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Katrina Tangen’s book, COPY THAT, COPY CAT! won a 2024 Eureka! Gold Award for Excellence in Children’s Nonfiction from the California Reading Association. Socials: @katrinatangen Website: katrinatangen.com

Marie Chan’s book, MAMIE TAKES A STAND: A CHINESE AMERICAN GIRL’S FIGHT FOR SCHOOL RIGHTS, received a 2024 Eureka! Gold Award for Excellence in Children’s Nonfiction from the California Reading Association. IG: @mariechanbooks FB: @mariechanbooks X/Twitter: @mariechanbooks Website: https://mariechan.com/books/

Joy Yi’s book, THE JAR OF LAUGHTER, was published in October and has earned a “Get It” recommendation from the Kirkus Review. Order your copy today [LINK: https://a.co/d/hWzBNRq] IG: @hellojoyyi (author) @yellowpapercrown (illustrator) @wavelina.kids (publisher) Website: https://www.wavelina.com

Shuvette Marshall published her first children’s book this year: FIX YOUR FACE. It is illustrated by Melauka Vines. Get your copy today: [LINK: https://impactpublishing.ink/shop/ols/products/pre-sale-fix-your-face ] Instagram: @Ve_Speaks. Tic Tok: @shuvette1 Facebook: Shuvette Marshall

Nandhini Parthib’s self-published picture book, PURPLE SPINACH DINOSAURS! is now available. Order your copy today [LINK: http://bit.ly/3C2oOTJ ] IG: @nandhiniparthib FB: Nandhini Parthib, Author Website: https://nap-books.com/

Gabriela Orozco Belt is excited to announce her new book release: I AM, YO SOY. It is illustrated by Mirelle Ortega and will be available on March 25, 2025. Pre-order your copy today [LINK: https://gabrielabelt.com/books/i-am-yo-soy/] IG: @thegreatgabsie Website: https://gabrielabelt.com

Laura Stegman is excited to announce that all three parts of her midd le-grade trilogy—SUMMER OF L.U.C.K., READY OR NOT, and THE CHAMBERED NAUTILUS—have been released as audiobooks by Tantor Media. They are narrated by Lindsey Dorcus. Get the audiobook today: [LINK: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Laura%20segal%20stegman&c=books] X/Twitter: @LauraStegman Instagram: @laura_stegman Threads: @laura_stegman BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/laurastegman.bsky.social Facebook: LauraSegalStegmanAuthor Website: https://www.laurastegman.com/

Anandamayi Baker recently published an award-winning children's book, BEE-COMING STRONG. It is a story to help children learn breathing techniques to deal with anxiety and connect on a deeper level with nature on a deeper level. The book strives to teach readers that we are all important and valuable, that our lives have meaning, no matter our size. Order your copy today [LINK: https://a.co/d/4cP8gLE] Email: Anandamayi1122@gmail.com Website: www.Anandamayibaker.com

Desi St. Amant just published her debut graphic novel, THREE BEE HONEY: FORAGING FOR FRIENDSHIP. Illustrated by Jon St. Amant, this is the first book in a series. It features three bee sisters who form an unlikely friendship as their hive struggles to survive in a changing climate. Order your copy here: [LINK: https://bit.ly/TBHorder] IG: @st.amantstories TikTok: @stamantstories Website: https://www.stamantstories.com

Glenda Galvan-Garcia's debut book, THE WHOLE ENCHILADA/LA ENCHILADA ENTERA, an illustrated, bilingual celebration of Mexican American food, history and culture, will be available on October 1, 2024. It is illustrated by Claudia Navarro, and the imprint is Planeta USA. Pre-order your copy today [LINK: https://a.co/d/6614yQl] IG: @wholeenchilada.co Website: https://wholeenchilada.co/

Shiho Pate has illustrated a chapter book, THE RESCUES BEST DAY EVER. It’s written by Tommy Greenwald and Charlie Greenwald and will be available on September 17, 2024. Order your copy today: https://www.redcometpress.com/beginning-readers/rescues Social: @shihopate on Instagram, Bluesky and Cara Website: https://www.shihopate.com/

Shiho Pate has illustrated a picture book, BABY STEPS, which is coming out on September 3, 2024. It’s written by Kimberly Derting and published by ABRAMS APPLESEED. Order your copy today: https://s tore.abramsbooks.com/products/baby-steps Social: @shihopate on Instagram, Bluesky and Cara Website: https://www.shihopate.com/

Erin Lagerberg's short story, “Miniwashitu,” will be featured in the HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA anthology. This publication, a collaboration between SCBWI and Godwin Books, includes 52 authors and will be out on July 9th, 2024. Order your copy today: see LINK below [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250819413/thehauntedstatesofamerica]

