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By: Kathy Temean,
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A few weeks back I posted an article about Hugh Howey’s dystopian novel WOOL, because it was such an inspirational success story. Since I own a Kindle Fire and the first part of the book was free, it was a no brainer to slip over and get it. After reading part one, I wanted to read the rest. For those who have read about the journey of WOOL and how Hugh started by publishing part one of WOOL as an ebook, you may want to run off and do the same with your book. I want you to know his writing is the reason for his success. If you decide to read the first part for free, I think you will see that we put up a polished story. Something we all should strive to achieve.
UNDER THE NEVER SKY:
After getting my Kindle, of course, I wanted to buy some ebooks to read. Since I was enjoying all the YA dystopian novel series, I was looking for some new ones to read. I looked at all the ebooks listed for $2.99 or lower and bought Under the Never Sky. A few weeks later, I was on facebook and Carol Ferderlin Baldwin said she had just read Veronica Rossi’s Under the Never Sky and loved it, so I started reading, while reading the hardcover of Requiem. I never tried that before, but both books kept me reading and wanting to turn the page. Then I found myself away with only my Kindle and I tore through the second half of Veronica’s book. I have to agree with Carol Baldwin – I loved it! I tell you putting up her book on Kindle for $2.99 really is a good marketing strategy, because there wasn’t any question about paying $10.00 plus tax for the second book, UNDER THE EVER SKY, which I am reading as we speak. Of course, I finished reading Requiem before I started Veronica’s second book. Veronica is represented by the wonderful Adam’s Literary Agency.
And have you noticed the other marketing tool that authors and publishers are using? Most of the authors are writing short stories about various characters in their books. This works really well, because they charge a few dollars for the ebook, so it brings in money and it keeps the excitement going while the author finishes their next book. Plus, if the author probably has the stories of the other characters in their mind in order to write the series, so they can put it out without having to come up with another plot. I see this as a great boom for authors and their fans.
REQUIEM:
Requiem is the third book in Lauren Oliver’s Delirium Series. It came out on March 5th. I highly recommend all three. Sometime the second book can not live up to the first, but I actually think the second was even better. If you like dystopian YA novels, don’t miss this series. When I noticed that Lauren lives in Brooklyn, I immediately suggested the New Jersey SCBWI Conference Committee consider Lauren for the keynote speaker. Lauren agreed and better yet, Stephen Barbara is Lauren’s agent, so we’ll be treated to both at the conference in June. Come join us: www.regonline.com/njscbwi2013conference
What a great book month March was for me. I have twenty ebooks sitting in the cue on my Kindle and a bunch of hardcovers on my nightstand waiting to be read. I really didn’t think I would enjoy reading books as much on the Kindle, but I was wrong. The funny thing is I read the ebooks much faster, which has surprised me. I am looking forward reading in April:
Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
Crossed by Ally Condie
See you at Harry’s by Jo Knowles
The little character study “Hold you over” ebooks for Marie Lu’s Legend Series and Veronica Roth’s Divergent Series that are sitting in my Kindle to keep me going until their next books.
What are you planning to read this month? What are some of the recent books you loved?
KUDOS:
At Little, Brown Children’s, Pam Gruber has been promoted to associate editor.
At Abrams, David Blatty has been promoted to director of managing editorial, Dervla Kelly moves up to senior editor, Laura Dozier has been promoted to editor, and Samantha Weiner moves up to assistant editor.
Regional publisher Tilsbury House in Maine, which has a successful line of children’s books, was sold to Jonathan Eaton and Tristram Coburn, founders of Cadent Publishing. They plan to grow the company’s lines.
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Kathy
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By: Maryann Yin,
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The 2013 finalists for the Children’s Choice Book Awards have been revealed. Kids can vote from March 19th to May 9th.
The winners will be announced live at the Children’s Choice Book Awards gala on May 13th. Nominees have been divided into four groups classified by different school grades.
