Well, it's that time of year again. Our department is headed to Chicago for ALA 2009, and we are loaded up with goodies. Between galleys, symtio cards, and tote bags, we've got giveaways covered. Be sure to stop by our booth and meet us in person--we're Booth # 1911. For a full list of our author signings, head over to Early Word. And of course, don't miss our title presentation!
See you in the Windy City!
-Kayleigh
Since Ken Davis was a little boy, he has been going to the library to read, research and explore the world of ideas. Recently, Ken went to the New York Public Library to see a copy of The Declaration of Independence in Thomas Jefferson's own hand. It's now on display.
How pumped up do you think he was when he got home?
-Virginia
Here’s the latest installment in our video series, A Book A Minute. This series features our colleagues talking about the latest book they’re reading – in one minute or less! Today we have Tavia Kowalchuk, Director of Marketing at William Morrow talking about Return to Sullivans Island- Dot Frank’s highly anticipated sequel to mega hit, Sullivans Island. If you want to read a letter from Dot talking about the importance of libraries in her life, check out our previous post.
-Virginia
This blog has gotten a lot of buzz today, and it is well-earned. Awful Library Books has become a departmental favorite, and we just had to share. What's the worst library book you've ever shelved?
-Kayleigh
Dot Frank’s latest book, Return to Sullivans Island went on sale this week. This is the long awaited sequel to her first novel, the bestselling Sullivan's Island which launched Dot’s career. It debuted on the New York Times list at number nine, went back to press twenty five times, was published in ten foreign languages and today there are over one million copies in print.
Publishers Weekly calls Return to Sullivans Island “tight storytelling, winsomely oddball characters and touches of Southern magic make this a winner.”
The following letter is from Dot to librarians. Enjoy…
Continue reading "Dorothea Benton Frank’s Letter to Librarians" »
Here in the Library Marketing department, we're gearing up for ALA 2009. But there's another important event that takes place first: Independence Day. Check out some fun facts about the 4th from Ken Davis' blog-- I guarantee you'll learn something new!
-Kayleigh
We've just recently blogged about the memoir, Perfection, by Julie Metz. For a better look at Julie's new life, as well as the events she discusses in her memoir, don't miss this incredible profile from Wednesday's New York Times. Happy Friday!
-Kayleigh
"In light of events in Iran and elsewhere, it seems fitting to remember that on June 18, 1948, the United Nations Commission on Human Rights chaired by Eleanor Roosevelt adopted its International Declaration of Human Rights setting up a 'common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations.'"
For Ken's full post, and more about This Day in History, check out his blog.
Whoever this kid is, I want him at my next party…
-Virginia
