Cover Reveal:  ÁNH’S NEW WORD

Just like the unveiling of a piece of artwork at a museum, the cover reveal of an upcoming picture book is an exciting moment! I’m always thrilled when I get the chance to do that – especially for a book that I’ve seen in early drafts. Hanh Bui is a dear friend – and I couldn’t be happier for her second book in what I know is going to be a long line of titles – she is a prolific writer who pours her heart on the page. And with a cover reveal, the illustrator gets a chance to shine…and Bao Luu’s art is like a beacon of light, radiating warmth and reflecting the emotions of the characters. The book launches from Feiwel and Friends/Macmillan on May 14, 2024…and you are getting the first peek RIGHT NOW! Ready! Set! GO!

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Happy Book Birthday: WHERE WILDFLOWERS GROW Plus Giveaway

I always love singing Happy Birthday to new books…and especially when they are debut books for new authors…like WHERE WILDFLOWERS GROW by Hà Dinh, illustrated by Bao Luu, published by Waterbrook. This is such a beautiful story…and Hà Dinh is a beautiful writer…in fact, the entry she submitted for the 2021 #50PreciousWords won spot #1.

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