The Author Village Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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Hilo Book 11: The Great Space Iguana: (A Graphic Novel)
Judd WinickThe Author VillageA very happy book birthday to the NINTH book in this wonderful middle grade graphic novel series. Congratulations to @JuddWinick on the release of HILO: GINA AND THE LAST CITY ON EARTH. Welcome to the world! https://t.co/EhhNHDW4Af
Hardcover, 2025
$14.99$7.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A First Time for Everything
Dan SantatThe Author VillageCongratulations and happy book birthday to @dsantat!! Today’s the day — A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING, Dan’s graphic novel memoir is finally here. Huzzah!! https://t.co/auZf7y9oRE
Paperback, 2023
$14.99$7.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Best Friends
Shannon HaleThe Author VillageThere’s still time! To promote today’s (6/2 3 PM (ET)) In Conversation, @haleshannon and LeUyen Pham are giving away FIVE pieces of ORIGINAL ART from their graphic novel BEST FRIENDS. Follow and retweet before 2 PM (ET) on 6/2. No purchase necessary. #ConversationsTAV https://t.co/DiBhty4UBI
Paperback, 2019
$12.99$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Over and Under the Rainforest
Kate MessnerThe Author VillageWishing a very happy book birthday to OVER AND UNDER THE RAINFOREST, @KateMessner’s newest picture book in her nature series with @csneal and @ChronicleKids. Welcome to the world! https://t.co/hkhOQItyXy
Hardcover, 2020
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A Scatter of Light
Malinda LoThe Author VillageA very happy book birthday to A SCATTER OF LIGHT. The National Book Award-winning author @malindalo’s new book is here. Welcome to the world! #NBAwards https://t.co/J4lZxQsh26
Paperback, 2023
$12.99$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
How to Write a Story: (Read-Aloud Book, Learn to Read and Write)
Kate MessnerThe Author VillageThree books, one day!!! Congrats, congrats, congrats to @KateMessner on the release of her new picture book HOW TO WRITE A STORY (illustrated by Mark Siegel) and the launch of her new HISTORY SMASHERS non-fiction series (illustrated by Dylan Meconis). https://t.co/bSrgOUPrNr
Hardcover, 2020
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Maizy Chen's Last Chance: (Newbery Honor Award Winner)
Lisa YeeThe Author VillageWe’re still over here celebrating Lisa Yee! Congratulations to @LisaYee1 for winning a Newbery Honor Award and the Asian/Pacific American Award for Children’s Literature for MAIZY CHEN’S LAST CHANCE. Huzzah!! @ALALibrary @nationalbook @ala_apala @randomhousekids https://t.co/9QX9fTpdaA
Paperback, 2023
$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth
Christina SoontornvatThe Author VillageThat’s right, another beautiful book from @soontornvat has arrived! Congratulations on the release of the non-fiction picture book, A LIFE OF SERVICE: THE STORY OF SENATOR TAMMY DUCKWORTH illustrated by @DowPhumiruk. https://t.co/mhTtTd4rem
Hardcover, 2022
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Our Solar System: Earth: Our Home Planet
World BookThe Author VillageA very happy book birthday to the NINTH book in this wonderful middle grade graphic novel series. Congratulations to @JuddWinick on the release of HILO: GINA AND THE LAST CITY ON EARTH. Welcome to the world! https://t.co/EhhNHDW4Af
Paperback, 2020
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Too Bright to See: (Newbery Honor Award Winner)
Kyle LukoffThe Author VillageTOO BRIGHT TO SEE, @KyleLukoff’s debut middle grade novel has already received five ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ starred reviews! It’s available this Tuesday, April 20. We can’t wait. Congratulations, Kyle! https://t.co/iYNZY4VOH3
Paperback, 2022
$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book