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Matched trilogy author Ally Condie has signed a deal to publish her debut middle grade novel. Dutton Children’s Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, will release Summerlost on April 05, 2016.
Publisher Julie Strauss-Gabel negotiated the terms of the agreement with Writers House literary agent Jodi Reamer. A first printing of 100,000 copies has been ordered.
Condie gave this statement in the press release: “I wrote Summerlost about a girl named Cedar, who is dealing with the heartbreak of a family tragedy. Just when she needs it most, she finds herself surprised by the wonderful, magical feeling of falling into an unexpected friendship. During the pivotal summer in the novel, Cedar also explores long-held mysteries within her community and concerning those she loves.”
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The heart of Young Adult Fiction descended into picturesque Charleston, SC on November 7, 2014 as 60 Young Adult authors, including 37 New York Times bestsellers, joined together for the 4th Annual Charleston Young Adult Book Festival (“YALLFest”).
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Dive into Atlantia and discover an undersea future of sirens and science, where one family's secrets will either save the world or destroy it completely. Creative world-building and an immersive mythology make this a refreshing addition to a YA shelf already filled with dystopias. Books mentioned in this post Atlantia Ally Condie New Hardcover $18.99
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Hundreds of writers gathered at the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Summer Conference in Los Angeles last weekend.
The annual “Editor’s Panel” featured a star-studded collection of editors, including Dutton Children’s Books publisher Julie Strauss-Gabel–she’s worked with Ally Condie, John Green and John Grisham, among many others. Strauss-Gabel snapped that photograph of her view from stage during the panel. GalleyCat was there, gathering advice for aspiring writers…
1. You need to send the manuscript to the right editor. Strauss-Gabel explained: “I’m very attentive to fit both the imprint and if it is a good manuscript for me. We mean it when we say ‘this is not the right manuscript for me.’ I know another editor could bring something to that manuscript that I couldn’t.” She advised writers to read an editor’s body of work and understand what kind of books they love.
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Matched trilogy author Ally Condie has inked a deal to publish two new novels with Dutton Children’s Books. The Penguin Young Readers Group imprint will release the first book in fall 2014.
Writers House agent Jodi Reamer negotiated the deal for North American rights with publisher Julie Strauss-Gabel. Strauss-Gabel will also edit the books. Here’s more about the book, from the release:
[The book] tells the story of Rio, who has waited her whole life for the opportunity to leave her safe, underwater city of Atlantia for life on the surface. But when her twin sister, Bay, shocks everyone and chooses Above first (only one family member may go), Rio is left with increasingly dangerous questions about the complex political and religious system constructed to govern the fragile divide between land and sea.
Julie Strauss-Gabel said, “I am thrilled that we can all look forward to more books from Ally Condie at Dutton. I’m excited to introduce fans of the Matched series to exciting new worlds and heroines as strong and compelling as Cassia.”
Ally Condie is the author of the critically-acclaimed, New York Times bestselling Matched trilogy. Matched has been called “the hottest YA title to hit bookstores since The Hunger Games” (Entertainment Weekly), and a “superb dystopian” (The Wall Street Journal) featuring “impressive writing that’s bound to captivate young minds” (The Los Angeles Times). Crossed, the second book in the Matched trilogy was released in paperback March 12, 2013.
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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
Christmas Board Books for Babies and Toddlers
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
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
By Laurie Faria Stolarz
Ages 12-17
THE BEST SELLERS
The best selling children’s books this month:
PICTURE BOOKS
by Jon Klassen
Ages 4-8
By Eric Litwin
Ages 4-8
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
by R.J. Palacio
Ages 8-12
by Veronica Roth
Ages 14 and up
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PAPERBACK BOOKS
by Veronica Roth
Ages 14 and up
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
by Stephen Chbosky
Ages 14 and up
by Markus Zusak
Ages 14 and up
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
By Suzanne Collins
Ages 12 and up
By Rachel Renee Russell
Ages 9-12
By Jeff Kinney
Ages 9 to 12
The Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod Diaries
by Rick Riordan
(Ages 10-14)
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.
Original article: Best Kids Stories – December 2013
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By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: August 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.
THE HOT SPOTS: THE TRENDS
5 Family Favorites with Elizabeth Bard
Giveaway: Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns to Listen
Splash into Summer with 3 New Picture Books
How Picture Books Play a Role in a Child’s Development
Where to Find Free eBooks for Children Online
THE NEW RELEASES
The most coveted books that release this month:
Olivia and the Fairy Princesses
by Ian Falconer
(Ages 3-7)
Nevermore: The Final Maximum Ride Novel
by James Patterson
(Ages 13-17)
The Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod Diaries
by Rick Riordan
(Ages 10-14)
The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee: An Origami Yoga Book
by Tom Angleberger
(Ages 8-12)
by Lincoln Peirce
(Ages 8-12)
THE BEST SELLERS
The best selling children’s books this month:
PICTURE BOOKS
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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.
