Palooza Prizes & Giveaways
from Our Fabulous Speakers

When you attend the Picture Book Palooza LIVE on September 18 and 19,  not only will you have 26 fabulous presenters including agents and editors, worksheets and handouts, EIGHT submission opportunities, and so much more.... you'll have 26 chances to win prizes... especially our presenters' books and some wonderful critiques!
Read on below for the list of prizes available during each panel or session!
Unfortunately, the books can only be shipped within the US (unless noted) but everything else is open world wide!

See bios for our guests here: https://www.childrensbookacademy.com/2021paloozabios.html​

Sign Up For the Picture Book Palooza here: ​https://www.childrensbookacademy.com/pbpalooza2021.html
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Prizes during WRITING KIDS' BOOKS with HEART & SOUL
Sat, Sept 18 10-11:30 am PDT

 
​Win a copy of Sunday Rain from award-winning author, and Writing with Heart and Soul presenter, Rosie Pova

From Picture Book Perfect: "...Rosie and Amariah seamlessly weave the wonderful imaginative play of the children into the story as we see them set off in a boat and fight a dragon alongside the princess from Elliott’s book. This creative and inclusive story showcases the beauty of imagination, the power of books and the joy of making new friends."

Win a copy of El Cucuy is Scared, Too! from multi-multi- award-winning author, and Writing with Heart and Soul presenter Donna Barba Higuera

Ramón is a little boy who can’t sleep. He is nervous for his first day at a new school. And El Cucuy is the monster who lives in Ramón’s cactus pot. He can’t sleep, either.
It turns out that El Cucuy is scared, too!
This gentle, perceptive story explores the worries that can accompany moving to a new place and beginning a new journey—and reveals how comfort, bravery, and strength can be found through even the most unexpected of friendships.
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Prizes during NONFICTION MEETS INFORMATION FICTION 
​Panel is Sat, Sept 18th, 12:30-2:00 PM PDT

Win a copy of  Jurassic Rat anywhere in the world from Author and NonFiction Meets Informational Fiction panelist Eleanor Ann Peterson!

​Most folks know about dinosaurs but how many know about Jurassic rats? This is the story of one Jurassic rat, the size of a cat, who faces enormous dangers searching for food for his family. Unfortunately,  Rat gets into all sorts of troubles tripping over logs, dropping precious eggs, and coming face to face with a terrifying allosaurus. Will Rat live to feed and snuggle with his family one more time before doing it all over again? ​
 

Win a copy from award-winning nonfiction author and NF VS Info Fiction presenter Emma Bland Smith - The Pig War: How a Porcine Tragedy Taught England and America to Share

This humor-filled nonfiction picture book, beautifully illustrated by award-winning illustrator Alison Jay, describes what is likely the most unusual military conflict in American history. In 1859, in the Pacific Northwest, San Juan Island lay smack on the border between American and British territories. Who would claim it? This is the tale of how two giant nations almost went to war over a pig in a potato field–and instead decided to share.
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Win your own copy of author and NF Versus Info Fiction Panelist Annette Schottenfeld's - Obi's Mud Bath 

Zimbabwe is having a dry spell, and it's way too hot for young rhino Obi. On the hunt for a cool, ooey, gooey, mud bath, he gets his snout stuck in one mess after another. Finally, with help from his new friends, Obi realizes that teamwork and some fancy moves - might just help beat the heat. Inspired by an actual event, Obi's Mud Bath includes Common Core Connections and explores themes of perseverance, friendship, and the power of believing. ** A portion of this book's proceeds will be donated to Water.org, an organization which empowers families around the world with access to safe water and sanitation.

Win a copy of I'm Done! from  Informational Fiction author and presenter Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan's 

A little beaver with a slapdash approach to dam-building comes to appreciate the satisfaction of a job well done in this sweet tale that’s perfect for story time. "... The story teaches the benefits of determination and pride in a job well done.... The characters have realistic traits, such as webbing on the beaver's hind feet and details of the feathers on the bird. The main characters are expressive and endearing.  Young children will enjoy the onomatopoeia that repeats throughout the book. 
VERDICT This is a fun read-aloud that also teaches and reinforces an important lesson." -Barbara Spiri, Southborough Library, MA - SLJ

​Prizes during ​WHAT DO AGENTS DO & HOW TO GET ONE  
Sat, Sept 18th, 4-5:30 PM PDT

​Agent Mela Bolinao will be giving away ​THREE of Her Client’s Fabulous Books! WOW!

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Agent Kaitlyn Sanchez will be donating a much valued  Picture Book Critique in this panel!

