Elise Gravel’s debut young adult book, Jessie Elliot is a Big Chicken, was released by Roaring Brook Press at the end of May. The book chronicles “nerd extraordinaire” Jessie Elliot’s last summer before high school, and is told through Elise’s trademark humor and wacky doodles. Visit Elise’s blog to learn more about the book.
Lend a Hand, written by John Frank and illustrated by London Ladd, will hit stores on July 1st, and has already received a glowing review from Kirkus. From the review: “Ranging from quiet, solitary acts such as writing a letter to a soldier stationed abroad to publicly cheering for the class klutz’s first hit at bat, these 14 free-verse poems and Ladd’s richly textured accompanying acrylic-and-pastel spreads show how easy and rewarding extending oneself can be.” To read more, click here. Pick up your copy here.
