The Guest Book

ONCE THEY SEE YOU Author Josh Allen and Illustrator Sarah J. Coleman in conversation with Holiday House Trade Marketing Manager Alison Tarnofsky

Author Josh Allen and Illustrator Sarah J. Coleman discuss their three horror books (for kids), OUT TO GET YOU, ONLY IF YOU DARE, and ONCE THEY SEE YOU. From collaborating with each other virtually to the inherent power of the spooky story, check out this fascinating and chilling collaboration between two powerhouses in publishing.  ONCE THEY SEE YOU is available everywhere books are sold. You can find Josh at joshallenwriter.com and Sarah at inkymole.com.  Follow Holiday House on Facebook, and Instagram @HolidayHouseBks for more about these books and for book giveaways.  Subscribe to hear future episodes of The Guest Book with other Holiday House, Peachtree, and Candlewick Press authors, illustrators, and publishing professionals!  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

ASHGARDEN Author Michelle A. Barry and FAULT LINES Author Janet Sumner Johnson in conversation with Holiday House Trade Marketing Manager Alison Tarnofsky

Michelle A. Barry, author of the PLOTTING THE STARS series, the 3rd of which is ASHGARDEN, and Janet Sumner Johnson, author of the WINTERTON DECEPTION series, the 2nd of which is FAULT LINES, talk to Holiday House Trade Marketing Manager Alison Tarnofsky. From plotting mysteries for middle grade readers to expanding stories over multiple books, don’t miss this latest conversation from The Guest Book!      PLOTTING THE STARS 3: ASHGARDEN and THE WINTERTON DECEPTION 2: FAULT LINES are available everywhere books are sold. You can find Michelle at michellebarrybooks.com and Janet at janetsumnerjohnson.com.  Follow Holiday House on Facebook, and Instagram @HolidayHouseBks for more about these books and for book giveaways.  Subscribe to hear future episodes of The Guest Book with other Holiday House, Peachtree, and Candlewick Press authors, illustrators, and publishing professionals!  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

JOINED BY THE JOINTS Author Marissa Eller and TAKE ALL OF US Author Natalie Leif in conversation with Digital Marketing Coordinator Melissa See

Digital Marketing Coordinator Melissa See speaks with Marissa Eller and Natalie Leif about their respective titles JOINED AT THE JOINTS and TAKE ALL OF US. From chronic pain, fictional vs. real-life pandemic scenarios, to the decision to write for a Young Adult audience, check out this highly insightful conversation in the latest episode of The Guest Book. JOINED BY THE JOINTS and TAKE ALL OF US are available everywhere books are sold. You can find Marissa Eller at @marissaeller on Twitter/X and @themarissae on Instagram and Natalie Leif @Natalie_Leif on Twitter/X. Follow Holiday House on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @HolidayHouseBks for more about these books and for book giveaways. Subscribe to hear future episodes of The Guest Book with other Holiday House, Peachtree, and Pixel+Ink authors, illustrators, and publishing professionals! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

SAUDADE Author Ana Crespo and DESERT SONG Author Laekan Zea Kemp in conversation with Holiday House Editor Alex Aceves

Holiday House Editor Alex Aceves speaks with Authors Laekan Zea Kemp and Ana Crespo about their respective titles DESERT SONG (simultaneously published in Spanish as CANCION DEL DESERTIO), illustrated by Beatriz Gutiérrez Hernández and SAUDADE, illustrated by André Ceolin. From working with illustrators to visualize abstract components like sound and smells to the importance and power of language and traditions, from Portuguese words that defy translation like “Saudade” to the music played by the family in Desert Song. SAUDADE and DESERT SONG/CANCION DEL DESERTIO are available everywhere books are sold. You can find Ana Crespo at @anacrespobooks on Twitter/X and Instagram and Laekan Zea Kemp @laekanzeakemp on Twitter/X and Instagram.  Follow Holiday House on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @HolidayHouseBks for more about these books and for book giveaways. Subscribe to hear future episodes of The Guest Book with other Holiday House, Peachtree, and Pixel+Ink authors, illustrators, and publishing professionals! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

ONE BIG OPEN SKY Author Lesa Cline-Ransome in conversation with Holiday House Publishing Editor-in-Chief Mary Cash

Holiday House Publishing Editor-in-Chief Mary Cash speaks with Author Lesa Cline-Ransome about her new verse novel ONE BIG OPEN SKY. From researching the history of Black Homesteaders of the 19th century to navigating the intricacies of familial relationships in a family of formerly enslaved people coming into their own power. Check out this episode for a look at the making of a powerful story told in verse about a family finding freedom and themselves on a trip to find their home, as well as a sneak peak discussion about Lesa’s next project. ONE BIG OPEN SKY is available everywhere books are sold. You can find Lesa Cline-Ransome at @lclineransome on Twitter/X and Instagram.  Follow Holiday House on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @HolidayHouseBks for more about these books and for book giveaways. Subscribe to hear future episodes of The Guest Book with other Holiday House, Peachtree, and Pixel+Ink authors, illustrators, and publishing professionals! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.