2011debuts

Long Live the Elevensies!

sbennettwealer wrote in 2011debuts Apr 03, 2012 23:11

Hey there, and thanks for stopping by! This is the site of the Elevensies--authors whose debut novels came out in 2011. We're still around, still writing awesome books, still hanging out together and still sharing the journey, but we're mostly behind the scenes now that a new group of debut authors is burning up bookshelves with their amazing work ( Read more... )

April Book Tour. Would Love To See You!

rutasepetys wrote in 2011debuts Mar 21, 2012 10:38

Hi all -

The paperback of "Between Shades of Gray" comes out April 3rd and I've strung together some events for it.
If you're local in any of these cities I would love to see you !

I'll be in the corner of the store...sitting at a table with a stack of books...feeling awkward and uncomfortable.

Hope to see you!

Ruta

April 3
Cambridge, MA
2 Events!
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Top Three Things You've Learned: Live Now!

bethrevis wrote in 2011debuts Mar 19, 2012 19:08

Just wanted to let everyone know that the Top Three Things I've Learned series is up live on my blog right now! Drop by and share some wisdom there, or point some debuts to it ( Read more... )

Crystal Kite Award Finalist

helenlandalf wrote in 2011debuts Mar 05, 2012 11:33

And congratulations to Carole Estby Dagg, whose novel THE YEAR WE WERE FAMOUS is a finalist for SCBWI Western Washington's Crystal Kite Award!

Golden Kite and Sid Fleishman Awards!

carolinesr wrote in 2011debuts Mar 02, 2012 14:51

Congrats, Ruta and Chris!

Children's Book Insider Clubhouse website

helenlandalf wrote in 2011debuts Feb 06, 2012 11:16

I just wanted to let everyone know that the website I'm going to be serving as "YA Expert Guide" for, CBI (Children's Book Insider) Clubhouse, is up! It looks like it's going to be a great resource for children's writers of varying levels, including those looking to self-publish, with a number of really great people serving as Expert Guides. Take a ( Read more... )

Mock Newberrys

helenlandalf wrote in 2011debuts Feb 01, 2012 10:47

Our own Caroline Starr Rose's MAY B is on School Library Journal's Mock Newberry list!

http://blog.schoollibraryjournal.com/heavymedal/2012/01/31/2013-newbery-reading-list/

News @ Eleven

carolinesr wrote in 2011debuts Jan 25, 2012 08:42

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news at eleven

Our Sheela nomianted for the Edgar!

kikihamilton wrote in 2011debuts Jan 19, 2012 08:08

I just saw this morning that our very own Sheela Chari and VANISHED are nominated for The Edgar under Best Juvenile category!!! Here's the link: http://theedgars.com/nominees.html

Congratulations Sheela!! That's huge!

SCBWI new york, anyone?

tommygreenwald wrote in 2011debuts Jan 17, 2012 21:53

So who's going? I'll be there, and would love to meet any and all. if you're going please respond here or email tommy@tommygreenwald.com Also, if you know anyone who's looking for a free critique, I'm running a tongue-in-cheek contest for anyone attending the conference. (Details at tommygreenwald.com.) so far i have two entries. I've really got ( Read more... )