Last week I was able to attend a preview at Penguin (since the 3rd graders I usually teach at that time were at the Natural History Museum). Here are some of the upcoming titles that I am excited to get my hands on!
I adored the first one, and we were lucky enough to host Sheila at school last fall. Her characters are unforgettable, and I can't wait to dive back into one of my favorite towns. (Publishing February 2014)
I'm intrigued by the premise of a world where animals no longer exists. It is being touted as a "quest, a tearjerker and an environmental fable". It sounds like it will be a perfect fit for so many of my readers! (Publishing in March 2014)
The Sittin' Up, by Shelia T. Moses
Bean and Pole of the Low Meadows are very upset that Mr. Bro. Wiley has passed, but they are also excited to be attending their first sittin' up. Countrified and quirky, just like I like them! (Publishes January 2014)
The Blossoming Universe of Violet Diamond, by Brenda WoodsBiracial Violet's mom is white and her dad (who died before she was born) was black. Violet is tired of being the only brown person in her world and starts to reach out to her late father's family. I'm hoping this will be as good as I want it to be!
The Nethergrim, by Matthew JobinI starred this as soon as the editor said, "smart literary fantasy with enough air and land to satisfy dreamers and realists alike." It was also promoted as a read next for Ranger's Apprentice fans. (Publishes April 2014)
Nightingale's Nest, by Nikki Loftin
Winner for the best cover, this book is "inspired by a Hans Christian Andersen story" and seems like it has just the right amount of magical realism. Blurbed by Anne Ursu as well!
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