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'Valentina and Monster,' written and illustrated by Ángeles Ruiz, received a STARRED review from Kirkus. This imaginative and gentle story of friendship, loss, and grief shows how to hold onto the love from others long after they are gone.

Purchase now→ https://t.co/2IXiYpsxfd

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2021-07-19

I'm all verklempt! I AM SMOKE earned a Kirkus starred review!
"Using sparse but potent text, author Herz presents smoke as a “swirling, roiling mist” vital to nature and to humans. Smoke dissipates quickly, but this poetic text will linger." https://t.co/eaiWtI89Je

9 59
2021-07-15

TERRIFIC, by , is out today -- and it has a constellation of starred reviews!

Kirkus calls it: ⭐️ "Pretty terrific, indeed, and visually marvelous." We agree! 🐢🦡🦉🐒🐍 Pick up a copy anywhere fine books are sold.

https://t.co/1gUJRbqtD9

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2021-07-07

Kirkus Reviews says is “a sweet about the joys of & Pre-order today! Link in bio! 📚🐈‍⬛💕Read the full here: https://t.co/pgdtbooONc

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2021-06-30

DANNY CHUNG SUMS IT UP illustrated by and published by has a KIRKUS REVIEW!!! 🎉

https://t.co/ZSBvpsjn36

3 15
2021-06-25

The first review for THE PLENTIFUL DARKNESS came in from Kirkus, and I’m so very pleased!

“Deliciously on-brand, with inventive magic, lyrical writing, and that just-right creep factor.”

🖤 Full review: https://t.co/PhiZ2tB9JX

11 44
2021-06-11

Hello! Here's my red wolf fursona, Kirkus. :)

4 7
2021-06-03

First review is in and it's a shiny 🌟STAR 🌟 from Kirkus!! 🤩🤩 This book is so special to me and I couldn't be happier about this news.

5 37
2021-05-06

“A solid mystery that springs like a well-coiled mousetrap.” –Kirkus Reviews

"Full of humor, friendship, and new beginnings." —Booklist

“An engaging story full of mystery and mischief.” —Foreword Reviews
https://t.co/raJem3TbLo

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2021-04-28

Happy Book Birthday WELCOME HOME, WHALES!

“Beautifully tender, moving, and even hopeful.” —Kirkus Reviews

Order your copy from your local
https://t.co/kWJiHKF9Xp

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2021-04-07

NOT NOW, COW is the latest delight from , illustrated by -- and it's coming out tomorrow! Kirkus's STARRED review says: ⭐️ "Pure fun; readers and preschoolers will applaud both the silliness and practicalities presented." 🚫🐮

https://t.co/Reb2GBMgCU

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2021-04-06

Hello !
I'm a picture book author-illustrator

Launched The Word For Friend, during 'the year of feeling invisible, 2020!'

(but happily Kirkus put it on their "Best of 2020 list"!⭐️)

See more at https://t.co/dA1MJXw7DS

5 25
2021-03-30

Kirkus Reviews says GENIE MEANIE Orca Book Publishers is "An important story about bullying."
Plus, who doesn't want to read about a genie on hiatus?

11 28
2021-03-17

Yes! I wrote the early drafts of NOT NOW, COW and ONE SHEEP, TWO SHEEP in 2010. Then I tucked them away for EIGHT YEARS. They sold in a two book deal and COW recently earned a ⭐️ from Kirkus.

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2021-03-15

ALLERGIC is a new MG Graphic Novel about a kid's quest for the perfect pet. It's by Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter, and it has a starred review from Kirkus! ⭐️"A heartachingly enjoyable tale of resilience"

Get your own copy on Tuesday, 3/2!

https://t.co/QRRWlY5pFt

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2021-02-25

The first review for SING WITH ME and CANTA CONMIGO by illus by is a "sparkling" star!!

⭐️"Corpus Christi native López smartly focuses on the road that got Selena to her success...she gets the details and tone right." --Kirkus https://t.co/kAZsTmRwzj

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2021-02-22

Genie Meanie is “An important story about bullying.” - Kirkus Reviews. T/Ls and Parents, sign up https://t.co/D3UMtE90qK before 31 Jan, 2021 to win one of two signed copies!

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2021-01-29

I'm Kate Garchinsky, and surface designer living and birding in the woodlands outside Philadelphia, PA. My illustrations have been described as "enchanting" (SLJ) "beautiful" (Booklist) and "darkly atmospheric" (Kirkus). 💌 kategarchinskybooks @ gmail

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2021-01-13

This made me smile: Kirkus called my forthcoming novel, SWITCHED, "A dog lover’s delight with a chewy center." Just what I was shooting for.

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2021-01-13