Susie Yi signed a 3-Book deal with HarperAlley! The CAT & CAT ADVENTURE series continues with three more books, starting with book 4, titled THE STAFF OF KNOWLEDGE, coming out July 23, 2024. Pre-Order it today! [LINK:https://www.harpercollins.com/products/cat-cat-adventures-the-staff-of-knowledge-susie-yi?variant=41228204802082] Instagram: @soojimoo and @catandcatcomics Website: www.susieyi.com

The Spanish version of Kitty Felde’s book, STATE OF THE UNION-ESTADO DE LA UNIÓN, translated by Jorge Flores González, will be released August 1st by Chesapeake Press. Pre-order your copy today: LINK [https://www.ipgbook.com/estado-de-la-uni--n-products-9781737097884.php] Instagram: @KittyFelde Twitter/X: @kittyfelde Facebook: Kitty Felde Website: www.kittyfelde.com

Judy Campbell-Smith’s forthcoming picture book, BASEBALL FOR BREAKFAST, was announced by Charlesbridge. It will be illustrated by Maggie Carroll and will be available in the Spring of 2026. Instagram: @judycampbellsmith Twitter/X: @j_campbellsmith Website: www.judycampbellsmith.com

Dan McCauley signed a five-book deal with FreeSpirit Publishing, and the first book, THANK YOU, NIGHT, will be available in October. The series is called, THANK YOU, WORLD, and it is about how nature and the people in our lives can transform the way we feel. Pre-order your copy today: LINK [https://www.amazon.com/Thank-You-Night-World/dp/B0CW4XJTV4] Instagram: @danmccauleywrites Website: www.Danmccauleywrites.com

Susie Yi’s newest book, CAT & CAT ADVENTURES: THE STAFF OF KNOWLEDGE will be released on July 23, 2024! The fourth book in her CAT & CAT ADVENTURES series, this story continues the journey of two cats (and their new friends!) as they seek to put the magical staff back together again. Pre-order your copy today: LINK [https://www.harpercollins.com/products/cat-cat-adventures-4-susie-yi?variant=41204571111458] Instagram: @soojimoo and @catandcatcomics Website: www.susieyi.com

Kathleen Troy has two books out now! Book 5, DYLAN'S NOSE KNOWS, from her middle grade Mystery Detective series, DYLAN’S DOG SQUAD, is available now. And NEVER BELIEVE A CON ARTIST TWICE, book 2 from her Young Adult Mystery series, will be published on May 7, 2024. Get your copies today: LINKS [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1959215191 https://www.amazon.com/Dylans-Nose-Knows-Kathleen-Troy/dp/1959215175 ] IG: @kathleentroyauthor Email:kathleen@kathleentroy.com Website: www.kathleentroy.com

Jess Shea's book, PUPPY, KITTY, BUNNY, MONSTER!, has been published! Get your copy today: LINK [https://threedotspress.com/] IG: @Threedotspress Email-threedotpress@gmail.com Website: https://threedotspress.com/

Laura Stegman’s THE CHAMBERED NAUTILUS, the third book of her Summer of L.U.C.K. middle grade trilogy, will be published by Young Dragons Press on April 30, 2024. Pre-order your copy today: LINK [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-chambered-nautilus-laura-segal-stegman/21352044] X/Twitter: @LauraStegman Instagram: @laura_stegman Threads: @laura_stegman BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/laurastegman.bsky.social Facebook: LauraSegalStegmanAuthor Website: https://www.laurastegman.com

Joy Hwang Ruiz has a new picture book! TREASURE OF MEASURES is available now. Get your copy today: LINK [https://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/treasure-of-measures ] Facebook & Instagram: @momisdrawing Website: www.momisdrawing.com

Erin Lagerberg's short story, “Miniwashitu,” will be featured in the HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA anthology. This publication, a collaboration between SCBWI and Godwin Books, includes 52 authors and will be out on July 9th, 2024. Order your copy today: LINK [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250819413/thehauntedstatesofamerica]

Ashli St. Armant’s third mystery from her best-selling Audible Original series, VIVA DURANT, is out now! Order today: LINK [https://www.audible.com/series/Viva-Durant-Audiobooks/B09JS4PXPL] IG: @ashlistarmant email: ashlistarmant@gmail.com Website: www.ashlistarmant.com

