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Author Video For
The Fountains of Silence
Author Video For
Salt to the Sea
Author Video for
Between Shades of Gray
Author Video for
Out of the Easy
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The paperback edition of ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ข๐จ๐ก๐ง๐๐๐ก๐ฆ ๐ข๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ will be published on September 29th. Although I'm unable to tour due to the pandemic, I'm partnering with my local bookstore, Parnassus Books, to offer ๐ฆ๐๐๐ก๐๐, ๐ฃ๐๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ข๐ก๐๐๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ฃ๐๐๐ฆ of the book for you. Give a signed book as a gift! ๐ Order by 9/28. Details in the video and order link: https://www.parnassusbooks.net/fountainsofsilence
The Farsi edition of SALT TO THE SEA published by Mirdashti Publications for IRAN and translated by Farid Mostofi. Thanks to harirherself for this beautiful photo! ๐ Would love to hear from readers of this Farsi edition. #globalreadingcommunity
Middle grade and young adult writersโ
I'm honored to be one of the judges for the 2021 Kate Dopirak Craft and Community Award through the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators. Submissions open Sept. 15th! The award celebrates the beautiful, loving spirit of Kate Dopirak. โค๏ธ https://katedopirakaward.com/about-the-award/
I'm honored to be one of the judges for the 2021 Kate Dopirak Craft and Community Award through the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators. Submissions open Sept. 15th! The award celebrates the beautiful, loving spirit of Kate Dopirak. โค๏ธ https://katedopirakaward.com/about-the-award/
About the Award โ Kate Dopirak Craft & Community Award
In 2021, one middle grade or young adult writer will be selected by a panel of judges as the recipient of the 2021 Kate Dopirak Craft and Community Award, which includes the following:
katedopirakaward.com
Virtual LearnersโJoin me on Tuesday for another session through the Wave Learning Festival! ๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ค๐ง๐ฎ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐: ๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ช๐จ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ค๐ฌ๐๐ง ๐ค๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ค๐ง๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ will explore writing about underrepresented history. We'll discuss research and the power of historical fiction to facilitate progress, create pathways for global dialogue, and give voice to the voiceless. Register: https://bit.ly/2Eu2jsU
Looking forward to meeting with educators and virtual learners tonight for a fun chat about plot, character, setting, and voice! This workshop is part of 'Wave 5' of the Wave Learning Festival!
http://www.wavelf.org/courses
http://www.wavelf.org/courses
