LibraryLinkNJ's third annual Book Bash will begin in just a few weeks. Catch up on the fun all summer long by attending a publisher book buzz or author event, and be entered to win literary prizes from our sponsors.
Looking to add to your library’s collection or simply stock up on your TBR? Join us for a book buzz with Astra Books for Young Readers, Chronicle, and Levine Querido on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 2pm EST. Prizes will include a sampling of children’s books from Astra Books and Chronicle as well as literary-related prizes from Out of Print.
Interesting in hearing from some of your favorite children’s authors? Join us for a conversation with picture book authors Kyle Lukoff, Breanna Carzoo, and Debbi Michiko Florence on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 3pm EST.
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Kyle Lukoff is the author of many books for young readers. His debut middle-grade novel, Too Bright to See, received a Newbery honor, the Stonewall award, and was a National Book Award finalist. His picture book When Aidan Became a Brother also won the Stonewall, and his book Call Me Max has been banned in schools across the country.
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A third-generation Japanese American, Debbi Michiko Florence is the acclaimed author of more than 20 books for children and tweens. She loves to write stories about friendship and family. Her middle grade novels include Sweet and Sour and Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai. She is also the author of the award-winning Jasmine Toguchi chapter book series.
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Breanna Carzoo is an author-illustrator who creates illustrations with cut paper collage and mixed media. Her debut picture book LOU was named a Kirkus Best Picture Book of 2022 and was shortlisted for the Barnes and Noble Children’s and YA Book Awards. Her latest picture book, The Squish was released in May 2024.
We would like to thank our 2024 sponsors: Astra House Books for Young Readers, W.W. Norton & Company, Penguin Random House, Hachette Book Group, Levine Querido, Abrams Books, HarperCollins, Out of Print, Lee & Low, Macmillan, Chronicle