As promised, in honor of National Day On Writing, the BBS family shares why we write for the kiddies and teens. WHY I WRITE by Tameka Fryer Brown Author of Around Our Way (PB) I write to express my thoughts, my feelings, my beliefs— Poignant or not, Sleeve-worn or not, Endorsed by the general masses [ Read the full article… ]
LEE & LOW BOOKS, award-winning publisher of children’s books, is pleased to announce the twelfth annual NEW VOICES AWARD. The Award will be given for a children’s picture book manuscript by a writer of color. The Award winner receives a cash grant of $1000 and our standard publication contract, including our basic advance and royalties for a first time [ Read the full article… ]
With two picture books and a chapter book series in the works, I’ve had an extremely busy workload. But I’m not complaining. In this scary economy, having any work at all is a good thing. It does make me sad, however, that I haven’t been able to dedicate much time here at the Brown Bookshelf. [ Read the full article… ]
WALKING HOME TO ROSIE LEE written by A. LaFaye illustrated by Keith D. Shepherd published by Cinco Puntos Press The Civil War was fought and slaves were free. And now young Gabe wants to find his mother, Rosie Lee, sold away long ago. But finding her won’t be easy. On the road, Gabe meets [ Read the full article… ]
The Brown Bookshelf Announces 2010 Spotlight Authors & Illustrators Today, The Brown Bookshelf announced the twenty-four authors and four illustrators to be spotlighted in the groups’ third annual 28 Days Later initiative, a month-long celebration of veteran and emerging children’s authors of color. “Recognizing these authors and illustrators is as important now as it was when we [ Read the full article… ]
Brown Bookshelf Expands Membership There comes a time in every organization’s existence where it must take inventory and ask what could it do to operate more effectively? The time for The Brown Bookshelf arrived several weeks ago, when inaugural member Carla Sarratt resigned from the group due to time constraints. “Losing Carla was a real blow because [ Read the full article… ]
Brown Bookshelf Opens Submissions for 2010 28 Days Later Campaign “Third one’s the charm,” the old saying goes. So The Brown Bookshelf (BBS), a website designed to push awareness of the myriad of African American voices writing for young readers, will open submissions for its third annual 28 Days Later Campaign on September 28, 2009 [ Read the full article… ]