I recently had the pleasure of attending the Paths to Publishing KidLit panel by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Southern Breeze Chapter at Sharon Forks Library. It was a real treat to hear what inspired each of the seven authors at the event to write and publish their books. Here are two books for teens written by authors featured at the program.
Worried about her family’s finances, twelve-year-old Peony Watercolor hopes to win a thousand dollar grand prize in her middle school’s talent show. This charming story combines real-world issues with whimsical elements, including a school librarian who fills the role of fairy godmother.
In 2024 Peony Watercolor’s Wish for Sun and Moon received a Gold Medal in the Pre-Teen Fantasy category at the 2024 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards which celebrate youthful curiosity, discovery, and learning through books and reading.
An ordinary ninth grader receives a relic from the battle of Gilgamesh in Mesopotamia and is called to defend Lebanon's famous Cedar Forest and the Phoenician way of life against the demi-god determined to destroy both. This exciting teen novel by T.K. Read, published under the pen name Kam Karem, combines legends, futuristic technology and adventures in space.
Ranger Nader is the first book in the Guardian Chronicles series. It was a finalist in the Indie Excellence Award and the IAN and won its category in the Global Book Awards and the International Book Awards.
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| Robyn Field Image Credit Forsyth County Public Library |
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| SCBWI KidLit Panel Image Credit Forsyth County Public Library |
Alicia Cavitt
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