Children’s Bookselling

04 Sep

Q&A with Katherine Rundell, Author of September/October Kids’ Indie Next List Top Pick “Impossible Creatures”

"Katherine Rundell takes us on an extraordinary journey that taps into the deep magic of fantasy storytelling. Reminiscent of C. S. Lewis, with evocative layers of myth and legend. Once you start this adventure, you won’t be able to stop," said Jessica Hahl of Books Inc. in San Francisco, CA.

 

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14 Aug

September/October 2024 Kids’ Indie Next List Preview

Here is a preview of the titles on the September/October 2024 Kids’ Indie Next List flier, arriving at stores in the upcoming Kids’ Box mailing.

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03 Jul

Q&A with Loren Long, Author of July/August Kids’ Indie Next List Top Pick “The Yellow Bus”

“A yellow bus drives children to school each day and finds joy in her purpose. Then, she transports senior citizens from one place to another, finding joy there, too. Loren Long’s picture book is full of detail and wonder that will enthrall readers of all ages,” said Cathy Berner of Blue Willow Bookshop in Houston, Texas.

 

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29 May

July/August 2024 Kids’ Indie Next List Preview

Here is a preview of the titles on the July/August 2024 Kids’ Indie Next List flier, arriving at stores in the upcoming Kids’ Box mailing.

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01 May

Q&A with Lindsay Currie, Author of May/June Kids’ Indie Next List Top Pick “The Mystery of Locked Rooms”

“Full of clever puzzles, exciting rooms and adventures, and (of course) a little bit spooky. I love a good ‘kids solve it themselves’ story, and this one had the perfect character trio front and center. This book made me want to be a kid again,” said Jordan Felkey of Three Avenues Bookshop in Chicago, Illinois.

 

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10 Apr

May/June 2024 Kids’ Indie Next List Preview

Here is a preview of the titles on the May/June 2024 Kids’ Indie Next List flier, arriving at stores in the upcoming Kids’ Box mailing.

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06 Mar

A Q&A with Michelle Knudsen and Kevin Hawkes, Author and Illustrator of March/April Kids’ Indie Next List Top Pick “Luigi, The Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten”

“Luigi may have eight legs instead of four, may prefer webs over snuggling under blankets, and would surely rather eat a bug than play with a toy one. He may be a spider in body, but he’ll always be a kitten at heart. A super sweet, unique pet story,” said Angie Tally of The Country Bookshop in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

 

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07 Feb

March/April 2024 Kids’ Indie Next List Preview

Here is a preview of the titles on the March/April 2024 Kids’ Indie Next List flier, arriving at stores in the upcoming Kids’ Box mailing.

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10 Jan

A Q&A with Allison Saft, Author of January/February Kids’ Indie Next List Top Pick “A Fragile Enchantment”

“A tender, romantic tale about living up to your family’s legacy and the crossroads of what’s expected of you and what your heart desires. Saft’s prose is utterly enchanting; you can’t help but melt into her luscious world. You will swoon!” said Joseline Diaz of Kepler’s Books in Menlo Park, California.

 

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06 Dec

January/February 2024 Kids’ Indie Next List Preview

Here is a preview of the titles on the January/February 2024 Kids’ Indie Next List flier, arriving at stores in the upcoming Kids’ Box mailing.

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01 Nov

A Q&A with Ali Hazelwood, Author of November/December Kids’ Indie Next List Top Pick “Check & Mate”

“Ali Hazelwood’s young adult debut delivers an exciting ride of rediscovery and second chances,” said Kaylie Padgett of Women & Children First in Chicago, Illinois.

 

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11 Oct

November/December 2023 Kids’ Indie Next List Preview

Here is a preview of the titles on the November/December 2023 Kids’ Indie Next List flier, arriving at stores in the upcoming Kids’ Box mailing.

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06 Sep

A Q&A with Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass, Authors of September/October Kids’ Indie Next List Top Pick “The Lost Library”

“This was a good ghost story with polite ghosts, a mouse-sympathizing cat, and some adventure-seeking fifth graders. A great story for kids to read by themselves or out loud — I can’t wait to share it!” said Angela Burns of Little Bean Books in Antioch, Illinois.

 

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09 Aug

September/October 2023 Kids’ Indie Next List Preview

Here is a preview of the titles on the September/October 2023 Kids’ Indie Next List flier, arriving at stores in the upcoming Kids’ Box mailing.

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26 Jul

A Q&A with Emily Habeck, Indies Introduce Author of the August Indie Next List Top Pick “Shark Heart”

“This beautiful and heartbreaking story explores the power of love, grief, and taking those first steps towards moving on,” said Beth Seufer Buss of Bookmarks in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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