In the Author of the Year category, middle-grade fiction writers and young-adult novelists dominate. The nominees include The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, Diary of a Wimpy Kid 7: The Third Wheel by Jeff Kinney, Wonder by R.J. Palacio, The Heroes of Olympus 3: The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan, and Insurgent by Veronica Roth.
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Best Selling Kids’ Books & New Releases
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: December 1, 2012
Here’s the scoop on the most popular destinations on The Children’s Book Review and the most coveted new releases and bestsellers.
THE HOT SPOTS: THE TRENDS
20 of the Best Kids Christmas Books
Oliver Jeffers on Writing, Illustrating, and Bookmaking
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How Picture Books Play a Role in a Child’s Development
20 Sites to Improve Your Child’s Literacy
THE NEW RELEASES
The most coveted books that release this month:
Pandora the Curious (Goddess Girls)
By Joan Holub & Suzanne Williams
Ages 8-12
Huggy Kissy
By Leslie Patricelli
Ages 1-3
The Twilight Saga White Collection
By Stephenie Meyer
Ages 14 and up
The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers Book 5: Trust No One
By Linda Sue Park
Ages 9-12
Deadly Little Lessons
By Laurie Faria Stolarz
Ages 12-17
THE BEST SELLERS
The best selling children’s books this month:
PICTURE BOOKS
This Is Not My Hat
by Jon Klassen
Ages 4-8
Pete the Cat Saves Christmas
By Eric Litwin
Ages 4-8
Llama Llama Time to Share
By Anna Dewdney
Ages 3-5
Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site
By Sherri Duskey Rinker (Author), Tom Lichtenheld (Illustrator)
Ages 4-8
Olivia and the Fairy Princesses
by Ian Falconer
(Ages 3-7)
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CHAPTER BOOKS
“Who Could That Be at This Hour?”
By Lemony Snicket
Ages 9-12
LEGO Ninjago: Character Encyclopedia
by DK Publishing
Ages 6-12
Lincoln’s Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever
by Bill O’Reilly
Ages 10-15
Wonder
by R.J. Palacio
Ages 8-12
Insurgent (Divergent)
by Veronica Roth
Ages 14 and up
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PAPERBACK BOOKS
Divergent
by Veronica Roth
Ages 14 and up
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
by Stephen Chbosky
Ages 14 and up
The Book Thief
by Markus Zusak
Ages 14 and up
Thirteen Reasons Why
by Jay Asher
Ages 12 and up
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
by Sherman Alexie
Ages 12 and up
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SERIES BOOKS
Hunger Games Trilogy
By Suzanne Collins
Ages 12 and up
Dork Diaries
By Rachel Renee Russell
Ages 9-12
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
By Jeff Kinney
Ages 9 to 12
The Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod Diaries
by Rick Riordan
(Ages 10-14)
Matched Trilogy
By Ally Condie
Ages 14-17
This information was gathered from the New York Times Best Sellers list, which reflects the sales of books from books sold nationwide, including independent and chain stores. It is correct at the time of publication and presented in random order. Visit: www.nytimes.com.
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With 11,525 votes, The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling has won the Best Fiction award at the Goodreads Choice Awards. Earning 20,328 votes, Veronica Roth was named Best Goodreads Author for Insurgent.
We’ve collected all the winners below, each winner nominated and picked by Goodreads users.
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The film adaptation of Veronica Roth’s young adult hit series Divergent (HarperCollins/Katherine Tegen, 2011) is scheduled for release on March 21, 2014. Shailene Woodley, who received accolades for her supporting role as George Clooney’s fiery daughter in The Descendants and starred in the TV series, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, has been cast in the much-coveted role. Neil Burger will be directing but the male lead, which Variety says is currently “considered one of the more sought-after roles for a young actor” has not yet been decided.
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In Beatrice Prior’s dystopian Chicago world, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue–Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is–she can’t have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself.
During the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles alongside her fellow initiates to live out the choice they have made. Together they must undergo extreme physical tests of endurance and intense psychological simulations, some with devastating consequences. As initiation transforms them all, Tris must determine who her friends really are–and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes exasperating boy fits into the life she’s chosen. But Tris also has a secret, one she’s kept hidden from everyone because she’s been warned it can mean death. And as she discovers unrest and growing conflict that threaten to unravel her seemingly perfect society, she also learns that her secret might help her save those she loves . . . or it might destroy her.
