Andrew Hacket
The Backstory: PAULA'S PATCHES
Gabriella Aldeman stops by The Backstory today with her debut picture book, PAULA'S PATCHES (Free Spirit Publishing, 2023) with...
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Andrew Hacket
Jul 7, 20237 min
The Backstory: GREAT CARRIER REEF
I am so excited to welcome my kidlit pal and nonfiction writer extraordinaire, Jessica Stremer to the blog today! Jessica is with us to...
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Andrew Hacket
Jun 28, 20233 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, 20237 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, 20236 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, 20236 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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Andrew Hacket
May 27, 20236 min
Cover Reveal: THE THING TO REMEMBER ABOUT STARGAZING
Happy Memorial Day weekend readers! I can think of no better way to kick off this long weekend than with some book love in the form of a...
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Andrew Hacket
May 17, 20238 min
The Backstory: WHEN YOU CAN SWIM
I am happy to welcome author and illustrator, Jack Wong to The Backstory today. Jack is here to share the inspiration behind his book,...
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Andrew Hacket
May 4, 20237 min
The Backstory: HOW TO GET YOUR OCTOPUS TO SCHOOL
One of my favorite things is when authors return to The Backstory with new books! Back in June of 2021, Becky Scharnhorst joined the blog...
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Andrew Hacket
Apr 27, 20235 min
The Backstory: ENOUGH IS...
Author Jessica Whipple joins The Backstory today with her debut, ENOUGH IS...(Tilbury House, 2023) with illustrations by Nicole Wong....
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Andrew Hacket
Apr 12, 20237 min
The Backstory: JUST A WORM
Author and illustrator Marie Boyd joins The Backstory today with her debut, JUST A WORM (Greenwillow Books, 2023). This beautiful book,...
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Andrew Hacket
Apr 8, 202310 min
The Backstory: THE LOUD LIBRARIAN
It is my pleasure to welcome Jenna Beatrice and Erika Lynne Jones, the dynamic duo behind the forthcoming, THE LOUD LIBRARIAN (Atheneum...
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Andrew Hacket
Mar 29, 20237 min
The Backstory: IT'S OK
It is my pleasure to welcome educator, public speaker, mindfulness teacher, and children's book author, Wendy O'Leary to the blog. Wendy...
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Andrew Hacket
Mar 8, 202311 min
The Backstory: HIDE AND SHH!
It isn't every day that I get to welcome an agency sibling to The Backstory. It is my pleasure to introduce Christina Dendy and her...
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Andrew Hacket
Mar 3, 20231 min
#50PreciousWords 2023 MY MOUNTAIN
Vivian Kirkfield's #50PreciousWords is back! This is my favorite of all of the kidlit writing competitions and I am so excited to join in...
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Andrew Hacket
Mar 1, 20238 min
The Backstory: PEDRO & DANIEL
I am so excited to introduce my friend and incredible author, Federico Erebia. I met Federico through our local SCBWI meetings and feel...
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Andrew Hacket
Feb 23, 20239 min
The Backstory: WHATEVER COMES TOMORROW
It's time for another return visitor! We had the pleasure of chatting with Rebecca Gardyn Levington back in September for her debut,...
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Andrew Hacket
Feb 10, 20233 min
Cover Reveal: ROCK STARS DON'T NAP!
Welcome Backstory readers to a special COVER REVEAL edition!!! While I am excited to host our very first cover reveal, I am even more...
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Andrew Hacket
Feb 8, 20237 min
The Backstory: TRUCKER KID
It is my pleasure to welcome back one of my favorite kid lit friends, Carol Gordan Ekster. Carol joins us today with her latest picture...
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Andrew Hacket
Feb 1, 20236 min
The Backstory: ABUELA'S SUPER CAPA & BOITATA: THE FIRE SNAKE
I love when authors return to The Backstory to share more of their stories with us. And today we have the incredible Ana Siqueira who is...
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