June - 2023

The Backstory is now booking for 2023!

If you have a picture book releasing in 2023 and would like to be considered for a feature on The Backstory, please complete this Google Form and I will be in touch.

Cover Reveal: RISING ABOVE: THE WATARU “WAT” MISAKA STORY

Andrew Hacket

Jun 28
3 min

Cover Reveal: RISING ABOVE: THE WATARU “WAT” MISAKA STORY

I first had the pleasure of chatting with the magnificent Hayley Diep back in May 2021 when her debut, IF YOU GIVE A GIRL A BIKE was...

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Andrew Hacket

Jun 21
7 min

The Backstory: MOONLIGHT MEMORIES

I am thrilled to welcome Amanda Davis back to the blog. Today she joins us with her latest picture book, MOONLIGHT MEMORIES (WorthyKids,...

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Andrew Hacket

Jun 7
6 min

The Backstory: BING BANG PLING

Deb Adamson joins The Backstory today with her latest book, BING BANG PLING (McSea Books, 2023) with illustrations by Candice Hartsough....

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Andrew Hacket

Jun 1
6 min

The Backstory: THE WISHING FLOWER

I can think of no better way of kicking off Pride Month than with a feature on an LGBTQ+ picture book from an incredible, lyrical author...

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