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March 30, 2006
Good News
Lots and lots of good news! First, I received the final cover for HATTIE BIG SKY and it is stunning. Illustrator Jonathan Barkat did a great job of evoking Hattie's physical and emotional landscape. Designer Vikki Sheatsley created wonderful fonts for the title and verso. They are nostalgic yet strong.
ARCs have gone out and I am hearing from some first readers. Bookseller legends, René Kirkpatrick and Chauni Haslett (All for Kids Books and Music, Seattle) have been button-holing everyone. Chauni says, "We love Hattie and we love this book." René called HATTIE BIG SKY "one of the best books about homesteading and bravery our staff has ever read."
The book was also introduced at the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association during a session called "Pick of the Children's Book List" on March 17.
It's always an honor when a fellow writer compliments our books but I was overwhelmed when one of the writers I most admire, Karen Cushman (my favorite title of hers is MATILDA BONE), said, "I gave my heart to the brave and determined Hattie."
I'm going to enjoy every moment up here on cloud 9!
Posted by kirby at March 30, 2006 01:57 PM
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Hi Kirby,
I just finished reading Hattie Big Sky, and posted a book review on my bookblog: http://aarenex.livejournal.com/17801.html
Just so you know, I send out "blog alerts" to a large collection of teachers, librarians, parents, students, and friends whenever I review a book, so (hopefully) you'll be seeing a big increase in book sales ;=)
I enjoyed your book very much. Thanks for writing it!
--Aarene Storms, King County Library System
Richmond Beach and Shoreline Libraries
(formerly Kenmore Library, too!)
Posted by: Aarene at October 19, 2006 01:56 PM