About Jennifer
Hi. I'm Jennifer. I'm a kids/YA specialist at an independent bookstore in San Francisco. I'm also an Associate Agent at Andrea Brown Literary Agency.
I run this author event series for teenagers called NOT YOUR MOTHER'S BOOK CLUB (or NYMBC). We have the best YA authors in the world come to visit us in the store. We also have a blog, which features fabulous interviews, contests and more.... More
Jennifer's Blog: not your mother's bookclub - Recent Posts
7/2/2010 | New Location for Blog Hey guys -- I know this LJ has fallen into disuse. Due to popular demand, the NYMBC blog has moved! Visit our new digs. Comment if you like it, and let me know what you'd like to see there!You can keep us on your f'list by adding:... Read the rest of this post |
7/2/2010 | New Location for Blog Hey guys -- I know this LJ has fallen into disuse. Due to popular demand, the NYMBC blog has moved! Visit our new digs. Comment if you like it, and let me know what you'd like to see there!You can keep us on your f'list by adding:... Read the rest of this post |
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Books Recently Added to Jennifer's Bookshelf | Ages | Date Added | |||
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Books 1 - 4 from Jennifer's bookshelf Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||||
1. Beige (Hardcover) Author: Cecil Castellucci Publisher: Candlewick |
Young Adults |
5/9/2007 Add | |||
Jennifer said: Filled with heart. And PUNK ROCK! This is Cecil's best book yet, and my favorite of 2007. tags: I recommend | |||||
136 Reviews | |||||
2. Magic's Child (Magic Or Madness) (Hardcover) Author: Justine Larbalestier Publisher: Razorbill |
Young Adults |
5/9/2007 Add | |||
Jennifer said: The thrilling conclusion to this smart fantasy trilogy. tags: I recommend | |||||
137 Reviews | |||||
3. Wildwood Dancing (Hardcover) Author: Juliet Marillier Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers |
Young Adults |
5/9/2007 Add | |||
Jennifer said: A blend of traditional fairy tales and high-stakes adventure. Gorgeous! tags: I recommend | |||||
2,908 Reviews | |||||
4. Dramarama (Hardcover) Author: E. Lockhart Publisher: Hyperion |
Young Adults |
5/9/2007 Add | |||
Jennifer said: Set at theatre camp and filled with showtunes and glitter --Divalicious! tags: I recommend | |||||
596 Reviews | |||||
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Profile Comments
Comment by dean sylvia on 8/19/2009 at 1:34 PM:
My name is Dean Jason Sylvia and I am a professional illustrative cartoonist and writer living in Phoenix Arizona. I have spent most of my life drawing and writing for children and have always strived to create new diverse characters for any generation. My career as an artist has enveloped everythin... more
Comment by Jeff James on 7/17/2009 at 9:51 PM:
Hi Jennifer,
I'm a recent JF member. Just thought I'd say hello. Looking forward to reading you blog.
Hi Jennifer,
I'm a recent JF member. Just thought I'd say hello. Looking forward to reading you blog.
Comment by Tom Geyer on 7/9/2009 at 1:58 PM:
Hi Jennifer,
I've posted a bit of my YA manuscript with my profile. Please give it 30 seconds. You won't be disappointed.
Tom
Hi Jennifer,
I've posted a bit of my YA manuscript with my profile. Please give it 30 seconds. You won't be disappointed.
Tom
Comment by Laura Dawn Sky on 6/27/2009 at 1:43 PM:
Hi, i am in search of Authors/publishers/agents, who may be insterested in my style of art work. Childrens and Adults too. Please feel free to check out my work if you have time, i have a website link on my JF profile for view. Thanks.
Laura.
Hi, i am in search of Authors/publishers/agents, who may be insterested in my style of art work. Childrens and Adults too. Please feel free to check out my work if you have time, i have a website link on my JF profile for view. Thanks.
Laura.
Comment by Ruby Emam on 6/6/2009 at 12:33 PM:
I recently published my first book "The Little Black Fish”. It is a wonderful story for children with countless messages for adult readers. I would appreciate if you check out this link and keep in touch: http://www.amazon.com/Little-Black-Fish-Samad-Beh-Rang/dp/1438913990/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=bo... more
Comment by Timothy Schenk on 3/31/2009 at 3:44 PM:
You represent some wonderful talent. I would be interested in learning about your submission guidelines.
You represent some wonderful talent. I would be interested in learning about your submission guidelines.
Comment by Manuel A, (Tony) Casas on 3/8/2009 at 3:53 AM:
Calling all Agents
By: Tony Casas
A poem to all Jacket Flaps, glade to be aboard!
