Who doesn't love a freebie?
Thanks to our awesome Palooza contributors, we've got some lovely giveaways for attendees. The criteria for the prizes will be announced during each Panel presentation.
Thanks to our awesome Palooza contributors, we've got some lovely giveaways for attendees. The criteria for the prizes will be announced during each Panel presentation.
21st Century Nonfiction Panel
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Sue has generously gifted a copy of her hilarious upcoming 13 Ways to Eat a Fly book to one of the live attendees in the Writing 21st Century Nonfiction panel. Due out in February 2021, science meets subtraction in this fresh and funny STEM picture book with plenty of ewww factor to please young readers. A swarm of thirteen flies buzzes along, losing one member to each predator along the way. Whether the unfortunate insects are zapped or wrapped, liquefied or zombified, the science is real--and hilariously gross. Includes a guide to eating bugs, complete with nutritional information for a single serving of flies.
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Heavy-hitter Nancy is gifting her book, For Spacious Skies, Katharine Lee Bates and the Inspiration for "America the Beautiful". Katharine Lee Bates first wrote the lines to "America the Beautiful" after a stirring visit to Pikes Peak in 1893. But the story behind the song begins with Katharine herself, who pushed beyond conventional expectations of women to become an acclaimed writer, scholar, suffragist, and reformer.
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Fiction from Life Panel
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Melissa's new book just came out in October, and one lucky Paloozian will be given a copy. The main character in Sadie’s Shabbat Stories loves listening to Nana's tales, especially about the traveling candlesticks, kiddush cup, and challah cover they use every Friday night. Will Sadie ever be able to tell her own special Shabbat stories, just like Nana? Based on true stories in Melissa's family, this book celebrates family history and connections with extraordinary illustrations that pay homage to artist Marc Chagall's work.
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Moni's debut picture The Star Festival will be released in April 2021, and she is giving a copy away to one lucky attendee at her Fiction from Life panel. The book is based on a popular folktale about the Heavens and his daughter stars who are separated but reunite on the Milky Way bridge. Using beautiful language, it shows how cultural traditions and traditional folktales can have contemporary relevance.
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The incredible and multi-talented Masha is offering up a private Zoom yoga session, for when you want to take a break from kidlit and get your namaste on.
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Writing for Social Justice Panel
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One lucky recipient will get a copy of Walkout, Tina's debut picture book.
The book is inspired by a true story about a school's anti-violence walkout. Other kids throughout the States are walking out, but the main character's principal has announced that only older grades can participate. Maddie tries to convince her friend to participate in democracy in action despite her fears. |
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Award-winning author-Illustrator Vincent has graciously donated a one-on-one 30-minute live phone critique of a picture book in either manuscript, storybook, or dummy format. Don't miss the chance to work with this one-of-a-kind children's book genius.
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Shirin is giving away a copy of her lovely book Laila and the Sands of Time. It tells the story of Thirteen-year-old Laila, still grieving over her father's death, goes on their planned pilgrimage with her aunt and uncle. When she is transported back in time to 7th century Arabia, she faces the dangers of the desert, takes on a disguise, and saves a baby's life. But will she ever return to her own time?
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Awesome KidLit Resources Panel
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Our very own picture book whisperer is gifting some lucky Paloozan a written manuscript critique, focusing on polishing and perfecting your illustrating and/or writing work.
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Award-winning and social justice expert Patricia is going to offer a 20-min video critique of one manuscript (picture book, middle grade, or nonfiction) for a fortunate kidlit creative.
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How to Write Funny Panel
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Marketing expert and picture book writer Jen will be offering up an invaluable critique for a non-rhyming picture book manuscript of up to 600 words.
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Concept Versus Fiction Book Panel
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During the her panel, Shannon is donating a hardcover copy of Y is for Yet: A Growth Mindset Alphabet. Not your typical alphabet book, Y Is for Yet uses the ABCs as an accessible framework to introduce growth mindset and all its possibilities. From A to Z, or Ability to Zany, kids learn new vocabulary that expands their view of themselves learners.
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Author-illustrator Miri is giving away a copy of Penny and the Plain Piece of Paper. In this whimsical book, one little doodle girl takes control of her own creative destiny in this funny and imaginative book about fitting in and finding home, imagination wins the day.
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Editor/Agent/AD Panel
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Editor extraordinaire Kaitlyn is generously giving away a picture book critique.
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One fortunate Palooza participant with be getting a copy of Sharon's book Bedtime Daddy! Bedtime can be a mission for many, but with these gorgeous illustrations of a little bear and his dad, this is the perfect role-reversal bedtime story to help put any fussy child to bed in a fun and positive way.
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Illustrating & Writing Panel
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MIra's 1-hour Zoom KidLit critiques usually retail for hundreds of dollars, but one lucky panel participant will be getting one gratis. Mira's critiques are like an individual mini-course focused solely on you and your work.
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