This month a publisher made her fiction debut; fans gathered for a book signing; middle grade authors offered writing advice; and collaborators headed to San Diego for a day of activities with young readers.
A Warm Welcome to the Other Side
Publishing professional Jennifer Baker (c.), celebrated the release of her debut YA novel Forgive Me Not (Penguin/Paulsen) with an event at Maple Grove Center in Kew Gardens, N.Y., hosted by Kew & Willow Books. On August 15 Baker held a conversation with Brendan Kiely (l.) and Renée Watson (r.) about crafting her debut.
A Sequel Signing
Erin A. Craig received a warm welcome on August 26 at Grand Haven, Miss., bookstore The Book Cellar, where she held a book signing event for her latest YA fantasy book, House of Roots and Ruin, a sequel to her debut novel, House of Salt and Sorrows. In the new book, the Thaumas sisters must reunite when a secret about their niece is close to being revealed.
Middle Grade Momentum
(From l.): Authors Minh Lê, Sally J. Pla, and Jessica Kim gathered at Diesel: A Book Store in Del Mar, Calif., for an event on August 27 to discuss their latest releases. The middle grade authors gave readings from their books and offered crafting tips.
Searching San Diego
Collaborators Rajani LaRocca (r.) and Chris Baron held an event for young readers at the La Jolla Riford Library in San Diego to talk about their latest middle grade book, The Secret of the Dragon Gems (Little Bee/Yellow Jacket). The event consisted of an author Q&A, a scavenger hunt for “gems,” and a group visit from the San Diego Gem & Mineral Society.