In recent years, young adult books have driven a surge in sales for publishers. Besides increasing the revenue streams of these companies, it also seems to have uplifted the popularity of short fiction. The YA authors who have contributed to this trend tend to set their short fiction pieces within the universe of a popular book series.
For instance, Beth Revis recently concluded the Across the Universe trilogy and celebrated by inviting her fans to download a free novella called “As They Slip Away.” Ally Carter incorporated characters from two teen series, Heist Society and the Gallagher Girls, for “Double-Crossed: A Spies and Thieves Novella.”
As we previously reported, HarperCollins established HarperTeen Impulse as a digital imprint dedicated to solely publishing short fiction. But, even before this venture came along, Divergent series author Veronica Roth penned a short story called “Free Four” and Delirium trilogy author Lauren Oliver wrote a piece called “Hana.” What do you think?
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Best Young Adult Books: Top Picks from YA Bloggers in the Know, #2
By Nicki Richesin, The Children’s Book Review
Published: May 9, 2012
We asked the sassy ladies at Forever Young Adult (you know Sarah, Jenny, Erin, Meghan and Megan) to choose the five books they’re most anticipating reading this spring and summer. A website devoted to all things YA, Forever Young Adult consists of five women who say they haven’t yet grown up. They write a mix of book reviews, movie analysis, TV posts and fashion, all with a hefty dose of sarcasm and hyperbole, that can be found at foreveryoungadult.com. We’ve enjoyed reading their hilarious accounts from everything to an obsessive love of Dolly Parton to their guilty confession about secretly reading novels by Nora Roberts.
At Forever Young Adult, the only thing we love more than new books is an early summer vacation in which to read those books. Here are five books that are piled at the very top of our suitcases.
By Meg Cabot
In this second book of Meg Cabot’s Abandon series, seventeen-year-old Pierce Olivia is being held captive in what we’re pretty sure is hell. Not metaphorical Hell. Actual Hell. Her captor’s the mysterious (and scorching hot) John Hayden, who claims that he’s keeping her safe from the malicious Furies haunting Pierce’s life. But can John Hayden be trusted? And can Pierce manage to escape Hell for a second time? This book is from reigning YA Queen, Meg Cabot, so expect a lot of humor, some super-swoony love scenes and an ending that has you begging for more.
Ages 14 and up | Publisher: Scholastic, Inc | May 8, 2012
By Rebecca Serle
In this refreshing twist on Shakespeare’s classic play, author Rebecca Serle explores the perspective of Rosaline, the girl Romeo kicked to the curb after he met Juliet. Heartbroken after being dumped by her long-time crush, Rosaline must pick up the pieces and redefine herself, even as tragedy unfolds around her. Set in present day, this novel is a deeply compelling look at adolescent identity and transformation, and Serle manages to breathe new life into the cliché of star-crossed lovers. Every character’s voice hums with authenticity, and the romance is intense enough to make even Shakespeare jealous.
Ages 14-17 | Publisher: Simon Pulse | May 1, 2012
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By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: June 2, 2012
Here’s the scoop on the most popular destinations on The Children’s Book Review site, the most coveted new releases and bestsellers.
THE HOT SPOTS: THE TRENDS
Best Young Adult Books with Forever Young Adult
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The most coveted books that release this month:
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
by William Joyce
(Ages 4-8)
Bink and Gollie, Two for One
by Kate DiCamillo
(Ages 6-8)
Dork Diaries 4: Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess
by Rachel Renee Russell
(Ages 9-12)
Dragons Love Tacos
by Adam Rubin
(Ages 3-5)
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By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: July 1, 2012
Here’s the scoop on the most popular destinations on The Children’s Book Review site, the most coveted new releases and bestsellers.
