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Here’s a rough sketch for my upcoming “Ready-To-Read” book, illustrated by Abigail Burch.
It’s called Two Ballerinas . . . and a Moose.
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So then there will be two:
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Coming in August: TWO BALLERINAS . . . AND A MOOSE!
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Michael Cera, “Juno,” Two Ballerinas & an Aspirational Moose
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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
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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.–
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!
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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!
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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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