Handselling Tip Sheet

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1 M. T. Anderson Bookseller Carol J. Stoltz Carol recommends anyone who enjoys beautifully written, comprehensive nonfiction any World War II buff M. T. Anderson fans teens who love history/music folks with roots in Eastern Europe Symphony for the City of the Dead M. T. Anderson ISBN: $25.99 ($29.00 CAN) On sale September 22, 2015 Nonfiction Age 14 and up Symphony for the City of the Dead beautifully integrates the life of Dmitri Shostakovich, his music, and the history of early twentiethcentury Russia concentrating on the Siege of Leningrad. To say that M. T. Anderson makes this period come alive is almost an understatement. The reader is transported, suffering the hunger and cold, while being surprisingly uplifted by the power of music. An exquisite, monumental, glorious book! Carol J. Stoltz Porter Square Books Cambridge, MA

2 THE LITTLE SNOWPLOW Lora Koehler Jake Parker Bookseller Liesl Freudenstein Liesl recommends kids and parents who love trucks and tractors customers who like inspirational stories about hard work customers who love winter... or, conversely, customers who ve never seen a blizzard teachers and librarians looking for a great book for story time The Little Snowplow has a heartwarming message of determination. Being the littlest isn t easy, and when the big trucks pick on him, the little snowplow trains all year long to get ready for the snow. Jake Parker s illustrations match the mood and excitement of the first blizzard. When all the hard work pays off, you just have to cheer. The Little Snowplow Lora Koehler illustrated by Jake Parker ISBN: $15.99 ($19.00 CAN) On sale October 13, 2015 Picture book Ages 3 7 Liesl Freudenstein Boulder Book Store Boulder, CO

3 Counting Lions Katie Cotton Stephen Walton Bookseller Drew Sieplinga Drew recommends animal lovers of all ages anyone with a coffee table that s just begging for a book to be set upon it art lovers and artists bibliophiles who want an eye-catching volume for their collection aspiring veterinarians and wildlife enthusiasts anyone looking for an unforgettable gift teachers looking for a book to start a discussion about the environment and our impact on the world around us parents looking to inspire and stimulate conversations Counting Lions is a thoughtful reflection on wildlife and our relationship to our fellow animals. Delicately detailed charcoal drawings, startling in their realism, pair with elegant text to highlight each animal while providing a subtle but unambiguous reminder that these creatures are not to be taken for granted. Gorgeous. I want wallpaper made of these drawings. Drew Sieplinga Wild Rumpus Minneapolis, MN Counting Lions Katie Cotton illustrated by Stephen Walton ISBN: $22.00 ($29.00 CAN) On sale October 13, 2015 Picture book All ages

4 Silvia Borando Bookseller Amy Oelkers Amy recommends cat lovers of all ages readers who love surprises! parents wanting clever and unique, yet accessible books kids reluctant to try new things show them the wonder and magic going on outside their comfort zone fans of Nikki McClure, Antoinette Portis, and Jon Klassen Night-bound White Cat and day-bound Black Cat each decide to step out of their normal routines and discover what the other has in store. When they meet and share their love of day and night, an inseparable relationship forms one with a surprise ending! Striking illustrations and a clever story make this a perfect read-aloud to charm both young readers and their grown-ups. Black Cat, White Cat Silvia Borando ISBN: $14.00 ($14.00 CAN) On sale August 25, 2015 Picture book Ages 2 5 Amy Oelkers Red Balloon Bookshop St. Paul, MN

5 The Hired Girl Laura Amy Schlitz Bookseller Terri Schmitz Terri recommends fans of Laura Amy Schlitz lovers of historical fiction anyone who believes in the power of art to enrich lives teachers doing units on social hierarchies readers looking for an unbiased depiction of the differences between Catholic and Jewish beliefs at the turn of the twentieth century You won t find a more engaging heroine than Joan Skraggs, who flees a life of drudgery on her father s farm and reinvents herself as a housemaid to a wealthy Baltimore family. Joan s thirst for beauty and meaning is the driving force in her life, and through her wonderfully candid diary entries we come to love and respect this impulsive, opinionated young woman. The Hired Girl Laura Amy Schlitz ISBN: $17.99 ($23.99 CAN) On sale September 8, 2015 Middle-grade fiction Age 12 and up Terri Schmitz the Children s Book Shop Brookline, MA

6 Maggie Thrash Bookseller Stefani Beddingfield Stefani recommends YA fans of This One Summer by Mariko and Jilliam Tamaki adult fans of Alison Bechdel s Fun Home anyone (teen or adult) looking for diversity in their reading diet YA or adult book groups seeking a thought-provoking read with a jumping-off point for a great discussion progressive English teachers looking to satisfy a nonfiction requirement in their curriculum If you ve been to summer camp, had a crush, been heartbroken, not fit in, found someone to love, and struggled to understand the onset of adult emotional entanglements... then this graphic novel is for you. Maggie Thrash gives us a love story that is human and resonates with everyone whether gay or straight, man or woman. Read it! Honor Girl Maggie Thrash ISBN: $19.99 ($24.00 CAN) On sale September 8, 2015 Graphic memoir Age 14 and up Stefani Beddingfield Inkwood Books Tampa, FL

7 Timothée de Fombelle Bookseller Richard Corbett Richard recommends mystery aficionados fans of historical fiction readers who appreciate beautifully written narratives lovers of Vango Book One (though this second volume can be read as a stand-alone) fans of epic, cinematic novels with big casts of characters A Prince Without a Kingdom Timothée de Fombelle ISBN: $17.99 ($23.99 CAN) On sale August 4, 2015 Young adult fiction Age 12 and up A high-flying novel with a fascinating cast of characters centered on Vango, who has a mysterious past and is on the run. An intricately woven mystery with a touch of romance set in the World War II era, this is a stunning, beautifully written book that will appeal to both teens and adults. Richard Corbett Powell s Books Portland, OR Don t miss Book One! Vango: Between Sky and Earth HC: $17.99 ($20.00 CAN)