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Best Young Adult Books with Galley Smith
Summer Reading List: Summer Sports, Baseball, & the Outside World
3 Kids Picture Books that Teach Good Manners
How Picture Books Play a Role in a Child’s Development
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THE NEW RELEASES
The most coveted books that release this month:
Shadow of Night
by Deborah Harkness
(Ages 18 and up)
Artemis Fowl: The Last Guardian
by Eoin Colfer
(Ages 9-12)
Big Nate Fun Blaster
by Lincoln Peirce
(Ages 8-12)
How to Train Your Dragon: Book 9
by Cressida Cowell
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The best selling children’s books this month:
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By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: August 1, 2012
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5 Family Favorites with Elizabeth Bard
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The most coveted books that release this month:
Olivia and the Fairy Princesses
by Ian Falconer
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Nevermore: The Final Maximum Ride Novel
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(Ages 13-17)
The Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod Diaries
by Rick Riordan
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The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee: An Origami Yoga Book
by Tom Angleberger
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Big Nate Makes the Grade
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By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: September 3, 2012
Here’s the scoop on the most popular destinations on The Children’s Book Review site, the most coveted new releases and bestsellers.
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Gearing Up for Kindergarten
Best Halloween Books for Kids: Scary, Spooky, and Silly
Review: Scat by Carl Hiaasen
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THE NEW RELEASES
The most coveted books that release this month:
Llama Llama Time to Share
by Anna Dewdney
(Ages 3-5)
Pete the Cat Saves Christmas
by Eric Litwin
(Ages 4-8)
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs: As Retold by Mo Willems
by Mo Willems
(Ages 3-7)
Shatterproof (The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers, Book 4)
by Roland Smith
(Ages 8-12)
Caught (Missing)
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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THE BEST SELLERS
The best selling children’s books this month:
PICTURE BOOKS
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
by William Joyce
(Ages 4-8)
Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons
by Eric Litwin
(Ages 4-7)
I Want My Hat Back
by Jon Klassen
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Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site
by Sherri Duskey Rinker (Author), Tom Lichtenheld (Illustrator)
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Press Here
by Herve Tullet
(Ages 4-8)
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CHAPTER BOOKS
The Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod Diaries
by Rick Riordan
(Ages 10-14)
Insurgent (Divergent)
by Veronica Roth
(Ages 14 and up)
The Fault in our Stars
by John Green
(Ages 14-17)
Wonder
by R.J. Palacio
(Ages 8-12)
Heroes of Olympus, The, Book Two: The Son of Neptune
by Rick Riordan
(Ages 9-11)
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PAPERBACK BOOKS
Divergent
by Veronica Roth
(Ages 14 and up)
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
by Stephen Chbosky
(Ages 14 and up)
The Book Thief
by Markus Zusak
(Ages 14 and up)
Thirteen Reasons Why
by Jay Asher
(Ages 12 and up)
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
by Sherman Alexie
(Ages 12 and up)
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SERIES BOOKS
Hunger Games Trilogy
by Suzanne Collins
(Ages 12 and up)
Maximum Ride
by James Patterson
(Ages 13-17)
Dork Diaries
by Rachel Renee Russell
(Ages 9-12)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
by Jeff Kinney
(Ages 9 to 12)
Percy Jackson & the Olympians
by Rick Riordan
(Ages 9 to 12)
This information was gathered from the New York Times Best Sellers list, which reflects the sales of books from books sold nationwide, including independent and chain stores. It is correct at the time of publication and presented in random order. Visit: www.nytimes.com.
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The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling set a Goodreads record for the all-time biggest “started reading” day. Currently, more than 40,000 people have marked the book “to-read.”
The book unseated Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins as the book with the strongest “started reading” day. Insurgent by Veronica Roth holds third place. As of this writing, The Casual Vacancy has 38 percent five-star ratings on Goodreads.
Goodreads CEO Otis Chandler had this statement: “The Casual Vacancy is one of those stand-out books where people not only pre-order it, they start reading it as soon as they get their hands on it. On Goodreads, it beat the record for our previous all-time ‘started reading’ day which was set by Mockingjay.”