I’m an unknown artist, searching in defeat. It’s already a half past three, only got two hour... more
By: Tony Casas
A poem to all Jacket Flaps, glade to be aboard!
I’m an unknown artist, searching in defeat. It’s already a half past three, only got two hour... more
Comment by matt meiners on 10/6/2008 at 10:07 PM:
The picture I have posted is the winning entry for the contest. She will be illistrating the entire story at publication. She is very talented, and at the age of 14 has a wonderful future ahead. Her parents are very excited, and supportive. The folowing is a copy of my web site, iwishafish.com Hope ... more
Comment by Phyllis Sdoia-Satz on 10/4/2008 at 1:28 PM:
Hi, I'm Phyllis Sdoia-Satz, an educator, published author, professional musician and I have a new project called The Life and Times of Sasha, the Sad Ferret and am looking for a new agent. Mine is retiring very soon.
Sasha is a children's story about a sad ferret who goes looking for a friend.... more
Sasha is a children's story about a sad ferret who goes looking for a friend.... more
Comment by Marija Miletic-Dail on 8/15/2008 at 1:25 PM:
Please, Jennifer, have a look at my work and see if you could be my friend and my agent,'Thanx,
Marija
www.animationcottage.com
Please, Jennifer, have a look at my work and see if you could be my friend and my agent,'Thanx,
Marija
www.animationcottage.com
Comment by Jina Oravetz on 6/23/2008 at 11:21 AM:
I loved looking through your blog. I thought all of the events looked amazing, and I will probably go purchase a couple of the books mentioned. I'll definitely be stopping back by for updates!
I loved looking through your blog. I thought all of the events looked amazing, and I will probably go purchase a couple of the books mentioned. I'll definitely be stopping back by for updates!
Comment by patricia mcclain on 4/9/2008 at 11:40 AM:
Hello, I am a new member, Patricia McClain. I work for a gentlemen who is not a member but has written a children's book. It is ten imaginative stories, with thought provoking questions. We are looking for an agent who takes unsolicited work. If this is something you might be able to help me with pl... more
Comment by Moshe Marks on 4/3/2008 at 12:41 AM:
Hello, I am a new member, Moshe Marks. I have written a book on child abuse/male Incest. I have gotten interest here in the NYC health and Jewish Educational communities. Please review my Bio under member name Moshem. I may also be listed as Moshe Marks.
Thank you
Hello, I am a new member, Moshe Marks. I have written a book on child abuse/male Incest. I have gotten interest here in the NYC health and Jewish Educational communities. Please review my Bio under member name Moshem. I may also be listed as Moshe Marks.
Thank you
Comment by Jennifer Lanthier on 2/26/2008 at 9:19 PM:
Great blog, Jennifer! I won't post a link on my own site because many of my readers are a bit younger (more like 8 to 14) but I'll check back in myself from time to time. Wish we had a NYMBC in Toronto!
Great blog, Jennifer! I won't post a link on my own site because many of my readers are a bit younger (more like 8 to 14) but I'll check back in myself from time to time. Wish we had a NYMBC in Toronto!
Comment by Summer Dawn Laurie on 2/20/2008 at 7:24 PM:
Girlfriend, you need to list yourself as Bookseller, Agent.You kick butt at both!
cheers,
SDL
Girlfriend, you need to list yourself as Bookseller, Agent.You kick butt at both!
cheers,
SDL
Comment by Maria Retana on 12/8/2007 at 8:30 PM:
Hi Jennifer,
I am glad we are friends. The passion for children's Literature is a special thing we have in common.
Best Wishes,
Maria
Hi Jennifer,
I am glad we are friends. The passion for children's Literature is a special thing we have in common.
Best Wishes,
Maria
Comment by Peter Hannan on 10/15/2007 at 10:56 AM:
The Judy Holliday pic is from Born Yesterday, yes? Have you seen It Should Happen to You? Plus one of the greatest bit part in history in Adam's Rib. She is so great.
The Judy Holliday pic is from Born Yesterday, yes? Have you seen It Should Happen to You? Plus one of the greatest bit part in history in Adam's Rib. She is so great.
Comment by Cynthia Winfield on 5/19/2007 at 9:24 AM:
The energy on your site is amazing! Thise kids in San Francisco are so luchy to have you available to them. Keep up the good work! --Cynthia Winfield
The energy on your site is amazing! Thise kids in San Francisco are so luchy to have you available to them. Keep up the good work! --Cynthia Winfield
Hello Jennifer,
I am looking for an agent to help me with my recent mystery thriller for junior readers about a haunted inn set in the Arizona desert.