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Michael Cera, “Juno,” Two Ballerinas & an Aspirational Moose

January 15, 2025 / / One comment

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Publishing comes with a lot of heartbreak and disappointment — rejection is the core experience for even “successful” authors — but I still cling to the pleasures of making things. Of being inspired, of creating new books or poems or art. The worst day is pub day, when hopes and dreams are dashed against the rocks of indifference.

Anyway, this little book about an aspirational moose won’t be out until August, 2025.  I sent a photo of Michael Cera from “Juno” to my editor, describing how I saw Moose. And in this rare case, both my editor and illustrator listened and cared and worked to honor my silly vision.

The actor Michael Cera and my moose. It’s a small thing but it delights me.

 

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NOTE: This is not the official or “final” cover. But I imagine it’s close. 

This is the second story from my “. . . And a Moose!” Series for very young readers. Available in paperback, cheap.

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“Two Birds and a Moose” Named JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION

August 21, 2024 / / No comments

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Good news! I’m pleased to see that my new book, Two Birds and a Moose, illustrated by Abigail Burch, has been named a Junior Library Guild Selection.
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Those folks at JLG have been amazingly generous toward my books, as this is the 5th time I’ve been so honored, including: Bystander, The Courage Test, Blood Mountain, and Upstander.
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Honestly, I’m impossible to live with these days.
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Thanks so much, JLG!
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Two Birds comes out in 6 days. It’s a simple little story — so don’t get your hopes too high. Although, come to think of it, maybe the message of this story is quite the opposite.
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Hope away!
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Reminder: New Easy-to-Read Book Coming Out in 12 Days!

August 15, 2024 / / No comments

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COMING ON AUGUST 27th.

THAT’S SOON!

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“Spare language complements the cartoon illustrations that are captivating in their simplicity, and visual clues will illicit giggles from young readers as they follow along with moose’s bumbling actions . . . An entertaining choice, with appropriate language for the developing reader.” — School Library Journal.

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Coming Soon: TWO BIRDS . . . AND A MOOSE!

July 11, 2024 / / No comments

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I love an aspirational moose, don’t you?

A dreamer, a seeker, a striver who will not give up.

He’s the star of Two Birds . . . and a Moose, coming August 27th from Simon & Schuster. 

It’s a Level 1 “Ready to Read” book, just right for emerging readers.

You can pre-order it now via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or your favorite local bookstore. 

And, yes, there will be more books featuring Moose to come. 

Illustrated by Abigail Burch, written by me, James Preller.

Thank you for your support.

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GREAT NEWS: Four Books Coming in 2024!

March 11, 2024 / / No comments

 

Four new books? Well, ish.

I’ll explain.

 

COMING APRIL 23rd . . .

BLOOD MOUNTAIN

 

 

Not quite new, but . . . a new cover and new in paperback. Surely that counts for something. Grace and Carter and their dog, Sitka, struggle to survive in a mountain wilderness. Ages 9-up.

A Junior Library Guild Selection!

 

COMING JUNE 25th . . .

SCARY TALES: 3 SPOOKY STORIES IN 1

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I’m thrilled about this 300-page collection, which brings together Nightmareland, One Eyed Doll and Swamp Monster in one heart-stopping, fast-paced collection. All for only $8.99. It is literally the deal of the century. Featuring the incredible art of Iacopo Bruno. Ages 8-up.

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COMING SEPT. 10th . . .

SHAKEN (Hardcover)

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For 7th-grader Kristy Barrett, soccer is life. It has always been at the center of Kristy’s world. Her friendships and self-worth, her dreams and daily activities, all revolve around the sport. Until she suffers from a serious concussion and has to set soccer aside. Kristy begins to experience stress, anxiety, and panic attacks which ultimately bring her to some questionable decisions . . . and the care of a therapist. Ages 10-up.

 

AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST . . .

 

COMING IN SEPTEMBER 24th . . .

TWO BIRDS . . . AND A MOOSE!

 

A Level 1 easy-reader featuring an aspirational moose! I’m so happy to have a new book out for the youngest readers. My first at this age level since Wake Me In Spring and Hiccups for Elephant. Ages 3-6.

 

So that’s that.  My year in books. 

 

I’m proud of the range here. A well-reviewed wilderness survival thriller . . . three popular “horror” tales for readers who can’t get enough of heart-pumping, scary stories . . . an ambitious hardcover about a 7th-grade athlete whose life spirals after suffering from post-concussion syndrome . . . and an irrepressible moose who only wants to go up, up, up!

 

It’s not too early to think about school visits in 2024-25!

 

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