Good News: October 2022

Larry Day:

Congratulations to Larry Day on getting two paintings into the Plein Air Artists of Colorado 25th Annual National juried exhibition at the Mary Williams Fine Arts Gallery in Boulder and one into the 2022 Colorado People, Places, and Things juried exhibition to be hosted by the Gilpin Art Gallery in Central City, CO.

Lily Williams:

Congratulations to Lily Williams on signing with Susan Hawk at Upstart Crow Literary!

Gerald Kelley / E.G. Keller:

Congratulations to Gerald Kelley on getting a starred review for MURRAY CHRISTMAS from the School Library Journal!

Happy book birthday to WHEN YOUR DADDY’S A SOLDIER by Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan, illustrated by Gerald!

Kaz Windness:

Congratulations to Kaz Windness on SWIM JIM being accepted into the Society of Illustrators Original Art Show, showcasing the best in this year’s children’s book illustration.

And congratulations to Kaz on CAT VS. VAC being acquired by Simon Spotlight!

Congratulations to Kaz on her upcoming early graphic novel WORM AND CATERPILLAR ARE FRIENDS being named a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!

Speaking of WORM AND CATERPILLAR ARE FRIENDS… Kirkus Star Review!!!

Kaz also did her cover reveal for BITSY BAT SCHOOL STAR!

Jessica Lanan:

Congratulations to Jessica Lanan on signing a deal to illustrate EVERYWHERE by Scott Westerfeld for Roaring Brook!

And, congratulations to Jessica who illustrated THE LOST PACKAGE which was nominated for the 2022-23 Red Clover Book Award!

Anden Wilder:

Congratulations to Anden Wilder on being the grand prize winner of the juried portfolio contest at the RMC-SCBWI’s 2022 Letters and Lines Conference!

And, congratulations to Anden on her picture book, TULIP’S MESS being acquired by Knopf.

Dow Phumiruk:

Happy Book Birthday to Dow Phumiruk, who illustrated A LIFE OF SERVICE: THE STORY OF SENATOR TAMMY DUCKWORTH by Christina Soontornvat!

Dow also revealed the cover art for LAST FLIGHT by Kristen Mai Giang.

Jane Maday:

Congratulations to Jane Maday who is now an Ambassador for the Archer and Olive company!