Niblings Announcement: New Niblings Nigh
The Niblings (a group consisting of bloggers Travis Jonker of 100 Scope Notes, Jules Danielson of Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast, Philip Nel of Nine Kinds of Pie, and Betsy Bird of A Fuse #8 Production) are pleased to announce two new inclusions into their happy little sphere.
To fill the much-needed YA slot, Mitali Perkins joins us. A distinguished author, responsible for such books as Rickshaw Girl, Bamboo People, Secret Keeper, and this April’s upcoming Tiger Boy, Mitali has maintained her blog, Mitali’s Fire Escape (http://www.mitaliblog.
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We’ve also been impressed by and big fans of the work of Minh Le for years. Not only has he been blogging for Book Riot, the Huffington Post, and Bottom Shelf Books, but he recently sold his debut picture book, Let Me Finish!, to Disney-Hyperion. You can also find him on Twitter.
We’re feeling pretty fantastic adding these to powerhouses to our roster. Thanks to them and thanks to all of you for following The Niblings on Twitter and Facebook for all the best up-to-date children’s literature news.
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About Betsy Bird
Betsy Bird is currently the Collection Development Manager of the Evanston Public Library system and a former Materials Specialist for New York Public Library. She has served on Newbery, written for Horn Book, and has done other lovely little things that she'd love to tell you about but that she's sure you'd find more interesting to hear of in person. Her opinions are her own and do not reflect those of EPL, SLJ, or any of the other acronyms you might be able to name. Follow her on Twitter: @fuseeight.
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Genevieve says
Very excited about Mitali Perkins joining you!
I don’t know Minh Le, but if you three think he’s wonderful, I believe it and look forward to seeing what he posts.
Elizabeth Bird says
He is delight incarnate. You’ll love him.