If you have never preordered a book from Indie Bound before, I want to assure you that it is as quick and easy to buy books from your local indie bookstore as it is to click on any big retailer's "buy now" button.  If you choose to preorder you copy and pick it up at the launch party January 6th, you will be entered to win one of these fabulous door prizes:
 It's that time of year again... the time of annual art shows. (And holiday shopping, of course!) Come see my illustrations, along with other New England area artists at these shows:  Jamestown Arts Center Members’ Show 2017 | CREATE/REACT Where: Jamestown Arts Center 18 Valley Street, Jamestown, Rhode Island 02835 When: November 2 - December 2. The Newport Mercury's wrote extensive coverage of this show, which includes a photo of my print "Snow Mama" (scroll through to #6). Warwick Center for the Arts | Digital Arts Juried Exhibit My piece Wishing Rocks got an honorable mention in this eccletic show that illustrates the breadth of innovative art being done with digital media. Where: Warwick Center for the Arts 13259 Post Road, Warwick, Rhode Island 02886 When: November 15 - December 22 Opening Reception: Thursday, Nov. 30, 6-8pm More information: click here East Greenwich Free Library | Winter's Eve
Where: East Greenwich Free Library 82 Peirce Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818 When: December 4 - 29, 2017 Opening Reception: December 7th, 6pm – 8pm More information: click here  Source: Photographs of Antarctica by Christopher Michel LOVE, MAMA is fiction, but the illustrations in the book are based on my research into the animals and built environment on real Antarctic islands. I even had the chance to talk with scientists who work in the Southern Ocean about the animals they saw in their work - and what kind of souvenirs are available in Antarctic research station gift shops. Cool facts: Chinstrap penguins actually collect rocks. They will even give them to each other as gifts. (And also fight over them, like human siblings.)  Source: Photographs of Antarctica by Christopher Michel Kipling and his Mama live on an imaginary island in a real part of the world. Chinstrap penguins make their homes on the rocky islands in the Weddell Sea - between the southern tip of Argentina and Antarctica. All of the animals in LOVE, MAMA live or migrate in this part of the southern ocean.  Click on the map to download a printable PDF This is the southern-most post office in South America - located in Tierra del Fuego National Park, Argentina. It is staffed by human postal workers, but it looks like birds and seals could easily take over.  Source: Wikimedia commons, user Zuarin Interested in learning more? Download this free educational guide created by Deb Gonzales! It's full of STEAM-infused activities and printables for K-2 students. All are aligned with common core standards.  Click on the image to download a PDF of the guide.
 The grand prize gift package includes:
Preordering from Books on the Square: If you preorder LOVE, MAMA directly from Books on the Square, I will sign and personalize it for you. Call: 401-331-9097 or 1-888-669-9660 (toll free), or, Order online: BOTS on IndieBound, Check the "pick up in store" box, and write "For LOVE, MAMA launch party January 6th" in the comments box at checkout. Alternatively, you can preorder from BOTS and have it shipped to your home, and I will sign it on January 2 before it gets mailed to you. Write in comments box: "Requesting a signed copy" and include the details of the person to whom you would like it addressed.  It's never to early to plan out your social calendar for that all-important party weekend of January 6th! Please join me at Books on the Square for a special story hour and book launch PARTY at 11am. There will be snacks. And books. And crafts. And what more could you ask for to brighten those post-holiday blahs? LOVE, MAMA LAUNCH PARTY Where: Books on the Square, 471 Angell Street, Providence, RI 02906 (Parking in rear or on street) When: Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11am. Ensure you get a signed copy of LOVE, MAMA by pre-ordering from Books on the Square! Call: 401-331-9097 or 1-888-669-9660 (toll free), or, Order online: BOTS on IndieBound, Check the "pick up in store" box, and write "For LOVE, MAMA launch party January 6th" in the comments box at checkout.  One of three fabulous door prizes for those come to the launch party!  Do you want to do something great for your school or library while also helping those affected by hurricane Harvey? Bidding is now open for KidLitCares. Organized by Kate Messner, this fundraiser brings together an amazing amount of talent to offer almost 200 amazing items from book critiques to classroom visits to original art. Want to have me visit your classroom or library? Then bid on my auction item, and receive an awesome package in Winter 2018. I can teach a mini writing workshop for your K-2 students, talk about the process of writing, or simply read my book aloud for story time. I'm offering - as one auction item:
Bidding starts at $50.00. Winning bidders will donate directly to the red cross, and provide a receipt of their tax-deductible donation. Click on the cover image below to go to the auction page:  And don't take my word for it! The list of authors, illustrators, editors, and agents who have items available for bidding is amazing. www.katemessner.com/kidlit-cares-our-hurricane-harvey-relief-effort/Bid on them all!