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The literary community has created a number of relief efforts after the destruction of Hurricane Sandy.
If you want to help, you bid at the Kidlit Cares auction raising relief funds. Some of the items include Skype author visits with Elephant & Piggie author Mo Willems, Speak author Laurie Halse Anderon and Divergent author Veronica Roth. Nonprofit group First Book is asking for donations so that they can give new books to children affected by the storm.
Check out NYCService.org to learn about ways to help out in the New York City area. For the readers who don’t live nearby, but want to come out to the East Coast to volunteer, travel service Airbnb is offering fee-free rentals until November 7th.
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We’re in ALA Annual Countdown Mode here in the office – it’s only one week away! Dozens of boxes have been filled with galleys and we can’t wait to share them with you. However, while galleys are certainly a huge incentive to come by Booth #1315 to say hi, we also want to offer up our OUTSTANDING list of authors and illustrators signing in our booth during the conference:
FRIDAY, JUNE 24
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Veronica Roth (DIVERGENT)
SATURDAY, JUNE 25
9:00 am-9:30am
Thanhha Lai (INSIDE OUT AND BACK AGAIN)
Carolyn Mackler (TANGLED)
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Alex Flinn (CLOAKED)
Jack Gantos (GUYS READ: FUNNY BUSINESS)
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Kelly Milner Halls (SAVING THE BAGHDAD ZOO)
Bobbie Pyron (A DOG’S WAY HOME)
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Kadir Nelson (HEART AND SOUL posters)
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Katherine Hannigan (TRUE…(SORT OF))
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Patrick Carman (DARK EDEN galleys)
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Katherine Hannigan (BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA)
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Dan Gutman (THE GENIUS FILES: MISSION UNSTOPPABLE)
SUNDAY, JUNE 26
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Bob Shea (I’M A SHARK)
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Christopher Myers (WE ARE AMERICA)
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Rita Williams-Garcia (Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Winner for ONE CRAZY SUMMER)
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Kevin Henkes (JUNONIA; LITTLE WHITE RABBIT)
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Claudia Gray (FATEFUL)
Maureen Johnson (THE LAST LITTLE BLUE ENVELOPE)
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Coming February 14, 2012!
Everything Aoife thought she knew about the world was a lie. There is no Necrovirus. And Aoife isn't going to succomb to madness because of a latent strain—she will lose her faculties because she is allergic to iron. Aoife isn't human. She is a changeling—half human and half from the land of Thorn. And time is running out for her.
When Aoife destroyed the Lovecraft engine she released the monsters from the Thorn Lands into the Iron Lands and now she must find a way to seal the gates and reverse the destruction she's ravaged on the world that's about to poison her.
I LOVE this cover. It's so dark and haunting and striking -- just like the first book's. I also really like that Aoife looks older on this cover, and more in control. You can tell time has passed and she's come a long way. She actually looks like someone I know, which is a little bizarre haha. I've been intrigued by this series since I first heard about
The Iron Thorn -- it's sitting on my bookshelf; I need to read it soon!
What do you think of the new cover? Here's the first book for comparison:
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INSURGENT!
I personally love it. It fits well with the first title, and I can totally see Tris leading a rebel army.
Have you read Divergent? What do you think of the sequel title?
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Here are three things we’re loving today: Lauren Oliver, Veronica Roth, and chocolate. Specifically, the Moroco Chocolat Hall of Fame. Did you have any idea this place existed? We certainly didn’t! Well, Lauren Oliver (DELIRIUM) and Veronica Roth (DIVERGENT) recently stopped by there while they were on tour in Toronto, immortalizing their handprints in chocolate. Take a look:
What we want to know is how they restrained themselves from licking their hands afterward.
Wishing you a delicious weekend!
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How do you create a villain? We’ve rounded up some handy tips from around the literary world.
1. During her talk at CraftFest, suspense author Gayle Lynds said that “without a great villain, your hero has no one to play against.” She felt that all characters should be fully-developed human beings; heroes have to have flaws and “villains aren’t necessarily total monsters.”