THE HOT SPOTS: THE TRENDS
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
Where to Find Free eBooks for Children Online
THE NEW RELEASES
The most coveted books that release this month:
by Deborah Harkness
(Ages 18 and up)
Artemis Fowl: The Last Guardian
by Eoin Colfer
(Ages 9-12)
by Lincoln Peirce
(Ages 8-12)
How to Train Your Dragon: Book 9
by Cressida Cowell
(Ages 8-12)
THE BEST SELLERS
The best selling children’s books this month:
PICTURE BOOKS
Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons
by Eric Litwin
(Ages 4-7)
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To celebrate the final installment of the Matched trilogy, Penguin Group set up a photo booth at BookExpo America so fans could pose for a photograph inside a 3D life-size replica of Ally Condie’s book cover.
Fans could share their photographs online (we’ve embedded a sample above).
Ally Condie appeared at the Reached photo booth to check out the conference and do a little posing of her own. GalleyCat caught up with Condie and asked her what it was like to finish writing her first book series. Condie replied: “It’s kind of scary. It’s really exciting, but all the threads need to be tied together or not. Mostly I just want the readers to feel like this was satisfying.”
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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
Books for Boys: 5 Funny Kids Books
How Picture Books Play a Role in a Child’s Development
Author Interview: Gary Paulsen
Where to Find Free eBooks for Children Online
THE NEW RELEASES
The most coveted books that release this month:
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
by William Joyce
(Ages 4-8)
by Kate DiCamillo
(Ages 6-8)
Dork Diaries 4: Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess
by Rachel Renee Russell
(Ages 9-12)
by Adam Rubin
(Ages 3-5)
THE BEST SELLERS
The best selling children’s books this month:
PICTURE BOOKS
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By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: May 7, 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
Five Family Favorites with Catherine Newman
Books for Boys: 5 Funny Kids Books
Best Young Adult Books with Andrea Chapman of Reading Lark
How Picture Books Play a Role in a Child’s Development
Where to Find Free eBooks for Children Online
THE NEW RELEASES
The most coveted books that release this month:
The Serpent’s Shadow (The Kane Chronicles, Book Three)
by Rick Riordan
(Ages 9-11)
by John Grisham
(Ages 8-12)
Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons
by Eric Litwin
(Ages 4-7)
The Enchantress (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel)
by Michael Scott
(Ages 12-17)
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In this much anticipated sequel in the "Matched" Trilogy, "Crossed" picks up where the first book left off and we find Cassia still willing to do whatever it takes to find Ky even if it means risking her life. Nothing is what it seems (including those pesky little blue pills) and everyone seems to have an ulterior motive. Who can Cassia trust and whose really in charge? Is she just a pawn in a game? Cassia is faced with tough choices, none of which are black and white, (or should I say, green, blue or red?) The things she'll discover about herself and the two boys she loves will change her forever.
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Crossed by Ally Condie
On sale November 1, 2011
Destined by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
On sale now!
Legend by Marie Lu
On sale November 29, 2011
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By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: April 1, 2011
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
Kids’ Earth Day Books: Green with Environmental Awareness
The 39 Clues Blog Tour: Access Granted, Peter Lerangis
How Picture Books Play a Role in a Child’s Development
Where to Find Free eBooks for Children Online
THE NEW RELEASES
The most coveted books that release this month:
The 39 Clues, Book 11: Vespers Rising
by Rick Riordan, Peter Lerangis, Gordon Korman, Jude Watson
(Ages 8-12)
Ranger’s Apprentice, Book 10: The Emperor of Nihon-ja
by John Flanagan
(Ages 9-12)
Big Nate Boredom Buster: Super Scribbles, Cool Comix, and Lots of Laughs
by Lincoln Peirce
(Ages 8-12)
by Deborah Underwood
(Ages 1-6)
Athena the Wise (Goddess Girls)
by Joan Holub
(Ages 8-12)
THE BEST SELLERS
The best selling children’s books this month:
PICTURE BOOKS
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JacketFlap tags: Young Adult Books, science fiction, Authors, Fantasy, fairies, werewolves, Penguin, Sarah Davies, Merrilee Heifetz, author tour, outer space, Beth Revis, Andrea Cremer, Brenna Yovanoff, Kirsten Miller, Ally Condie, Breathless Reads, Jodi Reamer, dystopian societies, reincarnations, Add a tag
How often can you meet authors who write about outer space, werewolves, dystopian societies, fairies, and reincarnation in the same event?
