Get Ready for Summer Newsletter May 2016
Warmer, longer days mean that summer is finally here, and we're celebrating by putting on some suntan lotion, soaking up some sun --- and giving away some fantastic new children's books! From now through Monday, August 1st at noon ET, readers will have the chance to win one of our five Get Ready for Summer prize packages, which includes one copy of each of our featured books.
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Beach Bag of Books Newsletter May 2016
Warmer, longer days mean that summer is finally here, and we're celebrating by putting on some suntan lotion, soaking up some sun --- and giving away some fantastic new YA books! From now through Monday, August 1st at noon ET, readers will have the chance to win one of our five Beach Bag of Books prize packages, which includes one copy of each of our featured books.
Editorial Content for Rising AboveContributorsReviewer (text)Christine M. Irvin
Author Gregory Zuckerman, with the help of his two children, Elijah and Gabriel, brings readers the inspiring stories of 11 athletes, who, as the title suggests, overcame great challenges to become stars. Read More Teaser
Athlete after athlete in this book found discipline, hope and inspiration on the playing field, rising above their circumstances. Filled with first-hand accounts from stars who exemplify the idea of enduring at all costs, RISING ABOVE will serve as a must-read source of inspiration for kids and sports fans of all ages.
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Athlete after athlete in this book found discipline, hope and inspiration on the playing field, rising above their circumstances. Filled with first-hand accounts from stars who exemplify the idea of enduring at all costs, RISING ABOVE will serve as a must-read source of inspiration for kids and sports fans of all ages.
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Discover the inspirational real-life stories of superstar athletes like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Tim Howard and more!
Team USA goalkeeper Tim Howard was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome in 6th grade. He went on to become a national treasure after single-handedly keeping America competitive in the 2014 World Cup. Stephen Curry was told he was too small, too weak and too slow to even receive a scholarship to play college basketball. He outworked everyone and went on to become MVP of the National Basketball Association. Jim Abbott was born without his right hand, yet he refused to be defined by what he lacked. He went on to pitch a no-hitter in the Major Leagues.
Athlete after athlete in this book found discipline, hope and inspiration on the playing field, rising above their circumstances. Filled with first-hand accounts from stars who exemplify the idea of enduring at all costs, RISING ABOVE will serve as a must-read source of inspiration for kids and sports fans of all ages.
Editorial Content for Waiting for AugustaBookContributorsReviewer (text)Margret Wiggins
From Jessica Lawson, the author of THE ACTUAL & TRUTHFUL ADVENTURES OF BECKY THATCHER and NOOKS & CRANNIES, comes WAITING FOR AUGUSTA, the story of 11-year-old Benjamin Putter. TeaserEleven-year-old Benjamin Putter has a lump in his throat, and he’s certain it’s a golf ball. He knows it sounds crazy, but everything’s been topsy-turvy since his father died last month. One day, something starts tugging at Ben, telling him to hurry to Augusta, Georgia --- home of the most famous golf course in the world. As he makes his way to Augusta, Ben partners up with a mysterious runaway named Noni, and they embark on a journey full of strange and wonderful surprises --- and possibly magic --- at every turn. PromoEleven-year-old Benjamin Putter has a lump in his throat, and he’s certain it’s a golf ball. He knows it sounds crazy, but everything’s been topsy-turvy since his father died last month. One day, something starts tugging at Ben, telling him to hurry to Augusta, Georgia --- home of the most famous golf course in the world. As he makes his way to Augusta, Ben partners up with a mysterious runaway named Noni, and they embark on a journey full of strange and wonderful surprises --- and possibly magic --- at every turn. About the BookWith a fresh, funny voice, lots of adventure and a healthy dose of magic, from the author of THE ACTUAL AND TRUTHFUL ADVENTURES OF BECKY THATCHER and NOOKS & CRANNIES --- which School Library Journal called “original, engaging, and funny” in a starred review --- comes a profound tale of love, loss, and family. Eleven-year-old Benjamin Putter has a lump in his throat, and he’s certain it’s a golf ball. He knows it sounds crazy, but everything’s been topsy-turvy since his father died last month. And he doesn’t know how to fix it. Then, one day, something starts tugging at Ben, telling him to hurry to Augusta, Georgia --- home of the most famous golf course in the world. Ben might be going a little crazy, but escaping Hilltop, Alabama, sounds like a darn good idea. (And just maybe it will make that lump go away.) As he makes his way to Augusta, Ben partners up with a mysterious runaway named Noni, and they embark on a journey full of strange and wonderful surprises --- and possibly magic --- at every turn. May 31, 2016In this newsletter, you will find books releasing the weeks of May 30th and June 6th that we think will be of interest to Bookreporter.com readers, along with Bonus News, where we call out a contest, feature or review that we want to let you know about so you have it on your radar. This week, we are calling attention to our Debut Suspense/Thriller Author Spotlight of MARKED FOR LIFE by Emelie Schepp; 25 readers will win a copy of the book and share their comments on it. We also are spotlighting IF YOU ONLY KNEW by Kristan Higgins, which is now available in mass market paperback.
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