| Picture Books for Fall
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
2:00-3:00 PM ET, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM PT
Visual storytelling provides one of the earliest building blocks for helping young minds make sense of their emotions and surroundings. Join this webcast for a preview into the colorful and candid world of picture books, spanning timeless educational concepts to stories of loss and hope.
Featured title:
Stick and Stone: Best Friends Forever! by Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld- This ode to unconditional love is a brand new adventure for New York Times best-selling BFFs Stick and Stone, in which Stick searches for his family tree and discovers the importance of found family and forever friends. With bright, engaging illustrations from best-selling creator Tom Lichtenheld, Beth Ferry’s story explores the importance of learning about our roots, as well as the ability of friends and found family to help us grow strong in heart and mind. Little Bird's Day, by Sally Morgan, illustrated by Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr- One of the “Top 150 Most Anticipated Fall Books” (Kirkus), a calming, poetic and powerful read-aloud bedtime story pays tribute to nature—from an Indigenous artist duo. The Longest Storm, by Dan Yaccarino- From acclaimed author-artist Dan Yaccarino comes the picture book that helps us understand what we’ve just been through. Slam Dunk Sammy, by David Aro- Sammy is the smallest kid on the basketball court. But ever since the first time his father held him up to dunk a ball, Sammy felt like he was meant to fly. When the other kids won't pick Sammy for their team, he uses that as motivation to practice his skills and get stronger. Each day, Sammy tries and tries again until one day, he becomes a neighborhood legend. Readers will learn about the important skills of setting goals and staying disciplined in this inspirational tale of the powers of determination.
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Presenters: Heidi Hill, Founder & Publisher, Blue Dot Kids Press
Lauren Wengrovitz, Marketing Associate, Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins
Lisa DiSarro, Executive Director of Marketing, Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins
Deborah Sloan, Marketing, mineditionUS/Astra Publishing
Katie Kawa, Editorial Director, Windmill Books
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