The Breathless Reads tour featured Beth Revis, Andrea Cremer, Ally Condie, Brenna Yovanoff, and Kirsten Miller.
We caught up with the five authors for advice on writing, getting published, and more. Highlights from the interview follows below.
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I still haven't read Matched, and I don't know how I will like it, because everyone keeps saying it's so much like Delirium, and you know who much I love Delirium (Just look at the button on my left sidebar). But I've got to read it, because most of you say it's great.
One thing I love about it is its green cover. So peaceful looking. And then, we're hit with this cover:
Last year I read Anna and the French Kiss, and I fell in love with Étienne, and Paris, and macaroons. Especially with Stephanie Perkins' writing. Now we can finally see Lola's face. And it's a-dorable! Just look at it! Purple hair! Me wants! I need a copy of Anna (read the ebook), and now I can't wait for Lola to arrive!
So cute! |
xo,
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JacketFlap tags: Anthony Horowitz, James Patterson, Barack Obama, Rick Riordan, Markus Zusak, Jeff Kinney, Best Sellers, Jane O'Connor, Becca Fitzpatrick, Ages Four to Eight: Books for pre-school to second grade, Ages Nine to Twelve: Books for third through sixth grade, Teens: Books for young adults, Book Lists: Specialty picks, Lauren Kate, Jacky Davis, Simon Beecroft, Ally Condie, Clare Vanderpool, Sarah Blakley-Cartwright, Al Yankovic, Phillip C. Stead, L. J. Smith, Victoria Kann, Suzanne Collins, Neil Gaiman, Stephenie Meyer, Shaun Tan, Add a tag
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: February 1, 2011
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
How Picture Books Play a Role in a Child’s Development
20 Sites to Improve Your Child’s Literacy
Superhero Books: Batman, Superman, Spider-Man
Where to Find Free eBooks for Children Online
THE NEW RELEASES
The most coveted books that release this month:
by Shaun Tan
(Ages 8-12)
Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad
by Jacky Davis
(Ages 3-7)
The Vampire Diaries: The Return: Midnight
by L. J. Smith
(Young Adult)
by Jane O’connor
(Ages 4-8)
Scorpia Rising: An Alex Rider Misson
by Anthony Horowitz
(Young Adult)
THE BEST SELLERS
The best selling children’s books this month:
PICTURE BOOKS
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Matched Ally Condie
In the Society everything is regulated and controlled. In their 17th year, teenagers are matched-- assigned their spouse. Cassia is lucky in that she's matched with her best friend, Xander. Not only is it extremely rare to be matched with someone from your town-- someone you actually know, but Xander's a great guy and Cassia couldn't be happier, even if she is a bit nervous about how this changes their friendship and relationship.
But, after the matching banquet, Cassia sticks in the microcard to learn more about Xander (not that there's anything else to know, but... well... you would too), but it's not Xander's face, it's Ky's. An Official comes to her that night, already knowing what's happened, saying someone played a cruel joke and to forget it. Ky can never be Matched-- his father was an Anomaly (and Anomalies are dangerous), making Ky an Aberration. Cassia's known Ky for most of her life, but now she starts to really see him and starts to fall in love.
Cassia's never questioned Society, but she can't choose Ky, and as she learns more of his backstory, and sees the actions of her parents and Grandfather, she starts to see cracks in the perfection.
In their review of Delirium, Forever Young Adult said "Y’all, I’ve been growing a bit weary of dystopia, esp. since it’s the new vampire." And you know what, IT'S TRUE.
So much dystopia lately. And I'm not anti-dystopia, I actually love it, but there's just been a lot lately. I can't read it all.
Then YALSA-BK had a conversation last month about books we didn't like and a lot of commentators said that Matched had been over-hyped and didn't live up to the hype. I already had it checked out and it was overdue, which I see more as a challenge to READ IT NOW rather than a "just return it and get it later" because apparently I have a messed-up brain (but you regular readers knew that already, didn't you?)
ANYWAY! Between the claims of it being over-hyped and dystopia burnout, I was a little trepidatious but so many people I tend to have similar tastes with loved it and...
I did, too. It doesn't break a lot of new ground-- there's a reason I keep seeing it compared to The Giver-- their societies are very, very similar. But I liked Cassia's awakening, and I liked the tension. I liked that neither Ky nor Xander were perfect, but they also weren't bad boys. Both were excellent choices, which made the tension that much more awesome. I liked the underground economy in deleted material and I liked the ending.
