Karen's blog: Publishers Weekly newsletters

Friday 12 June 2020

Publishers Weekly newsletters

Here are the latest Publishers Weekly newsletters for my followers to peruse:

Join us next Thursday, June 18, when we kick off our first Books on Tap Live author event with beloved middle grade graphic novelist Svetlana Chmakova, author of such favorites as Nightschool and Awkward. She'll discuss her new series, The Weirn Books, with PW's Comics Editor, Calvin Reid, live on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube and take your questions. We'll also be giving away 5 signed copies of the first book in the new trilogy due to launch June 16.

Books on Tap Live is PW's new, online author series where the vibe is chill, the conversation is scintillating and the guests are the authors you're dying to hear from. A virtual lounge hosted by a rotating roster of industry insiders in conversation with prominent authors, Books on Tap Live brings you the story behind the story. Learn about the latest and soon-to-be-released titles in fiction, nonfiction, comics/graphic novels and children's/YA. Think of it as Inside the Actors Studio for authors in the digital age.

After the interview mix and mingle – virtually – when the host puts your questions to the guest. Join the conversation by writing in on Facebook during the live event or submit your questions early for the best chance at selection. Get all the details, fill out the quick question form and enter to win a copy of the new book on our Events Page. And, if you'd like a reminder email because what is time anymore? We've got that, too. Go to the Events Page, and we'll take care of you.

Kick off is June 18 at 4:00 PM Eastern/1:00 PM Pacific.

So meet us on social media, and then kick back, grab your beverage of choice and watch what's on tap.

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In support of the global protests that are currently being held against police brutality and racism, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Jason Reynolds and fellow children's authors and activists Kwame Alexander and Jacqueline Woodson led the #Kidlit Rally for Black Lives on Thursday, a virtual gathering of more than 25 authors, artists, and publishers. more