Recently, collaborators reunited to discuss a historic anniversary, acclaimed picture book creators came together for a conversation, siblings made their joint debut, and an author was invited to an embassy.
Honoring an Anniversary
The Los Alamos Historical Society marked the 80th anniversary of the Trinity nuclear test with an event presenting Eric Singer and Alex Sherwin, the son of Martin J. Sherwin, co-author of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer. The event took place at the historic Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos, New Mex., where they spoke about Singer’s young readers adaptation, Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb (Putnam), and held a q&a with the audience. Here (from l.) LAHS director of education Rachel Clay, executive director Todd Nickols, Singer, Susan Sherwin, wife of author Martin J. Sherwin, Alex Sherwin, and assistant director Kristen Hollis celebrate a successful event.
Shelter from the Storm
On July 24, Hans Christian Andersen Medalist Sydney Smith (l.), Caldecott Medalist Brian Floca (c.), and Caldecott and Sibert Medalist Jason Chin (r.) appeared at bookshop-bistro Sullaluna in New York City for a conversation about their new picture books, Island Storm (written by Floca and illustrated by Smith) and Hurricane (by Chin). The trio discussed their craft; providing safe spaces for children to experience danger and fear; and their close collaboration with editor Neal Porter at Holiday House.
A Family Affair
Debut authors and siblings Brad Riew (r.) and Julia Riew (c.) held a launch event co-presented by the Korea Society for their YA book The Last Tiger (Kokila) at the Strand in New York City on July 29. The fantasy novel centers around servant Lee Seung and noble Choi Eunji who find themselves on opposing sides of a war as they fight for their futures. The duo held a conversation with fellow author Chloe Gong (l.) and gave a short musical performance for the audience. The event closed with a book signing.
Celebrating Maltese Culture
Author Caroline L. Perry recently took a trip to the Maltese Embassy in Washington, D.C., to present her new picture book, The Memory Cake (Holiday House). Inspired by Perry’s own family, the story follows a Maltese grandmother retracing her experiences during WWII while baking a cake with her granddaughter. During her visit, Perry met Ambassador Godfrey Xuereb (r.), held a storytime, and enjoyed some Maltese treats.