Nydia Armendia-Sanchez’ debut picture book, NOT FAR FROM HERE, is set to published by Candlewick Press on October 1st, 2024. Pre-Order it today: LINK [https://www.frugalfrigate.com/book/9781536227062 ] IG: @author.nydia.armendia TikTok: @author.nydia.armendia Website: www.nydiaarmendia.com

Tim Burke’s story “STRAYS” is out now in the latest issue of Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine March/April 2024. Get your copy today: LINK [https://www.alfredhitchcockmysterymagazine.com]

Carlene Griffith is excited to announce that her book, ROSE MAIDELAIDEN: THE UNOFFICIAL TALE OF HOW THE LILY GOT ITS NAME, previously published on Kindle Villa, is now available on paperback. Get your copy today: LINK [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV62JCJ5/ref=sr_1_2?crid=36ZYNFQ4EE4BS&keywords=Rose+Maidelaiden&qid=1707335599&sprefix=rose+maidelaiden%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-2] Facebook: @carlene.fieldgriffith Twitter: @authorCgriffith Instagram: @cmgriffith123 Website: www.carlenegriffith.com

Kim Davis just published her first middle-grade fantasy novel: THE SECRET OF SWEET TREATS KINGDOM. Order your copy today: LINK [https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Sweet-Treats-Kingdom-Chronicles-eb ook/dp/B0CSHZFMJF] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KimDavisAuthor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kookiesandbooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimdavishb/ Website: https://kimdavisauthor.com/

Marie Chan’s picture book biography, MAMIE TAKES A STAND: THE TRUE STORY OF MAMIE TAPE, A CHINESE AMERICAN GIRL’S FIGHT FOR SCHOOL RIGHTS, illustrated by Sian James will be released on September 3, 2024.Pre-Order it today: LINK [https://a.co/d/8TaMcV3, https://mariechan.com/books/ ] Facebook: @mariechanbook Twitter: @mariechanbooks Instagram: @mariechanbooks Website: https://mariechan.com/

Stacie Cooper’s second book of her picture book series: TRASH TRUCK DAY: HOORAY HOORAY! comes out on March 4th. The book encourages kids to go outside and be active. - Order it today: https://a.co/d/5DCoMFS Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/stacie.l.cooper Instagram:@StacieLCooper LinkedIn:@Stacie Cooper Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/staciecooper

Russ Thompson has a new book out, CANS. It tells the story of a high-school senior who dreams of attending college but must fight to overcome the effects of poverty. This is his tenth hi-low novel for reluctant teen readers. Website: www.findingforwardbooks.com Email: russthompson95@gmail.com

Susie Yi signed a 3-Book deal with HarperAlley! The CAT & CAT ADVENTURE series continues with three more books, starting with book 4, titled THE STAFF OF KNOWLEDGE, coming out in summer 2024. Pre-Order it today! https://www.harpercollins.com/products/cat-cat-adventures-the-staff-of-knowledge-susie-yi?variant=41228204802082 Instagram: @soojimoo and @catandcatcomics Website: www.susieyi.com

Moni Ritchie Hadley’s picture book, MISO MAGIC, will be released in September of this year. It is illustrated by Mizuho Fujisawa. Pre-order it now! [Embedded Link: https://bit.ly/3SgrP8D ] Social: @bookthreader on all platforms Website: https://www.moniritchie.com

Judy Campbell-Smith’s book, ICE CREAM EVERYWHERE: SWEET STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD, illustrated by Lucy Semple, will be published by Sleeping Bear Press on March 15, 2024. You can pre-order your copy today: https://judycampbellsmith.com/books/ice-cream-everywhere/ Contact: info@judycampbellsmith.com Website: https://judycampbellsmith.com/

Katrina Tangen’s picture book, COPY THAT, COPY CAT was recently recognized with multiple awards: CYBILS Award Finalist Bookstagang Best Board Book of 2023 Named on two of Betsy Bird’s year end lists COPY THAT, COPY CAT!: Inventions Inspired by Animals is a STEM nonfiction book with riddles about biomimicry, was illustrated by Giulia Orecchia, and was published by Barefoot Books in Fall 2023. Instagram: @katrinatangen Website: https://katrinatangen.com/

Susan Cortz published her first book, ALPACA POE, which is the first in the Adventures of Alpaca Poe series, a collection of tales that aims to foster kindness, character, and individuality in young readers.Buy it now! Instagram: @hummingoaks Website: www.hummingoakspress.com Email: admin@hummingoakspress.com

Cynthia Baseman wrote and Victoria Greenwood Illustrated LIP MONSTERS: MOMO MOTORMOUTH. The series is a kindness campaign, and copies are available today. All proceeds from the launch benefit Best Buddies 501c. Join them for storytime and cookies on December 2nd at Milk Jar Cookies on Wilshire. On December 10th, enjoy cookies, storytime, and face painting at Village Well Books in Culver City on December 10th. Website: https://www.lipmonsters.com/ IG: @lipmonsters and @cynthia_d_baseman