2. Writer Kari Allen tweeted with this bit of advice on writing villains: “I heard Katherine Patterson speak recently and she said if you can’t find yourself in your villains, rewrite.”
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Writers Veronica Roth, Marie Lu and Erin Morgenstern all landed movie deals for their debut novels.
Roth released Divergent in May; Morgenstern’s book The Night Circus is due out in September and Lu’s title Legend will hit bookstores in late November. Lu sold her book’s movie rights to CBS Films. Summit Entertainment snatched up the rights to Roth and Morgenstern’s novels.
According to Variety, Harry Potter film producer David Heyman is interested in The Night Circus film. Deadline reported that Twilight film producers Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey are looking at Legend. All three authors made an appearance at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con.
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Book Bloggers Appreciation Week long-list nominees have been announced, I want to thank the organizers of this event and the cast of nominators for placing Beth Kephart Books into consideration for best Published Author Blog alongside the blogs of
Maggie Stiefvater,
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Beth Revis. I am honored to share this platform with them. I also celebrate those who have been nominated in categories ranging from Best Audiobook Blog and Classics Book Blog to Kidlit Book Blog, Historical Fiction Book Blog, Literary Fiction Book Blog, and Young Adult Book Blog, among others. I encourage you all to take a look at the lists and to visit those blogs to which you have not already traveled.
Those bright lights who organize this event do it for no other reason than to celebrate those who are passionate about reading and books. Where, I ask you, would we be without them?
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I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday weekend! It seems that Mother Nature decided this weekend really did herald in the autumn, as it’s drizzly and chilly in NYC today. It turns out it’s the best weather to hunker down and catch up on blog reading. Here are some interesting links we’ve been reading lately:
- The Book Blogger Appreciation Week 2011 shortlist just came out and CONGRATULATIONS to author Veronica Roth (DIVERGENT) for her nomination in the “Published Author Blog” category. Thanks to Lee Wind at I’m Here, I’m Queer, What the Hell Do I Read? for the link (and congrats to his nomination as well)!
- There’s still time to have the teens in your library or classroom vote for YALSA’S Teens’ Top 10 – they have until September 16th.
- Family of robots? Bookshelves of Doom does it again: makes me laugh hysterically first thing in the morning before I’ve even had coffee.
- The time has come: awards buzz is in full effect. Heavy Medal has started their coverage of all things Newbery. There doesn’t appear to be a link yet, but keep an eye out for Horn Book‘s own blog, Calling Caldecott.
- Liz Burns over at A Chair, A Fireplace, and a Tea Cozy had quite the ordeal, courtesy of Hurricane Irene. Read her story and check out her links of other bloggers with Irene stories.
- Snape voted the favorite Harry Potter character? Really??? It’s a total upset. Me, I’m a Hermione fan through and through. And you?
- Sam over at Parenthetical has a fascinating blog post, “To RSS or not to RSS?” Really? Only 6% of North American, Internet-using consumers use an RSS feed once a week or more? That floors me, as I couldn’t live without Google Reader to help me keep it all organized (and I couldn’t live without my Bloglines before that, nor could Liz). What do you think? When everyone and their brother has a blog out there, how do you keep it all organized?
- Once again, Seattle Public Library closes for a week due to budget cuts. I think the quote at the end really gets to the crux of the problem: “You kind of take it for granted – and then suddenly you miss it when it’s gone.”
- Doing last-minute book buying for school? Here’s a list of some back-to-school titles from the New York Times.
Have a great (short!) week, everyone, and enjoy the cooler weather!
This post is part of a series on the blog where I share some of the nuggets of wisdom and inspiration — related to writing and/or life — that I find steeped in the pages of novels that I’ve read.
This comes from the YA dystopian novel Divergent by Veronica Roth.
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Four, the Dauntless trainer, to the main character Tris: |
“But becoming fearless isn’t the point. That’s impossible. It’s learning how to control your fear, and how to be free from it, that’s the point.”
Have you ever wondered to which faction your favorite celebrity might belong? What about your friends?
