Cover Reveal: A Girl Named October

We are excited to share with you the cover of this beautiful book coming in the spring of 2019.

About the Book

Can empathy be taught? The importance of empathy and its impact are explored in A Girl Named October. The title character, October, is ever present as the narrator navigates a life without realizing how even the smallest memories, interactions, and expressions can impact a very large, and often imposing, world. Touching the world is no longer an abstract idea, but a concrete action that reveals how everything we do affects everyone around us.

Lighthearted in its approach, but powerful in its message, A Girl Named October tells a story that will spur conversations with children and adults alike.

About the Author/Illustrator

Zakieh A. Mohammed has always felt fortunate to be surrounded by inspirational stories found along the boulevards of Chicago, the hills of Pennsylvania, and the villages of the Middle East. An educator for over twenty years, she is an award-winning teacher and Chicago public school administrator. Zakieh resides with her family in Chicago.

Andrea Tripke is a German-born illustrator. In 2003, she moved to the United States to pursue her dream in the arts. Andrea received her formal education as an artist at the Columbus College of Art and Design in Ohio. She lives in Florida with her husband, Dirk; her daughter, Lily Blu; and her incredibly stubborn Lhasa apso, Frankie. Visit her website at andreatripke.com.

Cover Reveal: CAT EYES

We are very excited to reveal the cover for CAT EYES by Laura Lee. This fun book will be in bookstores October 9, 2018.

About the Book

In a world filled with many wonderful things, Miki only sees cats. 

Until one seemingly unspectacular day, something special arrives.

About the Author

Laura Lee grew up on the wild mountains of West Virginia where she spent most of her days collecting rocks, climbing trees, and observing the miniature life of ants.

Many years later, after a long career in design, she decided one day to pick up a pen and make a book. This is her first picture book.

Laura lives in Northern California with husband, David, and son, Oliver. 

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Cover and title page font by Carrie Chan: aperfectsomething.com

Cover Reveal: The Full House and the Empty House

We are excited to reveal the cover for The Full House and the Empty House by LK James! This beautiful book will reach stores on September 25, 2018.

About the Book

The Full House & the Empty House are very good friends—when they dance they admire in each other the qualities they lack within themselves.

About the Author/Illustrator

LK James is an artist, illustrator, and writer who lives in Portland, Oregon. This is her first picture book for children. See more of her amazing work at lkjames.com.

Cover Reveal: PAUL

We are very excited to reveal the cover to PAUL, written by Robert Broder and illustrated by Jenn Kocsmiersky. This book will be available in bookstores September 11, 2018.

About the Book

Not all who wander are lost, sometimes they’re just searching for a new song. 

Paul was given a present. 

“A guitar?” said Paul. 

“It’s a ukulele.” said his parents. 

Paul loved his ukulele and spent all his time crafting his own song. As he got older, Paul knew it was time to head out in search of something new. 

Pick. Pluck. Strum.

When his travels took him to one small town, the unexpected happened. But from unexpected circumstances can come new friendships and new experiences. And maybe that new song he’s been looking for. 

About the Author/Illustrator

Robert Broder loves picture books, cold weather, and warm chocolate chip cookies. He likes all dogs and only two cats. When he’s not outside hiking with his family, he’s inside playing his ukulele. 

Jenn Kocsmiersky is a freelance watercolor artist and illustrator. She studied American Studies, fine art, and cultural studies and taught writing in higher education for ten years before pursuing an art career. Jenn is particularly interested in increasing diversity in children’s literature. She is a recipient of 2016 WNDB Walter Myers Grant. Jenn has two children and lives in upstate New York.  Visit her website to see more more: JennKocsmiersky.com

Cover Reveal: Iver & Ellsworth

We are very excited to reveal the cover for Iver & Ellsworth! This beautiful book by Casey W. Robinson and illustrated by Melissa Larson comes out in May 2018.

From a factory rooftop, Iver and his good friend Ellsworth (a rooftop bear) are content to watch the busy world below. 

“Everyone’s going somewhere,” Iver says. “We can see the whole world from up here. That’s enough somewhere for me.” 

But after Iver retires, the friends must venture out in search of a new somewhere. Of course, the very best views are those you share with an old pal.

Cover Reveal: Seb and the Sun

We are excited to share with you the cover of Seb and the Sun by Jami Gigot.

About the Book

Seb is determined to find some light for his sleepy coastal town. It is so far north, the sun does not shine in winter and the days are cold, dreary, and dark as night. 

So Seb embarks on a mission to find the sun. Along with his friend Walrus, he makes a plan, collects supplies, and rows far out to sea. 

Will Seb be able to find the sun and bring its light and warmth back to his town?

About the Author

Jami Gigot is the author/illustrator of the picture book Mae and the Moon, and has worked as a digital artist on several motion pictures. 

In addition to writing and drawing, she enjoys combing the shoreline for treasures with her family. Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, she now lives in Vancouver, BC.

Visit Jami at jamigigot.com

Mr. Tanner Cover Reveal

We are so excited to share the cover of Mr. Tanner. This beautiful story was released as a song in 1973 by the late singer-songwriter Harry Chapin. It is about Mr. Tanner who runs a dry cleaning shop in Dayton, Ohio, where he spends his days greeting his customers with his beautiful voice. His friends and neighbors encourage him to sing professionally instead of cleaning clothes. He eventually takes a chance and travels to New York City to be heard by a concert agent and critics, only to find they weren’t hearing what he was feeling. 

The song Mr. Tanner was released in 1973 off Harry Chapin’s Short Stories album. The song was inspired by a mediocre review about a baritone singer in The New York Times. Visit our website to find the links to the original New York Times articles!

The illustrations were done by Bryan Langdo, who also illustrated Wendy BooydeGraaff's Salad Pie (2016) among many others. Visit his website to see more of his amazing work.

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