Mitali Perkins
Mitali Perkins is the author of several novels for young readers.
 
Mitali Perkins
If you can't afford a lavish vacation this summer, here's a list of books that make you forget where you are by creating a great sense of place...
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Think the cover girl of Justine Larbalestier's forthcoming YA thriller LIAR (Bloomsbury / October 2009) looks black? Because the novel features an African American protagonist.Compare the North American (above) with the Australian (below) packaging of this book...
Jean
Jean
Makes no sense!! And why is a liar's mouth 1. covered with hair and 2. out of the shot?
Elsa
Elsa
what? that makes no sense
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The release of a new book is something to celebrate. Each story winging out into the world deserves a communal "HURRAH!" We're tapping into the power of Twitter, a social network, to spread the buzz about ...
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The best authors turn us into armchair travelers, whether in this world or into other ones. John Green took us to Orlando in PAPER TOWNS. Sarah Dessen makes me feel like I know the suburbs of North Carolina...
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Curious about how to throw a virtual book launch party? Stop by Grace Lin's launch of her enchanting new fantasy WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON (Little Brown)...
Rebecca Sommer-Petersen

Rebecca Sommer-Petersen Wow! Smokin' profile pic, Mrs. Perkins!!!

Mitali Perkins
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Thanks to Bethany, my profile pic is way better looking than me. A shocker for those who meet me face to face.
Rebecca
Rebecca
Stop it!!! Or, as the high school girls say "Shut up"! You looooook mahvelous, dear!
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I'm departing the Fire Escape for a week's writing retreat, but I'll leave you with some tips, news, and tricks, as well as an update on our Twitter Book Parties: only room for two more books!I have to mind my "p"s and "q"s after being quoted in Greg Pincus' article on social media as a language...
Carol
Carol
I know your Mom Madhu from Pleasant Hll Seniors. I really love her. We really like it when she comes to our Circle. BTW I am impressed with news of your book/Ramdom House publishing it.... Best regards from an acquaintance of your proud MOM!
Mitali Perkins
Mitali Perkins
My mom is a jewel, Carol, so thanks. I hope she gets to spend more time with all of you. She gets so energized from your meetings.
Mitali Perkins
At first glance, Gran Torino might seem like another one of those white men saves the day kind of stories that spew out of Hollywood on a regular basis. But it's not...
Mohan
Mohan
Saw it the other day. It had some interesting takes on inter-racial relations, and the premise was compelling, but the acting could have been better and there were some cringe-making lines.
Mitali Perkins
Mitali Perkins
I appreciated the powerful way it showed how redemptive it can be to walk across the lawn.
Mohan
Mohan
Sure, the last scene redeemed the clunky parts
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My last author visit of this academic year was a quick 24-hour sojourn to Chattanooga, Tennessee over the weekend...
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I love asking questions on Twitter (where I tend to focus on "professional" subjects) and Facebook (seems better suited for the personal stuff). Here are a few I've posed lately, in case you want to weigh in:Booksellers, tell me the truth...
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We're going through some "readjustments" in the book industry, right? Well, we can't let that stop us from celebrating milestones and accomplishments. The release of a new book is definitely something to commemorate...
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Come and join the party!
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Last week, I asked visitors to the Fire Escape when, if ever, it would be okay to update a classic children's book to reflect changing mores about race...
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Yesterday I asked you how you pictured the characters in Suzanne Collins' bestselling novel THE HUNGER GAMES...
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Thanks, Heidi. When you're a Mom, it's always good to hear that something you've said is interesting.
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Every now and then, I'm going to pose a 12-second video question about a YA or children's book I've just finished reading. I want to listen to you before I post my own answer, so please leave your thoughts in the comments...
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This isn't your mother's publishing industry...
Sangeeta
Sangeeta
nice post Mitali
Rachel
Rachel
Great post. I am still trying to figure out how to retweet! Thanks for sharing your wisdom in this note. It's very helpful!
Mitali Perkins
Mitali Perkins
You are very welcome.
Mitali Perkins
The audience at the Greenwich Arts Council and Leslie Guegen of Just Words listened yesterday to Rachel Vail (GORGEOUS/Harper Collins) and me (SECRET KEEPER/Random House) share tips about writing books for kids and teens.A no-duh takeaway for authors (including me) from the talented, funny, and...
Leslie S. Gueguen

Leslie S. Gueguen Dear Mitali, Thank you for your generosity and time to speak to writers and readers at the Greenwich Arts Council today. We greatly appreciate your encouragement and advice and are grateful that you joined us on our journey. Sincerely, Just Words & GAC

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The Massachusetts Center for the Book recommends children's/YA books published in 2008 by Massachusetts authors. Full disclosure: I'm on the list. Winners of the Book Awards will be announced shortly.Picture Books As Good as Anybody by Richard Michelson...
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At our Boston Bookish Tweetup on Sunday, literary agent Lauren MacLeod of the Strothman Agency reflected on the current and future state of Middle Grade (MG) and Young Adult (YA) books. Lauren kindly gave me permission to post some notes here...
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Hinting at a future of low-cost regional gatherings, a group of bookish folk who weren't at Book Expo America connected via Twitter at Porter Square Books on Sunday 5/31 in Cambridge, Massachusetts.We exchanged books and social media tips, made new connections, and enjoyed the cozy ambience of one...
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With Laurie Halse Anderson pouting about not being at Book Expo America (BEA), and the BEA Twitty Party rising into the top ten trending topics on Twitter, a few of us who aren't in New York decided to host a Boston Bookish Tweetup.When? Sunday, 5.31.09, 2 p.m.Where...
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I opened an old folder of poetry and found this one written years ago...
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In some communities, if you know someone who knows somebody, or are a writer, you show up in the local classroom and talk about your work.Not so in Newton, Massachusetts.Yesterday, I showcased a presentation called "RICKSHAW GIRL and ALPANA ART" to sixty or so parent volunteers...
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I share links about children's and YA books with my followers on Twitter...
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Here's the third prize winner from last year's contest (read the first-place poem and second-place poem) to remind you that the deadline for submission to the 2009 Fire Escape Short Fiction and Poetry Contests is June 1st...
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My first novel for younger readers (as opposed to teens), published in 2007, is doing okay...
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Laura Resau, author of RED GLASS, is chatting with readergirlz tonight, Wednesday, May 20th, 9 o'clock EST/ 6 o'clock PST at the readergirlz blog.Pop in and out of the chat as you watch Idol, chat with Laura about anything under the sun, and find out how she felt about all those awards and starry...
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For serious writers of children's books and YA fiction, New England offers a wealth of opportunities this summer to work on craft. We're a gorgeous destination for those who live elsewhere. Why not combine work and play...
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Most of you know I microblog about YA and children's books on twitter. I post timely links there, and bit.ly allows me to track which are the most useful to my followers. Here are five recent tweets pointing to links garnering at least a hundred clicks each:The @bridgetzinn auction is heating up...
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