| Hello all—
September means back to school and back to the trade shows for most us. At Graphic Arts Center, it is all about the kids this month as we launch three new children’s books that are sure to please even the most reluctant little readers.
Ten Rowdy Ravens is a rip-roaring “countdown” adventure about ten mischievous ravens for all ages from author Susan Ewing and illustrator Evon Zerbetz. New author Cindy Aillaud, chosen as one of thirty-nine Disney Teachers of the Year, brings us Recess at 20 Below. In this show-and-tell photo book, kids everywhere see how much fun recess can be even when it’s really, really cold. Seldovia Sam fans will be happy to see #4 in the series by author Susan Woodward Springer and illustrator Amy Meissner. In Seldovia Sam and the Blueberry Bear, Sam heads out for one final adventure before school starts and he learns an unexpected lesson.
This month is packed with author events, as well as the PNBA Fall Trade Show starting today and going through Saturday. If you are in the area, we hope you can stop by our booth and meet a few of our authors. Read on for details about upcoming events and media coverage. As always, thank you for your continuing support.
Regards,
Mike Jones
Dir. Of Sales and Marketing
| THEY
SAID WHAT? – Quotes, happenings and awards from folks in the media
|
- Blueberry Shoe (Alaska Northwest Books®, SB 0-88240-519-5) – Written by Ann Dixon and illustrated by Evon Zerbetz. Book shown in the hands of a reader during story time in an article featuring a berry farm in August issue of Better Homes & Garden.
- The Least of These: Wild Baby Bird Rescue Stories (WestWinds Press, SB 1-55868-860-9) – Author and illustrator Joan Harris reviewed in the following newspapers and newsletters: Monterey Herald on August 14th. Corpus Christi Caller Times on August 13th “ . . . If you have no grandchildren, buy this book for your coffee table.” The Pueblo Chieftain on August 9th “. . .The 64 page, softbound book is filled with heart and hope- all delivered in first-class fashion by Harris.” Listed in July/August 2005 edition of APPL Newswire.
- The Least of These: Wild Baby Bird Rescue Stories (WestWinds Press, SB 1-55868-860-9) – Author and illustrator Joan Harris’ book chosen for the Independent Publisher Online Highlighted Titles Section for September.
- Echoes of Fury (Epicenter Press, HB 0-9745014-3-3) – Listed in July/August 2005 edition of APPL Newswire.
- Kumak’s Fish (Alaska Northwest Books®, HB and SB) – Michael Bania's Kumak's Fish was selected as an Honor book for the first annual "Wanda Gag Read Aloud Book Award" given by Moorhead College in Minnesota. A committee of teachers and education majors chose field-tested books among more than 15,500 students to determine the winners.
- Not Really an Alaskan Mountain Man (Alaska Northwest Books®, SB 0-88240-590-X) – East Coast big-city guy Doug Fine turned Alaskan adventurer mentioned on NPR’s “All Things Considered” on August 26th.
- Portland Confidential (WestWinds Press, SB 1-55868-793-9) – Author Phil Stanford’s book has returned to the Pacific Northwest Bookseller’s Association Regional Bookseller list as the #11 bestselling trade paperback (nonfiction).
- Two in a Red Canoe (Graphic Arts Books, SB 1-55868-862-5) – Book launch event at Cook Inlet Book Company on August 5th was featured on KTUU- Channel 2 News, an NBC affiliate in Anchorage. Author Meg Baldino interviewed on KFQD-AM Radio in Anchorage, Alaska on August 6th.
- The World-Famous Alaska Highway (Alaska Northwest Books®, SB 0-88240-602-7) – Author Tricia Brown’s guide to the Alcan and other wilderness roads of the north reviewed in July issue of Coast Magazine. “Your new navigator . . . a must-have guide for anyone planning on driving the Alcan or other state highways within Alaska and Canada.”
- Listed in Publisher’s Weekly Fall 2005 Announcements – Alaska Almanac 29th Edition (Alaska Northwest Books®, SB 0-88240-605-1), Our National Parks (Graphic Arts Books, 1-55868-918-4), Sled Dog Wisdom (Epicenter Press, SB 0-9745014-5-X).
| WHAT'S
HAPPENING?
- Author events, tours and shows |
AUTHORS & BOOKS
- Megan Baldino and Matt Hage – Two in a Red Canoe – Authors will give a slideshow presentation and sign their book on September 15th at 7:30 p.m. at Title Wave Books in Anchorage, Alaska.
- Gert Boyle – One Tough Mother – Author and head of Columbia Sportswear will sign her book on September 9th at 10:00 a.m. at the PNBA Fall Trade Show. This will take place at the Graphic Arts display area.
