk tales pieces.
Congratulations, Monica!
Neal Levin's poem “Festival of Lights" was published in the November/December 2019 issue of Ladybug.
Monica Harris has sold 8 more pieces to DRC (Data Recognition Corporation) including informational and folk tales pieces.
Congratulations, Monica!
Neal Levin's poem “Festival of Lights" was published in the November/December 2019 issue of Ladybug.
That's great, Neal!
Jacquie Sewell's WHALE FALL CAFE will be published by Tilbury House Publishers in late 2020 or early 2021. WHALE FALL CAFE introduces readers to a unique group of "diners:" the hagfish, rattails, zombie worms, and others that make up the ecosystem that develops on a whale carcass on the bottom of the ocean. The first natural whale fall was serendipitously discovered in 1987. Since then scientists have discovered dozens of new species and important interspecies interactions.
Erin M. Brown shared two pieces of good news: 1. She won a scholarship to Superstars Writing Seminar in Colorado Springs and 2. She was chosen as a judge for a major writing competition with a major writing organization.
We're excited for you, Erin!
Congratulations again to all of you! Please send all your good news to Sarah Prusoff LoCascio at Sarah.Prusoff.LoCascio@gmail.com for the next Hugs and Hurrahs post!