Episode #212: Is Publishing Okay? Part Two Plus Trends
Grace and Alvina once again talk about some recent publishing news, including how authors are feeling about the industry and what is and is not working in children's book publishing in terms of trends.
How have you been?
Grace had a nice dinner with her friend Kate Milford and has been busy writing her novel. Chinese menu comes out in a few weeks! Alvina is back in NY after a fun vacation in California. It is so nice to go to the ocean. Alvina explains why she loves NY though and probably won’t move there.
Revisiting Issues in Publishing News
Grace talks about how author and illustrator’s feel about the publishing world today. There is anxiety everywhere in publishing. The Book Friends discuss writing trends, YA trends, Romantacy, and middle grade hardcovers. View this Publisher’s Weekly article on the shifting middle grade market. Books mentioned:
Fortune Cookie Segment: AI Books
Gratefuls!
Grace is introduced to “Letterboxing” and is looking forward to starting the activity with her daughter Hazel. Grace is also grateful for her 6th starred review of Chinese Menu! Alvina is grateful to return to cool mornings in NY!
PRE-ORDER Chinese Menu now! Grace’s first middle grade novel since before the pandemic! It is for all ages to enjoy though!
I just wanted to remind everyone that you can get also free virtual classroom visit with me if you pre-order from the The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. The virtual visit will be on and about the Moon Festival in Sept—so lots of possible curriculum tie-ins! If you pre-order “Chinese Menu” from Porter Square Books , you will receive this enamel pin with your autographed book. Perfect for this upcoming year of the dragon—make sure you get your order in! Exclusive for pre-orders and only while supplies last.
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