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Jan

8

2020

PNBA Book Awards

Congratulations to the Winners of the
2020 Pacific Northwest Book Awards

The winners for the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association 2020 Pacific Northwest Book Awards have been announced. The Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association (PNBA) is a non-profit association of independent bookstores from five Northwest states, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. The Association produces educational and promotional events and materials for its members and offers literacy, free …

Dec

30

2019

Making Comics

Making Comics by Lynda Barry

This book is for all sleeping inner artists who want a how-to manual. Barry lays out the tools for reimagining stories with drawing lessons and creative exercises. Also perfect for anyone who appreciates deep thoughts on art, storytelling, and creativity. –Raissa, King’s Books, Tacoma, WA Start something new or make a creative resolution with help …

Nov

8

2019

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PNBA Book Awards

2020 Pacific Northwest Book Awards Shortlist Announced

The shortlist for the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association 2020 Pacific Northwest Book Awards has been announced. The Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association (PNBA) is a non-profit association of independent bookstores from five Northwest states, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. The Association produces educational and promotional events and materials for its members and offers literacy, free …

Oct

21

2019

Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu

The newest graphic novel from team Wendy Xu and Suzanne Walker is packed full of the most amazing imagery and story, I couldn’t stop reading! I also couldn’t get over how natural the whole story was. Main characters Tam and Nova have their little quirks – one’s a witch with hearing aids, one’s a non-binary …

Aug

8

2019

The Electric State

The Electric State by Simon Stalenhag

This extraordinary mash-up of novel and graphic novel (pages of text alternate with pictures) depicts an alternate early 21st century America ravaged by drone-fought war, in which the surviving populace spend most of their time languidly plugged into a massive virtual reality network. Our off-grid heroine and her robot companion are on a mission, the …

Jul

26

2019

No Ivy League

Excitement Builds for “No Ivy League,” Graphic Memoir by Portland-raised Talent Hazel Newlevant

Check out 1:02- 1:11 for an interview with PNW-raised talent, Hazel Newlevant, discussing their upcoming young adult graphic memoir, No Ivy League, with KidLitTV. The book comes out August 20, 2019 but is available for preorder now. When 17-year-old Hazel takes a summer job clearing ivy from the forest in Portland, Oregon, the only plan …

Jun

7

2019

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Queen of the Sea graphic novel

Portland Author Pens “Queen of the Sea”

From Shelf Awareness Monday, May 13, 2019: Maximum Shelf This adventurous historical fiction romp could well be this generation’s successor to Karen Cushman’s Catherine, Called Birdie, but its deep dive into the complicated dynamics of friendship should also make it a surefire hit with fans of Raina Telgemeier or Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham’s Real …

May

10

2019

Emma Nichols

The Graphic Novel Is a Perfect Teachable Format: Using Graphic Novels to Help Readers

Posted in Publishers Weekly Children’s Bookshelf newsletter May 7, 2019 by Emma Nichols, bookseller at Elliott Bay Book Company, Seattle, WA When I first started in bookselling, parents often balked at my comics recommendations. They wanted their kids to read “real books.” Five years later, a lot has changed: I’m still recommending comics and kids …

Apr

18

2019

Hy[erbole and a Half

Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh

I laughed so hard I cried. Then I went into silent laughter mode. Then I couldn’t breathe. You’ve been warned. –Kelsea A hilarious, quick read that will make you laugh from page one. The blogger Allie Brosh puts her life in the form of a comic It will make you cry with laughter and have …

Mar

22

2019

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Seattle Children's Book Festival 2019 poster

Seattle Children’s Book Festival Coming September 28, 2019

Seattle:  Get ready for the first free Seattle Children’s Book Festival, coming September 28, 2019 from 11:00- 3:00 at Greenwood Elementary! Asia Citro, publisher at The Innovation Press and author of the Zoey and Sassafras series, announced this labor of love yesterday. Check out the details: Come join us at the first ever FREE Seattle …

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