Now you can pick factions for celebrities and your friends using the DIVERGENT Choosing Ceremony App on Facebook!
I chose Amity because, frankly, all the other factions are a bit too iron-fisted for a free spirit like me. Give me banjo-playing farming hippies any day.
But what about you? Which faction would you choose? Click on the image below to play the game.
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With The Hunger Games movie two weeks and a day away, buzz abounds. Last week, a clip of Katniss showing the Capitol's gamemakers what's what made the rounds on the 'net, and author Suzanne Collins posted her review of the film. Collins wrote, "Director Gary Ross has created an adaptation that is faithful in both narrative and theme, but he’s also brought a rich and powerful vision of Panem, its brutality and excesses, to the film as well. His world building’s fantastic, whether it be the Seam or the Capitol."
If all this buzz has made you, well, hungry for more teen dystopia, there's a book to tie you over. Really, we have a whole list of them. Instead of re-reading The Hunger Games series (again) as you patiently count down the minutes to the movie (22,360 minutes, not that I'm counting--ehem), check out Delirium, the first book in Lauren Oliver's series, or Divergent, the first book in Veronica Roth's series.
> What to Read After The Hunger Games
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Best Young Adult Books: Top Picks from YA Bloggers in the Know, #1
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Published: April 9, 2012
We were excited to read the recent debate over “The Power of Young Adult Fiction” in The New York Times. Together, the contributors pose the question: why should we be reading YA novels and why do they matter? To better explain why YA fiction has become such a phenomenon, even with adults, we’ve asked some of the best YA bloggers around to weigh in with their picks for the best new titles. Could they convince you to read YA? We think they’re up for the challenge! In our first monthly installment of Best Young Adult Books, we’ve asked Andrea Chapman of Reading Lark to share her spring and summer must reads.
Andrea Chapman: There are so many books coming out this spring and summer that I am excited about, but I am narrowing down the list to the top 5 that I think all fans of YA should put on their “To Be Read” lists.
By Veronica Roth
I am a little late joining the party, but book one in this series, Divergent, is taking the world (and twitter) by storm. This is the first dystopian series since The Hunger Games to catch my eye. I am not typically a big fan of books within this realm, but after having so many friends recommend this one I had to give in. I’m not a fan of cliffhangers when the next book is not set to release for a lengthy period of time so I will be reading Divergent right before the release of Insurgent on May 1st.
In Veronica Roth’s creation, citizens choose a faction to spend the rest of their lives serving. The idea of choosing one path for your life at such a young age is intriguing. Each of the factions stands for different beliefs and serves varying functions for the society. Dystopian novels have carved out an interesting niche in the YA market. They can inspire and teach lessons that other YA novels can’t.
Ages 14-17 | Publisher: HarperCollins | May 1, 2012
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I am a self-proclaimed paranormal junkie so it’s no surprise that I would have a werewolf book on this list. Before the eye rolls begin, hear me out. This is not your typical werewolf book. Imagine that a werewolf novel and a murder mystery joined forces to create a story that combined the best of both in a highly addictive manner. The werewolf lore in this one is standard fare, but the additional m
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Great encouragement to read these books, Kathy! I’m SO glad you have more time to read now than you have in a long time
FUn to read this, Kathy and so glad you are enjoying Veronica’s stories. You’re ahead of me. I’m just getting started on Beth Revis’s “Across the Universe”; I’ve had it on my shelf for a few years! So is the moral of this story that as soon as I submit my WIP I have to write some additional short stories about the characters? I can do that!
I emailed with Hugh, for some info. Great guy and awesome that he wrote back. I plan to publish 2 short stories similar to how he did it. Some research revealed some important info. about the ebook stuff. My 2 stories made the Top 100 in back to back years of the Hemingway Contest, 2010 and 2011!
Yay for you, Chris
I enjoyed the interview with David H, especially learning how he wrote for Shell Education and the phonic poetry. I wrote some phonetic guided readers, and so I know how challenging it is to write with controlled vocabulary.