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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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06 Mar

The April 2024 Indie Next List Preview

Here are the 25 Indie Next List and 6 Now in Paperback picks on the April 2024 Indie Next List flier.

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06 Mar

An Indies Introduce Q&A with Loretta Lopez

“City Girls is a very honest and powerful reminder that adults aren’t the only ones who experience tribulation, and that each child has their own story to tell. I am excited to see it in schools, libraries, and indie bookstores,” said Maryan Liban of Cover to Cover Books for Young Readers in Columbus, Ohio.

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06 Mar

An Indies Introduce Q&A with Damilare Kuku

“An anthem for strong-willed women of the 21st century, these stories will burrow under your skin and light your blood on fire. The women of Lagos have been put down by men for too long, and they’re reclaiming their power in force. Sharp-witted and fierce, Damilare Kuku speaks directly to the heart and compels you to unveil your inner bad*ss,” said Melissa Sagendorph of Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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06 Mar
Children's Institute 2024 (Ci2024)

30 Booksellers Win Scholarships to Children's Institute 2024

Scholarship recipients receive waived registration fees to in-person Children’s Institute, a comped hotel room during the Institute, and up to $600 reimbursement for travel to and from the Institute. 

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