The Weekly 411 (2/14/25)
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Feb. 14, 2025 vol. 7
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About the Book: A group of children investigate the threat that prompted large-scale evacuations in this powerful and dramatic companion novel to the New York Times bestselling Alone told in multiple POVs.
After an imminent yet unnamed danger forces people across Colorado to leave their homes, a group of kids including an aspiring filmmaker and a budding journalist find themselves in the same evacuation camp. As they cope with the aftermath of having their world upended, they grow curious about the mysterious threat. And as they begin to investigate, they start to discover that there’s less truth and more cover-up to what they’re being told. Can they get to the root of the conspiracy, expose the bad actors, and bring an end to the upheaval before it’s too late?
Picture Book Giveaway
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, Little Freddie Two Pants (The Dog with Too Many Pants), by Drew Daywalt, illustrated by Lucy Ruth Cummins (Philomel Books), out on Feb. 25. Enter to win a copy via the Rafflecopter below.
About the Book: Little Freddie Too Pant is about a dog who doesn’t know how many pants to wear (or where to wear them)! One pair of pants? Two pairs? Three? How many pants should Little Freddie wear? And where should he put them? What about underpants? Where do they go? In a book with wacky text and bright art sure to induce giggles, Drew Daywalt and Lucy Ruth Cummins settle the age-old question: Do a dog’s front legs deserve pants, too?
About the Author: Drew Daywalt is the author of many books, including the blockbuster #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit and its sequels, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers; as well as The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors, illustrated by Adam Rex; Twinkle Twinkle Little Kid, illustrated by Molly Idle; The Wrong Book, illustrated by Alex Willmore; and many more. He lives in California with his wife, two children, and multiple pets. You can visit Drew Daywalt at DrewDaywalt.com.
About the Illustrator: Lucy Ruth Cummins is an author, illustrator, and art director of children’s books. For Little Freddie Two Pants, she just drew the pictures. She has written and illustrated several books of her own, including Stumpkin, Our Pool, and Dalmartian. Lucy frequently wears pants, but only one pair at a time. She was born in Canada, raised in upstate New York, and now lives with her little family in Brooklyn, New York. You can visit Lucy Ruth Cummins at LucyRuthCummins.com.
Mar. 3,7-8 p.m. CST Let's Chat About Chapter Books– Join us as we chat with Kizzi Roberts about chapter books; What they are, where they fit, and why we need them. Chapter books have long been a staple on the shelves of voracious readers, but what are they exactly? And who are they for? From long-running series spanning over 150 books to new arrivals, we’ll explore key features that make a chapter book different from other middle grade books. From beginning readers to those reading above grade level, we’ll discuss all the ways chapter books meet the needs of readers ages 6 to 10. (free for Nebraska residents, SCBWI members $10, others $15)
Feb. 14 The 10th Annual Valentiny Contest (with Susanna Leonard Hill)
- What: write a Valentine's story suitable for children no longer than 214 words where someone is worried
- How to Enter: post your entry by Feb. 14 11:59 p.m. (see the link for details)
- Prizes: picture book manuscript critiques, signed books, more
Cover Letter Samples for Book Submissions
Thanks so much for the opportunity!! The books look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun story with too many pants.
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaways this week! Thanks Kidlit 411 for always putting together such wonderful content for us!
ReplyDeleteLoved Megan’s Alone and Away did not disappoint. And wonderful that each book could stand alone and they can be read in any order!
ReplyDeleteDog in pants? Sign me up! TY KidLit411.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read LIttle Freddie Two Pants with my granddaughter!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway, Vsubhat at hotmail
ReplyDeleteI loved Alone and can't wait to read this companion novel. The picture book sounds hilarious.
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