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Starred PW review for ME AND MOMMA AND BIG JOHN
Mara:
"The story of a struggling family transformed through the joy and power of meaningful work is woven into the history of a beloved spiritual landmark . . . every page is infused with golden light, quiet pride, and soaring hope." www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-7636-4359-1
Candlewick bought this manuscript in 2008 after it had been turned down by all the big NYC publishers as "too regional." (Funny that it took a Boston publisher to see a wider interest in a book about New York!) Their chosen illustrator, William Low, was so booked up he couldn't start working on it till two years later. But he was definitely worth the wait. Here's one of his illustrations which was auctioned off at BEA: http://www.flickr.com/photos/silent-auction/7196411562/
JennaWren:
Congratulations, Mara! What a lovely review! And the art is stunning. So glad the ms found a home and is out in the world! :partytime
TracyH:
What great news! What incredible artwork. Stunning is right.
JFriday:
Congratulations, Mara! It looks and sounds beautiful.
Pam:
HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!! :congratswave
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