Kimberly Tso is excited to announce that she has signed with agent Savannah Brooks of KT Literary, who was one of the faculty at the Fall Conference. IG: @kimberlytso

Jennifer Olson’s book PARTY POOPER just released on November 7, 2023. PARTY POOPER is a hilarious, yet tender and sincere picture book about making mistakes, owning up to them, and asking forgiveness. PARTY POOPER is written and illustrated by Jennifer Gray Olson and published by Roaring Brook Press. IG:@jgrayolson TikTok: @jennifergrayolson Twitter: @jgrayolson Website: www.jennifergrayolson.com

Megan Morales has a new book, called THE TALENTED PRETZEL, coming out in December 2023. Website: www.meganmorales.com

Jodi Rizzotto is excited to announce that she recently signed with literary agent Tia Mele from Tia Rose Mele Literary Agency to represent her MG Contemporary Fantasy book HARMONY AND HER BIG GHOST BROTHER. Facebook: author Jodi Rizzotto Website: www.jrizzotto.com

Tim Burke has sold his third short story, “STRAYS,” to one of the two national adult crime fiction magazines, ALFRED HITCHCOCK MYSTERY MAGAZINE. Contact: tim@timburketales.com Website: www.timburketales.com

Russ Thompson has a new book out: LETTERZ. It tells the story of a teen with dyslexia who struggles and finds a way to succeed. It's a hi-low novel for reluctant and struggling teen readers. Visit his website to get your copy today. Contact: russthompson95@gmail.com Website: www.findingforwardbooks.com

Shiho Pate is thrilled to be working on a new picture book: BABY STEPS, written by Kimberly Derting and published by Abrams Appleseed. This is a picture book about the complexity of welcoming a new baby home for a slightly older sibling, and it illustrates the sweet burgeoning relationship between siblings. Publication is scheduled for fall 2024. @shihopate on IG, Twitter, Threads and Bluesky

Debra Green co-authored a middle grade novel that was purchased by Ben Publishing. The book is titled RULES FOR LIARS, and it's co-written with April Patten. website: www.DebraLGreen.com

Susi Schaefer has illustrated a picture book titled GOOD MORNING, I LOVE YOU, VIOLET! written by Shauna Shapiro. By saying "Good morning, I love you" to herself each day, a young girl changes her negative self-talk and embraces happiness. The book will hit the shelves on October 23rd. Pre-order it today: https://bookshop.org/p/books/good-morning-i-love-you-violet-jennifer-adams/19540534?ean=9781649630315 IG: @susischaeferart Website: https://www.susischaefer.com/

Shiho Pate is illustrating THE RESCUES, written by Tommy Greenwald and Charlie Greenwald. These easy-to-read chapter books highlight the humor and love in a found family of rescue pets. Red Comet Press has bought world rights to THE RESCUES in a two-book deal. The first book is slated for fall 2023. Instagram: @shihopate Twitter: @shihopate

Susi Yi wrote and illustrated her debut MG graphic novel, A SKY OF PAPER STARS. This story is of a Korean-American girl who is turning into paper after a wish goes awry, followed by the death of her grandmother. Published by Roaring Book Press. Release date is September 26, 2023. Order it here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250843890/papergirl, Instagram: @soojimoo and @catandcatcomics Website: www.susieyi.com

Chuck Grieb’s illustrated novel, The Goblin Twins, has been published! Running for their lives from an evil shaman, The Goblin Twins, Bela and Vuto, flee to the far side of the enchanted Thicket. But the shaman has not given up, and the Goblin Twins’ escape to the Faerie Garden Clans sparks a confrontation, which could lead to a Goblin-Faerie war. Readers aged 10 years to 100 would enjoy this book. Including over 100 illustrations, many in full color, The Goblin Twins is 166 pages long and printed on high quality paper with a foil stamped hardcover and dust jacket. The first edition of the book is limited to 1,000 individually numbered copies. Order your copy today! https://artofchuckgrieb.bigcartel.com/product/the-goblin-twins-a-garden-clan-tale Instagram and Twitter: @chuck_grieb

Author/Illustrator Cynthia De La Torre is thrilled to share that her book deal with HarperCollins/Quill Tree just was announced for Letters from Tia Luz Maria. IG: @CynthiaGDeLaTorre Twitter: @CynthiaDLT11 Website: cynthiadelatorre.com