 Check out the 2018 picture book debut authors & illustrators at our new Epic Eighteen website!
Keep track of what we are up to, and see the latest book cover reveals by checking out our twitter hashtag #epic18. It's gonna be epic...  I'm celebrating my favorite flightless birds by sharing the cover for my upcoming picture book LOVE, MAMA!
When Mama goes on a trip, her baby penguin Kipling knows she’ll return home soon—yet he still can’t help but miss her. After all, Pillow Mama won’t read, Picture Mama won’t laugh, and Snow Mama is too cold to cuddle. LOVE, MAMA is being published by Roaring Brook Press, and will be in bookstores in early 2018. I can't wait to share it with you. To preorder, ask your favorite indie bookseller for ISBN 978-1-62672-949-0. Roaring Brook Press, mackids.com This is both a list of books that make great Valentine’s Day gifts Valentine’s Day love note to some of my favorite picture books, new and old. Warm fuzzies everywhere. This year, I am sharing the love by giving books to my children’s teachers and librarians on Valentine’s Day.  Worm Loves Worm by J. J. Austrian, Illustrated by Mike Curato Jane Yolen called it “a word perfect (and picture perfect) picture book, and I couldn’t agree more. Worm Loves Worm is a simple story, with simple text, about simple invertebrates, that boils down all the complexities that adults attach to words like marriage to the simple point that love is love. In Mike Curato’s own words: “In Worm Loves Worm, no matter the opinions and criticisms of others, Worm and Worm hold fast to what is most important to them: each other… People will love who they love. This is what makes us human. This book is a celebration of love.” Valentine: Yes, Worm and Worm, it really is that simple. Love you both.  Be a Friend by Salina Yoon Be A Friend is a sweet story about a little boy named Dennis who only communicates through mime. He feels isolated and alone until a classmate, Joy, reaches out to him and they become friends. Salina Yoon’s illustrations are charming and the simple text lets the visual storyline of acceptance and love shine through. Valentine: [Gestures unwrapping a gift of Be A Friend] [Hugs self] [Smiles]  Stella Brings the Family by Miriam B. Schiffer, illustrated by Holly Clifton-Brown Stella Brings the Family is set on Mother’s Day, but the message of a child’s love for her family is perfect for Valentine’s. Stella is a little girl with two dads, who is told to invite her mother to a school Mother’s Day party. Unlike the adults in charge of party planning, Stella realizes that her family is really made up of all of the adults who love and support her every day. Valentine: Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you! Really, ALL of you!  I Love You, Stinky Face
by Lisa Mccourt, illustrated by Cyd Moore An oldie-but-goodie, I Love You Stinky Face is one of my favorite bedtime read-aloud books. The text and illustrations work together to create a comforting, yet silly, reassurance of love and complete acceptance of the child by the mother. The child main character is dressed in gender-neutral clothing and is never identified with a gendered pronoun. Valentine: I made you this Valentine out of bugs and slime. I love you, my little swamp monster. Roaring Brook will be publishing my debut picture book LOVE, MAMA in Winter 2018!  |
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