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November 3, 2017
ARCs!!
Today I got ARCs (advance reading copies) of BONE’S GIFT today! It’s the first book in my middle-grade series GHOSTS OF ORDINARY OBJECTS. Here’s the jacket copy: In this supernatural historical mystery, twelve-year-old Bone possesses a Gift that allows her to see the stories in everyday objects. When she receives a note that says her […]
November 1, 2017
New Nonfiction
Two new nonfiction books of mine are coming out in the near future. One is about dramatic (and sometimes accidental) scientific discoveries, from penicillin to earthquakes shortening the day to zombie ant fungus. I really enjoyed writing this one! Plus the publisher has a great companion website so you can keep up with other weird […]
September 21, 2017
Book City
Almost forgot to post this interview with Book City Roanoke! It’s a new blog / newsletter about all things literary in the Star City. Below is the drawing they did of me. In case you’re wondering about the neighborhood itself, check out its website: Historic Grandin Village.
August 20, 2017
New nonfiction!
Evidently, I know how the internet works! Got copy of latest #nonfiction #book–How it Works: The Internet (Focus Readers Grade 4-7)! #bookstagram #books A post shared by Angie Smibert (@asmibert) on Aug 20, 2017 at 1:47pm PDT
August 1, 2017
Author’s copies
Just got author’s copies of my latest nonfiction books. These are in Capstone’s Curious Scientists series. And yes, #irony!
July 20, 2017
Work for Hire Part 3
Between novel series, I’ve been writing nonfiction for kids on a work-for-hire basis. Recently, I’ve had several fellow writers ask me about how to get started in it, so I thought I’d post the info here on my site. See Part I and Part II, if you haven’t already. Part 3: What to expect when […]
July 19, 2017
Work for Hire Part 2
Between novel series, I’ve been writing nonfiction for kids on a work-for-hire basis. Recently, I’ve had several fellow writers ask me about how to get started in it, so I thought I’d post the info here on my site. See Part I, if you haven’t already. Part II: How do you get started? 1. Pick […]
July 18, 2017
Work for Hire Part 1
Between novel series, I’ve been writing nonfiction for kids on a work-for-hire basis. Recently, I’ve had several fellow writers ask me about how to get started in it, so I thought I’d post the info here on my site. Part I: What the heck is work for hire (WFH)? WFH is basically writing a book […]
June 29, 2017
My Big News!
My three-book deal with Boyd’s Mill was announced this week! (Finally!!) From Publisher’s Weekly: Rebecca Davis at Boyds Mills has acquired three historical middle-grade novels from Memento Nora author Angie Smibert. The first, Ghosts of Ordinary Objects, is about 12-year-old Bone, who has inherited her family’s Gift that allows her to see the stories in […]
April 1, 2017
Pre-orders!
Several of my new nonfiction books are available (at least on Amazon) for pre-order. How it Works: the Internet Exciting Engineering Activities (Curious Scientists) Mind-Blowing Physical Science Activities (Curious Scientists) They don’t ship until August, though. :0
