Book Birthday posts celebrate the birth of a new book…the day the book officially launches and is available in bookstores. But today, we have a COVER REVEAL post.
Cover Reveal posts are kind of like the ultrasound picture that proud parents frame – that tiny inkling of the awesomeness of what’s to come.
I’m so proud to share with all of you the cover for an upcoming picture book from my dear friend and critique buddy, Julie Abery. It’s nonfiction. It’s about a strong woman. It’s definitely on my must-own list. And, if you leave a comment and SHARE this post on your social media channels, you’ll be entered into the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of this book as soon as it launches Spring 2020.
YUSRA SWIMS
Written by Julie Abery
Illustrated by Sally Deng
Published by Creative Editions (Spring 2020)
Brief synopsis: As a girl in Damascus, Yusra Mardini loved to swim. But then war intervened. Julie Abery’s spare, rhyming verse relates Yusra’s journey from her beloved home in Syria to a sinking boat on the Aegean, and finally to Germany where Yusra swims again and achieves her dream.
I saw this manuscript as a rough draft – and even then, my heart was captured by the power of the story and the beauty of Julie’s text. Now there are illustrations! YAY! And if the cover is any indication of what we will see when we turn the pages, WOW!
Don’t forget to leave a comment…and please share on your social media so we can get the word out about this fabulous upcoming picture book…the more you share, the more chances you have to win the giveaway copy of YUSRA SWIMS. If you don’t want to leave it to chance…you can check out the book and preorder on Amazon. And please remember, your local library wants to increase their collection of beautiful books for children – let them know they need this one on their shelves.
And reviews are such an important thing we can do for our favorite authors…Amazon requires the book to be officially launched, but Goodreads allows reviews now: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46208135-yusra-swims
I hope you have a great rest of your week and return here on Friday for a wonderful picture book review of Nadine Poper’s second debut picture book this year: Porcupette and Moppet!
A fantastic cover. Congratulations, Julie. I can’t wait to see the whole thing.
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Thank you, David!
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Such a great cover. Congrats Julie. Looking forward to it.
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Thanks Maria! I seem to have been talking about this project for such a long time, and now it is almost here!
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Wow, this books sounds powerful and so timely!
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Thank you, Sara.
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I love the cover and can’t wait to read this book. It sounds like an amazing story about an amazing woman.
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She is, Pamela! She really is.
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Beautiful cover! I’m a huge fan of Julie’s lovely, lyrical writing. Her board books are my “go to” baby gifts.
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Thanks Elizabeth! There will be two new board books to choose from next year too! 😊
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Love the cover and I know I will love the story behind it!
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Thank you!
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Beautiful cover! I love how you call the Cover Reveal post an ultrasound. Perfect! Congratulations, Julie and Sally.
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Thank you, Angie!
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Love. Love. Love. 💙💙💙💙 I cant wait to read the book!
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Thanks Laura! 😊
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I love to read nonfiction for kids and if this comes with such a high recommendation from you, I can’t wait to read it myself. I love to write nonfiction for kids, so this will make excellent mentor text for me. I shared on pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/570620215287712995
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Thank you, Danielle and thanks for sharing on Pinterest.
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Such an aspiring story! Yusra is a mighty girl indeed! So happy Julie wrote about her. Shouting from the rooftops.
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Thanks, Keila. She really is a mighty girl! 😊
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Congratulations, Julie, on the cover reveal. I look forward to reading & reviewing this. Please do let me know if you’ll be hosting a blog tour – would love to help spread the word.
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Thanks Patricia! That would be fantastic!
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It´s a beautiful cover. The book sounds amazing!
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Thanks, Corine! 😊
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I’m interested! Gorgeous cover!
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Thank you, Beth! 😊
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Sounds like a young lady with spunk, courage, and the kind of positive attitude we’d love to see stories instill in all readers! Remarkable that Julie discovered Yusra’s life experiences, and anxious to hold this special book in my hands!
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Absolutely! Yusra is an inspiration!
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Congratulations on a a dream come true for you and this story!
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Thank you, Rinda!
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Congratulations Julie! This book looks and sounds fantastic! I can’t wait to read it. And thanks Vivian for this enticing peek.
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Thank you, Beth! 😊
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Beautiful cover! Congrats Julie!
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Thanks, Suzie!
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Beautiful cover of a very interesting story. Can’t wait to read this one. Congrats Julie. Have shared this post on twitter today.
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Thanks for sharing the post, Diane!
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Love this cover so much and can’t wait for the book to sit on my shelf!
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Thanks, Amber! 😊
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Gorgeous cover, Julie! I’m excited for all the girl and boys who will be inspired by this amazing story!! Huge congrats!
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Thanks, Sarah! I think Sally Deng has done an incredible job of bringing this story to life.
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