I also liked that, yes, there will be a sequel (it's a trilogy) but this book stands by itself perfectly well. I'll read the nex
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By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: February 1, 2011
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
Winter Books: Snow, Hibernation, and More
Review: Sleepy Kittens (Despicable Me)
Where to Find Free eBooks for Children Online
Best Kids’ Picture Books, 2010
THE NEW RELEASES
The most coveted books that release this month:
by Victoria Kann
(Ages 5-8)
by Al Yankovic
(Ages 4-8)
by James Patterson
(Young Adult)
by Brian Williams
(Ages 12 and up)
by Mo Willems
(Ages 4-8)
Scaredy Squirrel Has a Birthday Party
by Melanie Watt
(Ages 4-8)
THE BEST SELLERS
The best selling children’s books this month:
PICTURE BOOKS
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JacketFlap tags: Young Adult Books, society, dystopian fiction, How to Find an Agent, love story, trilogy, arranged marriages, Dutton Children's Books, Matched, Ally Condie, game theory, the prisoner's dilemma, Add a tag
Ally Condie (pictured, via) published several books before she came out with her recent New York Times bestseller, Matched.
We caught up with the author to find out how she landed an agent for her young adult manuscript–straight from the slush pile. We also found out what it takes to write dystopian fiction for a YA audience. Highlights from the interview follow below.
Q: How did you find your agent?
A: I sent out queries to agents who represented young adult fiction. I found their names online at agentquery.com and then researched them at Publishers’ Marketplace and online to make sure they would be a good fit (i.e., I wasn’t sending young adult fiction to those who didn’t represent it!). A friend clued me in to all of these websites—things had changed a bit since I originally queried my first book in 2004!
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When considering the perks of working in publishing, I have only two words: free books. Between galleys and take shelves, there’s always something to bring home. But the best part is when Penguin decides to give away a free, hot-off-the-presses title… delivered right to your desk!
I’d heard about the famous “Penguin 5″, a selection of new YA titles whose advance copies were packaged and sent to industry folks, setting them all abuzz with excitement (did I mention the power of free books?). I’d be surprised if the above trailer and website didn’t send every teen reader of paranormal/romance/horror/dystopia/fantasy running “breathless” to the nearest bookstore. But the book I was excited to read myself was Matched… and guess what pretty, pretty hardcover showed up on my desk in honor of its release yesterday?
I think I can accurately describe Matched as The Giver for the teen girls of 2010. Heroine Cassia Reyes is a 17-year-old member of The Society, the universal government that dictates everything from your clothes and your food, to the art you consume, your job and – of course – your mate. Cassia receives her optimum match, and in a stroke of luck, it’s her best friend and resident blond hottie, Xander. But in an unlucky “error”, another face comes up on her match-card as well: outsider Ky. Ooooh snap!
Who is her true “match”? Will knowledge lead her to buck “The Society” and realize it isn’t all that perfect? Though the answers seem obvious, I’m a third of the way through… and I’m still enthralled. Definitely a great YA read!
Check out the super-mysterious website for Matched, as well as a video of the author, below.
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Today, I interviewed Ally Condie for her new book, Matched, coming this fall.
In honor of our Twitter Agent Pitch Contest, I did it a little different and kept Ally's answers in Twitter (short) form. Am I smart or what?
What I loved about Matched....
I loved the world Ally created and was impressed that even though the world is different from today, she did not get bogged down in details and make it too convoluted. It just seemed natural.
And hello - is the cover gorgeous or what? I love the green and it is so relevant when you read the book.
What could be wrong with this book? It's got a cool cover, 2 hot boys (yay!), adorable girl, cool new world, a little action, and great writing. Oh yeah, and I've met Ally and she is super sweet too!
Here's what Ally had to say...
Hey Ally, give us your author bio in a twitter post.
I'm an author, a mom to three boys, and a former high school English teacher.Love reading, running, and listening to my husband play guitar.
Tell us about Matched in a twitter pitch.
MATCHED is the story of Cassia-who, on her 17th birthday, finds out who her government (the Society) has selected as her perfect mate.
What inspired the story for Matched?
Several things came together to make me think of the idea for MATCHED: an experience I had chaperoning a prom back when I was a teacher, the computer match dances that were popular when I was young, and several conversations about the role of government in private life.
Can you explain how the process changed for you from earlier books until now? Maybe give us a glimpse into your progression as a writer.
I think the biggest change in my process has been allowing myself permission to write non-linearly. It used to be that I would write scenes in chronological order. Now I write whatever I want, when I want, and then go back and fix it. This has been really freeing and helpful for me as a writer.
I'm not sure I really like the current emphasis on trilogies. It might be better than drawn-out series, like you said, but deciding what to read feels more like a commitment when you know you have to wait a while for the next books. I worry that the merits of a good stand-alone book are getting lost. I also wonder what it must be like for budding writers, to feel they need to produce enough of a plan for three books all at once, without even knowing if the first will be successful.
I do like getting to see enjoyable characters again, but like you said, it shouldn't feel like there needs to be more.