Rajani LaRocca's Blog, page 17
July 23, 2021
RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE is a New England Book Award Finalist!
I’m honored and delighted that RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE has been named by the New England Independent Booksellers Association (NEIBA) as a New England Book Award Finalist! I’m thrilled to see this book of my heart among so many incredible books! The award winners will be announced in the fall. See the complete list here!
July 22, 2021
A Lovely Event with Chris Baron and Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore!
I loved hanging out with my friend Chris Baron with Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore to celebrate the release of his latest middle grade novel, THE MAGICAL IMPERFECT, which released the same day as MUCH ADO ABOUT BASEBALL! Check out our fun, far-ranging discussion below!
July 18, 2021
Unboxing Finished Copies of WHERE THREE OCEANS MEET!
Finished copies of my next picture book, WHERE THREE OCEANS MEET, arrived, and they are absolutely GORGEOUS! Check out my unboxing video of this book of my heart, and preorder a copy today!
July 13, 2021
My Article in Writer’s Digest about Getting Six Books Published in 2021!
I was delighted to write this post for Writer’s Digest on having six books published in 2021! As I mention in the piece, I never intended for this to happen—it came about due to a combination of coincidence and good luck. Read the whole post here.
July 6, 2021
I talk MUCH ADO ABOUT BASEBALL with Kirkus Reviews!
I loved chatting with Kirkus Reviews about reading, writing, the inspiration for MUCH ADO ABOUT BASEBALL, and the Indian American experience…as well as who in the world are the New England Turkeys? Check out the full interview here.
July 2, 2021
SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS is a 2021 Skipping Stones Honor Award Winner!
I’m so thrilled that SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS is a 2021 Skipping Stones Magazine Honor Award Winner! Congrats to all the winners, books that “promote an understanding of cultures, cultivate cooperation and/or encourage a deeper awareness of nature, ecology, and diversity. They foster respect for multiple viewpoints and closer relationships within human societies.” See the full list here.
June 29, 2021
A New, Summery Picture Book for 2023!
I’m SO excited that I will have another picture book with Abrams Kids in 2023! And I’m thrilled that amazing Abhi Alwar will illustrate this sweet summer story about family, sun, and ice cream! I can’t wait for SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS!
June 26, 2021
Finished Copies of THE SECRET CODE INSIDE YOU Arrive!
I LOVE getting book mail, and getting finished copies of a forthcoming book is the best kind of book mail! Check out THE SECRET CODE INSIDE YOU, coming September 14, 2021 from Little Bee Books!
June 24, 2021
SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS on the Long List for the Massachusetts Book Award!
I was thrilled to learn that my debut picture book, SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS, has been selected as a Must Read title selected by the Massachusetts Center for the Book — the long list for the Massachusetts Book Award! I’m even more delighted that I’m joined by fellow Soaring ’20s Kelly Carey and Mary Wagley Copp on this list in the picture book/early reader category, as well as friends Jarrett Lerner, Lisa Rogers, Jane Yolen, and Heidi Stemple! I’m so fortunate to be in a state that has so many talented writers — check out the whole list here!
June 21, 2021
The Women in STEM and Kidlit Panel at the Heart of STEM Conference!
I loved being on this panel with fellow authors Julie Hampton, Janice Lao, and Vicky Fang for a “Women in STEM and Kidlit” panel as part of the Heart of STEM Conference for educators! We had such a wonderful time chatting about our careers, why we write books for kids with STEM elements, and how to encourage kids to explore STEM! You can find the recording and lots of other inspiring sessions by signing up for Carly and Adam’s Heart of STEM Conference here.
