Panels were offered on the steampunk trend among teens, the particularities of tweens and their reading habits, and picture books as compared to graphic novels. Additionally fall previews were presented from numerous publishing houses.
Some of the titles I’m most looking forward to reading are:
A Bedtime for Bear by Bonny Becker
September 2010
Candlewick Press
That particular Bear is back and now that he enjoys visitors, he's ready for a sleepover. Or IS he?
Knuffle Bunny Free! An Unexpected Diversion by Mo Willems
September 2010
Balzer + Bray
The final installment of Knuffle Bunny! I heard there's traveling involved.
Children Make Terrible Pets by Peter Brown
September 2010
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
A funny twist on the traditional pet story. A bear finds a small child and begs to keep it even though his mom warns him that, "children make terrible pets."
Art & Max by David Wiesner
October 2010
Clarion Books
Sadly the cover image isn't yet available. The three time Caldecott Medal winner is back with more of his signature hyper-realistic, detailed style. Two lizard friends with an interest in painting explore various mediums.
Piggie Pie Po by Audrey & Don Wood
September 2010
Harcourt Children's Books
Another rhyming picture book from this team who are one of my storytime favorites.
The Little Prince Graphic Novel illustrated by Joann Sfar
October 2010
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
A graphic novel adaptation of this classic book by one of my favorite illustrators. It is being released along with The Little Prince Deluxe Pop-Up Book as well.
Reckless by Cornelia Funke
September 2010
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Listening to Cornelia Funke read aloud from her upcoming book was completely mesmerizing and only partially due to her charming German accent. Prepare your fantasy readers to enter the world behind the mirror as inspired by the Brothers Grimm.
Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly
October 2010
Random House Children's Books
Two girls, two centuries apart. Yet somehow the story of a modern day Brooklyn teenager becomes linked to another living in France many years past when she finds her old diary.
Bright Young Things by Anna Godbersen
October 2010
Harpercollins
From the author of the Luxe books, this new series is set in 1920's New York City and was described as The Great Gatsy meets Gossip Girls (how’s that for alliteration?) Flappers could very well be a new trend, as Vixen by Lila Fine is being released as part of a young adult trilogy in December by Random House.
One last notable mention: browsing the publisher's tables, I ran into my elementary school librarian Mrs. Burkey! She is still working as a school media specialist and drove all the way from Ohio to attend. How amazingly dedicated is that?
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