Turning The Page

New Stories For Newtown

This past weekend, I attended the Turning the Page: New Stories for Newtown event in Connecticut. The tragedy that befell the people of Newtown at Sandy Hook Elementary School this past December left so many of us wishing we could reach out and help the community recover. This literary festival, cosponsored by the Children’s Book Council (CBC), the C.H. Booth Library’s Books Heal Hearts fund, and many children’s book publishers, including ABRAMS, had an important impact on the community.

Poem In Your Pocket Day

Select A Poem, Carry It With You, And Share It With Others Throughout The Day

Today is national Poem in Your Pocket Day! According to the Academy of American Poets, today is a day to select a poem, carry it with you, and share it with others throughout the day. Poem in Your Pocket is a big day at ABRAMS —including a trip to The Today Show with the children’s group to share some poetry and spread the word, as well as pocket-sized poems on the desk of every employee.

Enter to win a Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel Valentine’s Day Prize Pack!

One Copy of the Book, Greg Heffley Tattoos, An Official Third Wheel Magnet, and Chocolate

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner— tomorrow to be exact. And what’s on our minds here at Amulet Books? Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel, of course!

Enter to win a Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel Valentine’s Day prize pack! Included in the prize pack (pictured) is one copy of the book, Greg Heffley tattoos, an official Third Wheel magnet, and chocolate. You’ll win the same kind of chocolate that was given to every Abrams employee on the official release day!

Nine Questions with GENIE WISHES Author Elisabeth Dahl

Author Interview

GENIE WISHES is a charming middle-grade novel about a one-of-a-kind fifth grader’s wishes, hopes, and dreams. Written by Elisabeth Dahl, a debut author, the book will be published by Amulet Books, an imprint of ABRAMS, in April 2013. GENIE WISHES is a story about fifth grade—highs, lows, and hamster erasers—as seen through the eyes of the class blogger, Genie. Learn more about GENIE WISHES and more about Elisabeth after the break!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel

On Tour with Author Jeff Kinney: Part Three

November 13th, 2012 was the much anticipated release day of the biggest book of the year: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel by Jeff Kinney, published by Amulet Books! Jeff toured seven states and reached forty-nine booksellers in the Midwest. Learn more about the tour here, and go behind the scenes of the last leg of the tour and Jeff’s Today Show appearance after the break!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel

The Biggest Book Of The Year!

The biggest book of the year, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel by Jeff Kinney, is now out and available for purchase! Jeff is on the road, touring seven states and reaching forty-nine booksellers. Learn more about the tour here. On the release day (yesterday, November 13th) Abrams held an in-house celebration, complete with hot chocolate, baked goods, a costume contest, and copies of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel for everyone!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel

On Tour With Author Jeff Kinney

Today, November 13th, 2012, is the much anticipated release day of the biggest book of the year: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel by Jeff Kinney, published by Amulet Books! Jeff is on the road, touring seven states and reaching forty-nine booksellers. Learn more about the tour here, and check out tour updates after the break!

The Brooklyn Book Festival

Amy Ignatow and Susanna Reich Represent

The Brooklyn Book Festival was this past Sunday, September 23rd at Brooklyn Borough Hall. According to the festival, this was the biggest one yet: over 280 authors, 104 panels, and 50 “bookend” events that occurred throughout the week. ABRAMS had two amazing authors attend: Amy Ignatow and Susanna Reich.

The Five Lives of Our Cat Zook

Four Questions with Author Joanne Rocklin

The Five Lives of Our Cat Zook is a warm-hearted middle-grade novel about Oona, a curious and spunky big sister, her little brother, Fred, and their adored cat, Zook (short for Zucchini). When Zook gets sick and has to stay with the vet, Oona tells Fred the story of Zook’s previous lives, ranging in style from fairy tale to grand epic to slice of life. Each of Zook’s lives has echoes in Oona’s own family life, which is going through a transition she’s not yet ready to face.

CakeLove in the Morning: The Starter Scone

Another Delicious Recipe from CakeLove In The Morning

Breakfast and baking are two very important things to me, which is why I was immediately drawn to the beautiful, expansive CakeLove in the Morning: Recipes for Muffins, Scones, Pancakes, Waffles, Biscuits, Frittatas, and Other Breakfast Treats by Warren Brown. I’ve also been to one of Brown’s bakeries in Washington, DC and I’m truly a fan of his work and the incredible path he took to becoming a baker!