Maryna Doughty is excited to announce the cover design for her middle grade novel, Sincerely, Diary, is out. IG: marynas_kidlit_corner Twitter: @MarynaDoughty Website: www.marynadoughty.com/books

After connecting at the SCBWI SoCal May Retreat, Erin Clark is excited to share that she has signed with agent Bibi Lewis at the Ethan Ellenberg Literary Agency to represent her for her YA speculative thriller Broken Moon. Twitter: @erinclarkwrites IG: @erinclarkwrites

Russ Thompson’s latest book, Blue Wall, is out now. It's a hi-low novel for reluctant readers about a depressed kid with low self-esteem who finds his way through it and becomes successful. You can order it on Amazon. www.findingforwardbooks.com Email: russthompson95@gmail.com

Tim Burke is excited to announce that he has signed with agent Jennie Kendrick of Red Fox Literary to represent him for his MG novel Troll Tails. Twitter: @Frankenstrat88

Shiho Pate did the artwork for Chi-Chi And Pey-Pey Cupcake Catastrophe, and the release date is August 29th, 2023. It is written by Jennifer Fosberry and published by Simon and Schuster. Best friends Chi-Chi the chicken and Pey-Pey the penguin both want the same cupcake in the second book in this sweet Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics series about celebrating differences! Pre-order today! @shihopate for Instagram, Twitter and TikTok

Shiho Pate illustrated Chi-Chi and Pey-Pey School Day Drama, and the release date is June 27th, 2023. Written by Jennifer Fosberry. A chicken and penguin with seemingly nothing in common see if they can be birds of a feather in the first book in this sweet new Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics series about celebrating differences! @shihopate for Instagram, Twitter and TikTok

Jude Atwood is excited to announce that his debut novel, MAYBE THERE ARE WITCHES, will be published June 13, 2023 by Fitzroy Books. Twitter: @JudeAtwood Instagram: @JudeAtwoodSketches Facebook: @JudeAtwoodSketches Click below for Website.

The third book of Lily Sparks’ YA series, TEEN KILLERS AT LARGE, will be published by Crooked Lane Books on October 10th, 2023. This thriller trilogy, which centers on the ethics of AI profiling, has garnered a Kirkus starred review, a nomination for best YA Debut by ITW, was a JLG selection and a Top Ten Pick for Reluctant Readers by YALSA! Website: sparkslily.com IG: @sparks_lily_rose Twitter: @lilyroro

Nazli Tahvili illustrated CANTAN LAS FORMAS CANTAN, a poetic book to think about geometric space and to exercise the senses. You can find it here: https://www.elsotano.com/libro/cantan-las-formas-cantan_10643615.

Samantha Winkler illustrated SISTER, which came out May 23rd. Order at the link below! Sjwinklerart.com @sjwinklerart

Christine Alemshah is excited to announce that she has signed with a literary agent, Vicky Weber of The Purcell Agency. Twitter: C_Alemshah Website: Christine alemshah.com

Kathleen Troy now has four books published from the DYLAN’S DOG SQUAD series, and all are available at the Placentia Library, Barnes and Noble, and Amazon—wherever books are sold. Instagram, Facebook, & LinkedIn: @kathleentroyauthor

Bronwen Newcott is thrilled to announce her debut MG novel, RACE TO THE GREAT INVENTION was released on May 4th. It is a magical adventure of 12-year-old Tessa and Gus and is now available on Amazon! Instagram: @bronwenbutternewcott linktr.ee/bronwenbutternewcott

Judy Campbell-Smith is releasing a Spanish translation of her book, AJ’S NEIGHBORHOOD! It is called EL VECINDARIO DE AJ, and it will come out in the Spring 2023! Twitter: @j_campbellsmith Instagram: @jcampbellsmith

Ellie Huynh’s picture book A DIVE INTO THE BLUE, illustrated by Bao Luu, will be celebrating its book birthday on May 23rd, 2023! She will have a book signing at The Frugal Frigate in Redlands on June 3rd, at 10:30 a.m. elliehuynh.com FB: Ellie Huynh

Susie Yi is thrilled to announce the third book in her Cat & Cat Adventures series, titled JOURNEY INTO UNIBEAR CITY. Release date: May, 2023. You can order it here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/cat-cat-adventures-journey-into-unibear-city-susie-yi?variant=40651165237282, Instagram: @soojimoo, and @catandcatcomics, Website: www.susieyi.com

Susi Schaefer‘s third picture book, THE GLOW SHOW, will lighten up the deep on May 2, 2023! Twitter and Instagram: @susischaeferart Website: www.susischaefer.com