Vancouver has turned into a snow globe these past few days! Winter may have had a late start here, but it is certainly making up for it this week. So grab a blanket and get cozy by the fireplace (or by a candle) as we dive into what’s been happening in the children’s publishing industry!
YAing Updates
First, let’s start with what’s been happening at Young Adulting since I last wrote you! Here’s a recap of the fantastic reviews we’ve published:
- “While Foul Lady Fortune is loosely based on Shakespeare’s comedy As You Like It, the spy noir storyline, sci-fi and fantasy twists, and turbulent political backdrop all mark the novel as wholly distinct and highly entertaining.” Claudine Yip reviews Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong
- “Full of fun phrases and adorable illustrations, What Does Little Crocodile Say? is a fantastic picture book with so many valuable lessons to offer young readers.” Gabrielle Tselos reviews What Does Little Crocodile Say? by Eva Montanari
- “Who Owns the Clouds? is a deeply empathic story depicting the innocent people whose lives are affected by the bitterness of war.” Charlotte Mundy reviews Who Owns the Clouds? by Mario Brassard, illus. Gerard DuBois, transl. Yvette Ghione
Industry News
Events
On Wednesday, March 1, LIBYRExtraCredit will be conducting a live conversation about craft and storytelling with bestselling and award-winning author Dusti Bowling and librarian and blogger extraordinaire Betsy Bird. Click here to register and learn more!
Check out this online masterclass on self-publishing with author and editor Tiara Jade Chutkhan on March 2nd at 7pm EST (4pm PST). Here, Tiara Jade will demystify the indie publishing process and offer valuable insight for emerging authors. Admission is $10.00 CAD. Register here!
The Canadian Children’s Book Centre is hosting a Get Published! webinar on March 25! The webinar will focus on writing picture books and fiction for young people and include expert advice for industry professionals. Click here to register and learn more!
Advice
Check out this clip from the UBC Creative Writing Department’s “An Insider’s Guide to Children’s Publishing” panel! Amy Tompkins talks about her position as a literary agent! This segment provides insight on the industry for anyone looking to publish children’s literature or pursue careers in publishing.
As always, please do send us your news related to children’s and young adult literature at young.adulting@ubc.ca so we can feature them in future newsletters. Our newsletter is published on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. And remember to keep up with us on Twitter and Instagram!
Take care, and happy reading,
The Young Adulting Editors
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