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Agent Claire Easton will also be giving away a much valued ​Picture Book Critique

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Prizes during JEWISH, MUSLIM & CHRISTIAN KIDLIT 
​Panel Sun, Sept 19th, 10-11:30 AM PDT

Win a copy of Interfaith panelist author Marcia Berneger's A Dreidel in Time 

​Devorah and Benjamin are excited to open their Hanukkah present from Bubbe and Zayde, which turns out to be an ugly old dreidel. It's a big disappointment―until the dreidel transports them out of modern Los Angeles to join the ancient Maccabees! Once they convince a suspicious Judah Maccabee and their new friends that they've arrived to help, they use what they know about the Hanukkah story from Hebrew school to aid the Maccabees in their battle against Antiochus. The kids know that the miracle of Hanukkah relies on finding the special oil for the Temple menorah, but where can it be?

​Win a picture book or chapter book first chapters critique from Interfaith panelist, moderator, and author Marcia Berneger. 

Find out more about Marcia here.

​Receive or win a copy of the Arabic Alphabet Coloring Book from the coloring book author and Muslim panelist Koloud Tarapolsi's (AKA A Crafty Arab)  

 Featuring 26 fun illustrated animals with Arabic text and English pronunciations. 

Win a copy of co-author's and Interfaith presenter's Melissa Stoller, Shirin Shamsi & Callie Metler's Planting Friendship: Peace, Salaam, Shalom

When they meet on the first day of school, three girls realize they are different from each other - Molly is Christian, Savera is Muslim, and Hannah is Jewish. Through a class planting project, the girls' friendship blossoms, and they learn they are more alike than they thought. Written by three women authors from the same faith traditions as the girls in the story, this book brings more kindness and understanding into the world.​

Win or receive a copy of Melissa Stoller's
Sadie's Shabbat Stories 

Sadie loves listening to Nana's tales, especially about the traveling candlesticks, kiddush cup, and challah cover that they use every Friday night for the Sabbath meal. Will Sadie ever be able to tell her own special Shabbat stories, just like Nana?

​Based on true stories from the author's family, this book celebrates family history and connections.

Melissa Stoller is graciously gifting one lucky Palooza participant a Picture Book Critique.

Click here to visit Melissa's website and see her books.

Win or receive a copy of author and Interfaith panelist Shirin Shamsi's
Laila and the Sands of Time

"This lovely story was both engaging and educational. Laila has lost her beloved father and struggles to adjust to a step-mother and baby sister. Early memories of her father's love and teachings create a parallel between Laila's past and present as she time-travels back to 7th century Mecca. The teachings of Islam come alive for her and bring meaning to her young teenage life as she struggles to save another life. Laila and the Sands of Time is a compelling read that is perfect for teens and adults." - Sherry Howard

One lucky person will win or receive a 30-minute Zoom chat or critique with multi-published author and Interfaith panelist Vivian Kirkfield.
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Visit Vivian and her books here. 
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Prizes during ​FABULOUS INDIE PUBLISHERS
​Panel Sun, Sept 19th, 4-5:30 PM PDT

Win or receive a copy of And a Cat from Carmel Market, by Alyssa Satin Capucilli from Kar-Ben publisher, editor, and panelist Joni Sussman

Win or receive a copy of The Whole World Inside Nan's Soup, by Hunter Liguore, illustrated by Vikki Zhang from Helen H. Wu, Associate Publisher Yeehoo Press 

One lucky person will win or receive a wonderful Picture Book critique from Helen H. Wu,  Yeehoo Press Associate Publisher. 

​Visit Helen's personal website to see her 20+ books that she's written and/or illustrated.

Prizes from OTHER WONDERFUL CONTRIBUTORS 

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Genius former students Chantelle and Burgen Thorne (award-winning illustrators of over 1000 children's books) are donating a really generous 1 hour illustration critique! Check them out here!

This is such a beautiful unsolicited offer. I am in a critique group with them and they really are incredibly brilliant. 
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Thrilled for anyone who wins this or any of our prizes.

2 Winners: your choice of one of these fabulous books from one of our panelists:

2 Winners Your Choice of One of these Masterclasses

One final winner of a 1hr critique with Dr. Mira Reisberg, AKA the Picture Book Whisperer.

Mira Reisberg is offering one lucky Palooza participant a one-hour live Picture Book Critique.

Mira Reisberg's students have now published over 700 books and won nearly every major North American kidlit award. She is an editor and art director at Clear Fork/Spork and the Director of the Children's Book Academy. Her own books have sold over 600 copies.

​Find out more about Mira here.

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