- Tricia Brown – The World-Famous Alaska Highway – Author will sign the new edition of this bestseller on September 10th at 10:30 a.m. at the PNBA Fall Trade Show. This will take place at the Graphic Arts display area.
- Loretta Outwater Cox – Storytellers’ Club – Author of The Winter Walk launches her new book at The Anchorage Museum of History in Art in Anchorage, Alaska on September 22nd at 7:00 p.m. for the YMCA Women’s Reading. Here’s her book signing schedule for September: September 23rd – Cook Inlet Book Company at 6:00p.m. September 24th – Title Wave Books at 1:00 p.m. September 24nd – Barnes & Noble at 5:00 p.m. September 25nd – Fireside Books at 1:00 p.m.
- Joan Harris – The Least of These: Wild Baby Bird Rescue Stories – Author and illustrator Joan Harris signed her new book on September 2nd at Barnes & Noble in Anchorage, Alaska.
- Cynthia Nims – Northwest Homegrown Cookbook Series – Author and chef, Cynthia Nims, continues to promote her series in the Puget Sound area. On September 17th she will be a featured guest at the Wenatchee River Salmon Festival in Leavenworth, Washington at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. She will perform demos and sign books.
- Phil Stanford – Portland Confidential – Author will sign his PNBA bestseller on Saturday, September 10th at 11:30 am at the PNBA Fall Trade Show. This will take place at the Graphic Arts display area.
- Laurie Tye – The Animal in Me – Author will sign her new book on September 9th at 6:00 p.m. and September 10th at 12 noon at the Images of Nature Gallery in Park City Utah.
- David B. Williams – The Street-Smart Naturalist: Field Notes from Seattle – Author David B. Williams continues to tour Washington. Here is an update of his readings schedule and interviews. September 22nd- Book signing at East Lake Washington Audubon. September 29th - Book signing at Homewaters Project 7:30pm. September 29th – Radio interview with Vicki St. Clair. Tegan Tigani of Queen Anne Books had this glowing review of a nature walk and book signing event from August 20th. “David, I greatly appreciate your creativity and extra care taken to plan and lead the nature walk. It was a wonderful think for all of us. You help open our eyes, and teach us about what we see. This is a very special gift.”
- One Man’s Wilderness – Alone in the Wilderness – Documentary of Richard Proenneke, continues to air on PBS.
SHOWS
& CONVENTIONS
| CLASSIC FAVORITES ALREADY FOUND ON A BOOKSHELF NEAR YOU!
|
With the turning season comes the pleasure of picking ripe berries! Enjoy these award-winning children’s books all about berries as well as children’s books on living in the cold north! Happy reading!
 |
|
Berry Magic
By Teri Sloat and Betty Huffmon
Alaska Northwest Books®
Hardbound • 0-88240-575-6 • $15.95
Softbound • 0-88240-576-4 • $8.95
Ages 5 and up
| | From the author and illustrator of The Eye of the Needle and The Hungry Giant of the Tundra comes Berry Magic. Long ago, the only berries on the tundra were hard, tasteless, little crowberries. When Anana sings, she turns four dolls into little girls that run and tumble over the tundra creating patches of fat, juicy berries. Winner- Benjamin Franklin Award |
| | | |
 |
|
Blueberry Shoe
Story by Ann Dixon
Illustrations by Evon Zerbetz
Alaska Northwest Books®
Softbound • 0-88240-519-5 • $8.95
Ages 3 and up
|
A delightful story, illustrated with enchanting, colorful linocuts, presents a playful look at the secret world of woodland creatures. An elegant picture book that manages to combine a good story, some natural history and unusual illustrations. . . A tasty offering, laced with nice surprises.—Kirkus Reviews
Winner- Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media Award and National Outdoor Book Award
|
| | | |
| 
| |
Kumak’s Fish
Written and Illustrated by Michael Bania
Alaska Northwest Books®
Hardbound • 0-88240-583-7 • $15.95
Softbound • 0-88240-584-5 • $8.95
Ages 4 and up
|
Authentic details throughout the playful art and text, as well as endnotes on Iñupiat fishing, provide young readers with a fascinating window into another culture in this follow-up to Kumak’s House. Winner- Wanda Gag Award
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
Sweet Dreams, Polar Bear
Written and Illustrated by Mindy Dwyer
Alaska Northwest Books®
Hardbound • 0-88240-554-3 • $15.95
Softbound • 0-88240-555-1 • $8.95
Ages 3 and up |
| Bright and playful watercolors create a fantastic world where a fancy poodle dreams of winning the Iditarod; a bear with a belly full of fish dreams of slurping peanut butter and jelly sandwiches; a plain white beluga dreams of painting herself the colors of the northern lights; and more. |
| | | |
|
