Stay tuned for a Perfect Picture Book Friday review of the book and a Will Write for Cookies Q&A with Fiona later this week.
The book launches today and is available on Amazon and in bookstores everywhere!
And, if you leave a comment, you will be entered into the giveaway to win a copy of NUMENIA AND THE HURRICANE! Also, don’t forget to come back on Friday and Saturday and you can comment on those posts and get another entry ticket in the giveaway hat!!!! Also, please share on social media for extra chances to win. When you share on social media, you extend the circle of people who will discover this beautiful book!
Enjoy the week, my friends. I’m in Chicago at the moment, getting read to do an Author Night presentation for my granddaughter’s school, the Lycee Francais…sharing my new picture book, MAKING THEIR VOICES HEARD: The Inspiring Friendship of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe, illustrated by Alleanna Harris and published by Little Bee Books.
Congratulations Fiona! The book looks beautiful. And best of luck with your presentation Vivian.
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Wow what a presentation and fantastic music and soulful art.
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Wow, Fiona! This looks fantastic! I can’t wait to read it for myself, and my granddaughters will love it!
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The book looks wonderful!
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Congratulations Fiona! This book looks beautiful, I can’t wait to read!
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This is beautiful! I have never heard of whimbrels, so especially look forward to reading it and seeing more gorgeous illustrations.
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Oh My! The trailer is movie-theater-preview quality with exciting music, drama, and suspense!
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Congratulations, Fiona! And enjoy the author event at your granddaughter’s school, Vivian.
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Wow! What a fantastic trailer! I can’t wait to read the book. I love the line “Ten thousand hissing raindrops freed!” Gorgeous language and art!
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Precious. Lots of luck to you.
Joan Ramirez
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Congrats, Fiona! The book looks wonderful! What a fun opportunity, Vivian!
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I can’t wait to “meet” this inspirational and courageous bird for myself. I shared on tumblr: https://yesreaderwriterpoetmusician.tumblr.com/post/190387897867/happy-book-birthday-numenia-and-the-hurricane
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This just looks awesome! Beautiful trailer! I can’t wait to read it!
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I’m so excited to see this book.
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The trailer is exquisite. I’m looking forward to reading it.
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Congrats!
I will love a new book and I just found out about you but I will try to get to know you better.
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It’s fantastic to have books like this for children that are based on truth.
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The trailer for this book is enticing! Can’t wait to see the real thing. Congrats, Fiona!
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What a beautiful trailer. I’m looking forward to getting my hands on this book!
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