Angela Dominguez's Blog, page 10
November 5, 2016
Good News!
I have some wonderful news! How Do You Say? ¿Cómo Se Dice? is an Amazon Best Book of November Pick.
In addition, it was listed on the Children's Book Review as one the top picks of November. Thank you Bianca for the write up. If you'd like to pick a copy at your local bookstore, it goes on sale November 8th.
In addition, it was listed on the Children's Book Review as one the top picks of November. Thank you Bianca for the write up. If you'd like to pick a copy at your local bookstore, it goes on sale November 8th.
Texas Bluebonnet Book
Growing up in Texas, I used to devour the Texas Bluebonnet Books at my local and school library. Well, today quite a FEW years later, I am very, VERY pleased to share that LOLA LEVINE: DRAMA QUEEN will be included in the 2017 – 2018 Texas Blue Bonnet Award Master List.
Congrats to everyone who has worked on the book especially Monica Brown who did a Fabulous job with the Writing. Without her, I wouldn't have been able to do the illustrations.
Congrats to everyone who has worked on the book especially Monica Brown who did a Fabulous job with the Writing. Without her, I wouldn't have been able to do the illustrations.
October 31, 2016
Introducing Stella!
I've been quietly working this year on my first middle grade novel with Connie Hsu at Roaring Brook.
That's right, I wrote a long story with many words.
While at times a little intimidating, it's possibly one of the best experiences I've had working on a book to date. Now, it's nearly at the copyediting stage and now I'm finally working on cover sketches! Here a few. Also if it looks familiar at all that's because it started as a picture book idea back in 2013.
Coming Winter 2018
That's right, I wrote a long story with many words.
While at times a little intimidating, it's possibly one of the best experiences I've had working on a book to date. Now, it's nearly at the copyediting stage and now I'm finally working on cover sketches! Here a few. Also if it looks familiar at all that's because it started as a picture book idea back in 2013.
Coming Winter 2018October 21, 2016
Brooklyn Children's Book Fair
I'm delighted to say I'll be participating next month at the Tenth Annual Children's Book Fair at the Brooklyn Museum of Art. Click the link for more details.
October 20, 2016
School Visit: Becker Elementary
From my recent school visits back in Austin, Texas. This one was at Becker, a wonderful Spanish emersion school. Thanks to BookPeople for coordinating it.
October 18, 2016
Almost Book Birthday
Three Weeks Till How Do You Say?¿Cómo Se Dice? hits the Bookstores! And it's been getting great reviews. Here are just a few highlights:
“This charming story is as light as air yet carries heft.“
- Kirkus Review
“This small book will be a favorite for repeated, interactive read alouds given its child-friendly visual appeal and theme of friendship across languages.”
- School Library Journal
“Highly recommended for picture-book collections, especially where bilingual books are popular.“
- Booklist
“Bold shapes, bright color contrasts, and unexpected layouts give the pages a visual
rhythm and flow that matches the snappy text. As appealing to look at as it is to
listen to, this book employs a design that works particularly well for sharing with
groups.”
-The Horn Book
If you'd like to pre-order it, here are a few options:
IndieBound
Macmillan
Barnes and Noble
October 5, 2016
Book Trailer for How Do You Say? ¿Cómo Se Dice?
I wish I could credit for this, but I had a ton of help creating and bringing to life a book trailer for How Do You Say? ¿Cómo Se Dice? Thank you to everyone for you input. Hope you like it.
Also just a small reminder the book goes on sale November 8, 2016, but you can preorder it. :)
#friendshipisuniversal
#mackids
Also just a small reminder the book goes on sale November 8, 2016, but you can preorder it. :)
#friendshipisuniversal
#mackids
September 13, 2016
August 18, 2016
Marta! Big And Small
5 more days till Marta! Big and Small's publication date!
In celebration of the book, I'll be doing a few book signings and events this September. Here are a few scheduled right now:
September 3rd - AUSTIN, TX
Book People
1130am
September 7th - SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Books Inc. - Laurel Village
6pm
September 11th - PORTLAND, OR
Green Bean Books
11am
September 24th - PRINCETON, NJ
Princeton Library Book Festival
11am - 4pm
If you want more information please visit:
http://us.macmillan.com/tour?author=angeladominguez
In celebration of the book, I'll be doing a few book signings and events this September. Here are a few scheduled right now:
September 3rd - AUSTIN, TX
Book People
1130am
September 7th - SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Books Inc. - Laurel Village
6pm
September 11th - PORTLAND, OR
Green Bean Books
11am
September 24th - PRINCETON, NJ
Princeton Library Book Festival
11am - 4pm
If you want more information please visit:
http://us.macmillan.com/tour?author=angeladominguez
August 17, 2016
Las Comadres Latino Literature Writing Conference
Last year I participated at Las Compadres writing conference on a wonderful panel with Shelley Diaz (School library Journal) and author Daniel Jóse Older. It was a really great panel about diversity in children's books. Well, this year I'm thrilled to be leading a workshop specifically on writing children's books! Here is a link about enrolling and the conference in general. I can't wait to get back into teaching mode.
http://lascomadres.com/latinolit/2016-ccwc/2016-ccwc-press-release/
http://lascomadres.com/latinolit/2016-ccwc/2016-ccwc-press-release/
