Good and Cheap Cookbook by Edmonton author, Leanne Brown - Media updates

Good and Cheap by Leanne Brown $22.95, Paperback ISBN: 9780761184997 Pub date: Jul. 14, 2015 Publisher: Workman   Toronto Tour: Sep. 21–22 Edmonton Tour: Oct. 2–3   NEW Updates! ·    CBC Here & Now, interview taping on Sep. 21 (air date tk)   Previously announced upcoming media: ·    CTV Canada AM, Sep. 21 at 8:45 am EST (live) ·    CBC Fresh Air, interview taping on Sep. 22 (likely to air the weekend of Sep. 26/27) ·    The Canadian Press, feature + interview (date tk) ·    CJAD Montreal Dave's World, interview scheduled to air Labour Day weekend (Sep. 5/6) ·    CanadianFamily.ca, online excerpt feature (date tk) ·    CBC Edmonton AM, Oct. 2 (time TBC)   Publicity summary: ·    Winnipeg Free Press, excerpt + interview, Aug. 5 issue

The Apple Cookbook - look for upcoming media!

The Apple Cookbook by Olwen Woodier $19.95, Paperback ISBN: 9781612125183 Pub date: May 19, 2015 Publisher: Storey   Hello! Canada, 3-page feature spread, late September (date tk)   Previously announced – Winnipeg Free Press, recipe feature, Aug. 26 issue

A new photicular book from Workman - POLAR - coming out this fall season.

Explore POLAR as you never have before: http://bit.ly/1MkOQhR

 

Child Soldier-Michel Chikwanine

Kids Can Press will be publishing Michel Chikwanine's story entitled Child Soldier this Fall. This powerful video provides and insight into what you can expect to read about.

Most Lost Authors at TPL

This is a somewhat dubious yet somehow flattering list that Toronto Public Library has put together; our very own Robert Munsch tops the list of authors most likely to be stolen, never returned or simply misplaced. "I am happy to see that thieves like my books and will continue to try to serve the needs of the reading underworld,” said Munsch, taking the news rather well. For more on this check out the Star's article.

THE WALLS AROUND US by Nova Ren Suma

 

The Walls Around Us by Nova Ren Suma $23.95, Hardcover ISBN: 9781616203726 Publication date: Mar. 24, 2015 Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers   - Toronto Star, confirmed for YA-themed Arrivals column, scheduled for Aug. 9 issue

A popular Dinosaur book with a movie tie-in tidbit!

Dinosaurs—The Grand Tour (779212) Jurassic World had the highest-grossing box office opening weekend in US history and has continued strong at the box office—and that’s driving strong sales of our book. Sales anecdote: Jack Horner, who contributed field notes for the book (super-helpful for anyone who wants to go dino-hunting in North America), was the inspiration for the character of Dr. Alan Grant in the original Jurassic Park.

What To Expect When You're Reading YA

PW does a great job of summing up trends in teen books. This season, publishers are continuing to respond to subjects out there that are very topical: mental illness, gender identity, etc. To read the full article click here.

Leo: A Ghost Story

Leo: A Ghost Story has totally charmed the pants off of anyone who has read it. Below is an adorable video with kids talking about whether or not ghosts exist. I am personally still undecided ;).

Magical Summer Books for Kids

49th Shelf has together a delightful list of summer reads for kids; one of my faves See You Next Year.

Chronicle Books

I've had the privilege of selling Chronicle Books for over 20 years. PW recently did an article that gives a behind the scene look at their kids' program. Check it out!

Top 100 Canadian Kid's Books of All Time

So many lists....it's great to see a Canadian Kid's one! And perfect timing for the summer.

If you enjoyed GONE GIRL, you will enjoy reading this Dewey Pick from my spring list  -

The Daylight Marriage by Heidi Pitlor

$31.95, Hardback

ISBN: 9781616203689

Publication date: May 5, 2015

Publisher: Algonquin Books

Reviewed in Toronto Star, “A Love, and Woman, Lost”, May 31, 2015

FUN HOME - a favourite backlist title from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - won big last night at the Tonys, taking home five awards, including Best Musical!  Author Alison Bechdel was on stage to share in the glory!

Tony Awards for FUN HOME

BEST MUSICAL 

BEST DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL – SAM GOLD 

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEADING ACTOR IN A MUSICAL – MICHAEL CERVERIS

BEST BOOK OF A MUSICAL – LISA KRON 

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – JEANINE TESORI AND LISA KRON

 

FUN HOME: A Family Tragicomic

Alison Bechdel

9780618871711

$19.95 Paperback

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

 

 

 

 

One of my Dewey Picks this spring will be featured in Canadian House and Home

 

Design Mom by Gabrielle Stanley Blair $39.95, Hardcover ISBN: 9781579655716 Publication date: Apr. 7, 2015 Publisher: Artisan   Canadian House & Home, book review + online feature.

 The Little Prince has been adapted to FILM and will release in December.  Here is some advance media coverage.

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry $32.99, Hardcover ISBN: 9780544671645 Publication date: Oct. 6, 2015 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt   First reports from Cannes on The Little Prince movie are in, and the response overall have been very good.   - Variety: http://variety.com/2015/film/festivals/the-little-prince-cannes-review-1201503230/ - The Playlist: http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/cannes-review-the-little-prince-is-a-visually-glorious-and-extremely-moving-adaptation-of-the-childrens-classic-20150522 - Hollywood Reporter: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/little-prince-le-petit-prince-797581

Jeff Kinney's Bookstore

An Unlikely Story opens on May 30th. The NYT did an awesome profile of the store and the work behind it. I did not know that a number of other authors such as Larry McMurtry and Louise Erdrich had also taken the same path. Click here for the full story!

Toronto Poetry Map

What a lovely idea! I am a huge fan of George Elliot Clarke who helped put together is awesome Poetry Map together with Toronto Public Library. They are also asking for suggestions.

Best Graphic Novel Publisher in the World!

Whoot whoot! What a shout out for D+Q. Read the full article here.

May the 4th Be With You! A Behind-the-Scenes look at Star Wars Epic Yarns

Really interesting behind-the-scenes video of how twin brothers Jack and Holman Wang created the felt characters and scenery from the super fun Star Wars Epic Yarns books! 

Toronto author Amanda Orlando celebrates the launch of her new specialty cookbook: Allergen-Free Desserts to Delight Your Taste Buds - A Book For Parents and Kids (987-1-6322-337-3)

An Edgar Award Winner!

James Klise's The Art of Secrets (987-1-61620-482-2) has won the 2015 Edgar Allan Poe award for best YA Mystery Fiction.