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What can we say, Books Forward authors are always going, going, going! We’re excited to feature some of our authors and their recent media wins in March 2024. Features/articles The New York Times Modern Love section featured an excerpt from Anna Monardo’s new book. It’s All About Food featured Yecenia Currie on the podcast. Gail Schwartz […]
When I first moved to New Orleans I was fresh out of college and fumbling my way through becoming a special education teacher. I knew I wanted to do right by my students. That meant leaning in and learning more than I ever could have imagined about disability, more specifically, disability justice. I turned to […]
Dune: Part Two is here! It’s time for Timmy C. and Zendaya to throw on their billowing robes and head back to the sands of Arrakis for more epic adventures. I was surprised that the first installment made such an impression on me – it’s so hard to get epic SFF books right, but I […]
Calling all children’s book authors! Are you considering making an educator guide for your book? Keep reading to find out if it’s a good fit for you. What are educator guides? Educator guides are resources that help teachers adapt literary materials for classroom use. These guides are typically tailored for the class’s age group or […]
I know what “science” says, but I choose to believe that Leap Day is a gift given to me as a chance to read an extra book every four years. I put together a list of short and sweet books that you can absolutely get through in a day, leaving you with a warm glow […]
People love free stuff. On that, we can all agree. But do you need to have bookish swag? Of course not! But offering unique and creative swag items can make an author stand out in a crowded market. Items that tie into the book’s themes, characters, or setting can also intrigue potential readers. And this […]
What can we say, Books Forward authors are always going, going, going! We’re excited to feature some of our authors and their recent media wins in February 2024. Guest Articles Anne Abel discusses writing her memoir in this guest article for Publishers Weekly. Joseph Macolino wrote an article for Live Write Thrive about how flawed […]
As a female-founded and female-owned company, of course we love Galentine’s Day, and the idea behind it. Female friendships keep us going through the good times and the bad, and these books do a great job celebrating that special bond! My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante, translated by Ann Goldstein The first novel in the […]
For our 2024 blog series, we’re highlighting industry professionals to find out more about their time in the book world. Follow along for insight on what catches a reviewer’s interest, things to avoid when pitching a media outlet, what librarians are searching for and more. Today, we’re chatting with Big Al (who insists he only […]
What are beta readers? Did you know that rom-com classics like Pretty in Pink (1986), My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997) and Scott Pilgrim vs the World (2010) originally had very different endings? After audiences reacted negatively to the endings in test screenings, the scripts were reworked to have the endings we know today. Just as […]
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