The Weekly 411 (9/13/24)
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Sept. 13, 2024 vol. 37
The Weekly 411 gathers all the links added to Kidlit411 each week. To receive this post by email, sign up for our email updates. Are you on Facebook? Join our Kidlit411 group for conversations and camaraderie. This week's illustration is by Natalya Logvanova.
Picture Book Giveaway
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, Mercedes Sosa: Voice of the People, written and illustrated by Aixa Pérez-Prado (Lee & Low Books), out on Sept. 17. Enter to win a copy via the Rafflecopter below.
About the Book: This is the biography of Argentinean singer and human rights advocate Mercedes Sosa. Mercedes used her musical talents and powerful voice to speak out against poverty and inequality in her home country and all Latin America. In the face of a cruel dictatorship, Mercedes refused to be silenced. She bravely stepped on stage to lend a "voice to the voiceless" with uplifting songs of empathy and empowerment.
About the Athor-Illustrator: Aixa Pérez-Prado is an Argentine author/illustrator, translator, sensitivity reader and university professor who draws inspiration for stories and illustrations from the many colorful locations where she’s lived. She writes and illustrate picture books aimed at giving diverse children a chance to see their multilayered identities through stories that resonate with heart and humor. I write in both Spanish and English and enjoy mixing languages in prose and materials in collage art.
Picture Book Giveaway 2
We are pleased to host a giveaway of Rory the Remarkable Dragon written and illustrated by Kathryn Rammell (Orchard Books), out Sept. 17. Enter to win a copy via the Rafflecopter below.
About the Book: Rory isn't like the other dragons. She's a remarkable dragon. So remarkable in fact that she stands out from all the other dragons at school and quickly becomes the most popular student in class, thanks to her unique abilities that other dragons don't seem to possess. But the principal is certain something is off about Rory, and she wants to uncover the truth about this star student.
About the Author: Kathryn Rammell is a writer and illustrator of children's books. Inspired by the quirky imagination of her youth as well as the adventures she goes on with her children, her work aims to bring humor and joy. When not writing or illustrating, Kathryn can be found planning road trips to National Parks or beach hopping down the Pacific Coast Highway.
Picture Book Giveaway 3
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, Sharing Shalom, by Danielle Sharkan, illustrated by Selina Alko (Holiday House), out on Sept. 17. Enter to win a copy via the Rafflecopter below.
About the Book: Leila loves going to Hebrew school, being Jewish is a part of her story, and learning Hebrew connects her to her ancestors. But when Leila’s synagogue gets vandalized, she isn’t sure what she wants. Something that used to make her feel special now just makes her feel different. Then Leila’s classmates and community come together to repair the synagogue. This compassionate gesture makes Leila realize that everyone around her is different—and that’s a beautiful thing.
About the Author: Danielle Sharkan is a teacher with a background in history, politics, and languages. She has degrees in Political Science and Jewish Studies as well as Middle Eastern Studies and Secondary Education, and taught ESL for ten years. Having grown up in the Chicago suburbs, she now lives with her family in Boulder, Colorado. Find her on Instagram @danielle_sharkan.
About the Illustrator: Selina Alko is an award-winning author-illustrator of many books for young readers, including I Is for Immigrants, B Is for Brooklyn, Daddy Christmas & Hanukkah Mama, and The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage. Selina graduated from the School of Visual Arts and lives in Brooklyn. Find her on Instagram @selinaalko.
How to Write Children's Books (with word counts for age categories)
The Young Adult Market Report (review of 2023 books)
The Middle Grade Landscape (beginning of 2024 books)
Sept. 17, 8 p.m. From Good to Great, Craft Tips to Take Your Picture Book Up a Notch Author and agent Miranda Paul will share her pro tips on how to ensure your picture book manuscripts are in tip-top shape, including covering showing versus telling, takeaways on pacing, and how to maximize page turns. Attendees will have a chance to submit their work to Miranda Paul and to win a chance for a discounted critique.
Crafting Your Nonfiction Picture Book: A Step-by-Step Beginner's Coursk: Learn the basics of writing a nonfiction picture book in just one month in this self-paced course from Kirsten Larson, author of Reimagining Your Nonfiction Picture Book.” You’ll learn how to: uncover fascinating story ideas, conduct thorough research and document your facts, approach experts, structure your book for maximum impact and page-turning excitement, infuse your writing with emotion, voice, personality, and kid-friendly hooks, analyze the market to make your book stands out from the competition. Includes 20 written lessons, Writers Workshop demo videos, a 42-page workbook, and more.
Mentor Programs
- What: a six-month mentorship for advanced MG & YA writers with two in-person conferences
- Who is eligible: SCBWI members
- When to apply: Sept. 29, 2024 (Nevada member), Oct 13 (non-Nevada members) - Oct. 27, 2024 (all applicants)
- What: work one-on-one with authors or illustrators
- Who: SCBWI members of the Rocky Mountain Chapter
- When to apply: by Oct. 21, 2024
I love the artwork on the Mercedes Sosa picture book.
ReplyDeleteRory looks like a fun read. The cover made me smile.
ReplyDeleteSharing Shalom. I worked as a mother’s helper for a Jewish family when I was a teen. I learned lots about their culture. I love that this book is geared to sharing peace.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win excellent picture books!
ReplyDeleteWow! So many awesome giveaways! Thanks as always for the useful articles too!
ReplyDeleteI am interested in Sharing Shalom as this is an important concept to my family. I especially like that Danielle highlights that people have more similarities than differences. It’s true, imo. congrats to all involved in making this book! Shabbat Shalom.🌻
ReplyDeleteHI, this is Annie Lynn again. My comment is listed as Author Anonymous. Oops. Now I’ve got it! That was my comment. It also would not let me select the “ i commented” tab.🥺 I am a Kidlit411 subscriber. Shabbat Shalom.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the chance to win these new picture books. As always, this week's issue is filled with good information! Thank you for all the hard work you put into Kidlit 411!
ReplyDeleteWonderful books and terrific links. Thanks for it all.
ReplyDeleteOoops. Sorry. That Anonymous was me. Wonderful books and terrific links. Thanks for it all.
ReplyDeleteRory looks like a very cool dragon, lol :0)
ReplyDeleteSuch fun & lovely books.
ReplyDeleteSo many great titles and good info this week. Thank you!
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