POW Kids Books

05/26/2021

Here's the exciting lineup of writers and illustrators for tomorrow's Publishers Weekly Book Show. We're very excited for you to meet the people behind some of POW's upcoming hit titles. Stop by the virtual booth tomorrow and say hi!

04/06/2021

It's #NationalLibraryWeek! Our new book, "The Librarian's Stories" by Lucy Falcone and Anna Wilson celebrates the important work of librarians and their enormous contributions to their communities. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-librarians-stories-lm-falcone/1136927462?ean=9781576879450

03/31/2021

The Librarian's Stories

Thanks to CanLit for this wonderful review of "The Librarian's Stories" by Lucy Falcone and Anna Wilson!

"Most readers know the healing capacity of books and words but The Librarian's Stories reminds us that they can do much to restore communities from trauma as well. Without words, without stories, without reading, we are all desolate."

On sale now across North America wherever books are sold.

Promoting children's and YA books by Canadian authors and illustrators

03/15/2021

Children's Book Review: The Big Hug by Megan Walker. Pow! Kids, $17.99 (32p) ISBN 978-1-57687-979-5

Publisher's Weekly calls "The Big Hug" by Megan Walker, "A hopeful read for contemporary youth, with a perennial message of love surviving distance." On sale April 20th, pre-order now wherever books are sold!

Two noodle-limbed, dot-eyed Black children, one wearing a red striped shirt and jeans, and one sporting a yellow dress, are inseparable buddies living “on opposite sides of a quiet street.” But “when,

02/16/2021

Happy book birthday to “The Librarian’s Stories” by Lucy Falcone and Anna Wilson!

A town is left in ruins after the bombs fall.
The beloved library is turned to ash.
Home will never feel the same.

But then one day, the Librarian appears in the square. Seated on a bench in front of the library ruins, she opens a book and begins to read aloud.

“The Librarian's Stories is a testament to the enduring connection between stories and hope.”

Find it wherever books are sold ❤️📚

11/11/2020

Who’s ready for something fun? 💁‍♀️

Newly re-imagined as a board book, “Follow This Line” takes you on an adventure across varying landscapes by tracing a continuous line as it zigs and zags, playfully spiraling into the shapes of animals, faces, buildings, vehicles and more, all without breaking its stride.

Adapted from artist Laura Ljungkvist’s popular picture book series "Follow the Line" (Viking, 2006-2011), "Follow This Line" introduces her clever continuous line drawings to a whole new audience!

On sale November 24th, preorder your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Follow-This-Line-Laura-Ljungkvist/dp/1576879682/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2CIT72DLGGW8B&dchild=1&keywords=follow+the+line+laura+ljungkvist&qid=1605120652&sprefix=follow+this+line+laura+%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-4

07/22/2020

Let's Talk Illustrators #150: Cinta Arribas

Let's Talk Picture Books chats with illustrator of "My Best Friend, Sometimes" and "I Hate Everyone", Cinta Arribas! ❤️

Children's picture book and comic reviews, illustrator interviews, book exchanges, and more from a design and illustration perspective.

07/17/2020

Exciting projects are brewing at Pow! Announcing "What The Moon Cooks", a picture book by Nsah Mala, with illustrations by Lutfia Kamish-Ebrahim. Coming spring 2021!

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/83874-rights-report-week-of-july-13-2020.html?fbclid=IwAR18JECqGY8p_CqPj_aBLfwzU2XrBpXL2W5ZbCRvmYq1jAKLDmzms23Tx2Q

06/15/2020

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I am thrilled to launch MaiStoryBook’s Book-a-Day Series celebrating Pride Month: Every day this week I will be sharing a NEW interactive read aloud on MaiStoryBook Youtube that celebrates all the different forms of love and identity there are.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn9OLuPnW0s

Today’s First featured read aloud in the lineup: “Auntie Uncle: Drag Queen Hero” by Ellie Royce , Illustrated by Hannah Chambers. During the week, Uncle Leo is an accountant ~ good at crunching numbers and helping his nephew with math hw. On the weekends, Auntie Lotta dresses in fabulous gowns and performs, singing and dancing with her friends and nephew. Uncle Leo and Auntie Lotta are the same person. When Auntie Lotta performs a heroic act during a Pride Parade, and is invited by the mayor to an award ceremony to celebrate her with her friends and family, Auntie Lotta wants all of her friends to come. However, she worries that Uncle Leo’s friends won’t be as accepting of her and her drag queen friends. With the help of their nephew, can they find a way for *both* Uncle Leo and Auntie Lotta to receive the award?

With bright illustrations and expressive characters, this is a genuine, sweet, and uplifting story about the courage to be who you are and let your true self shine for the world to see!

Thank you to POW Kids Books for sharing this read with me!

06/09/2020

A book about fearlessly letting your true self shine, "Auntie Uncle: Drag Queen Hero", written by Ellie Royce, Illustrated by Hannah Chambers, with introduction by Marti Gould Cummings. On sale now wherever books are sold. 💖🌈 #pride #pridemonth2020

05/19/2020

Our associate publisher and editorial director, Jordan Nielsen, was interviewed by Children's Illustrators
about POW!, working closely with illustrators, and why it's important to publish books on challenging subjects for children. Read here https://childrensillustrators.com/interviews/jordan_nielsen

05/11/2020

My Best Friend, Sometimes

Wishing a Happy Book Birthday to "My Best Friend, Sometimes" by Naomi Danis and Cinta Arribas! Kirkus' starred review called it "An emotionally honest take on the complexities of (childhood) friendship." On sale now wherever books are sold!

My Best Friend, Sometimes

05/11/2020

Looking to send some smiles to your loved ones? “Ishi Postcards” gives you 30 ways to share a little joy, a perfect at-home activity for kids and grown ups alike. Follow @ish*therock for more tips to be happy! 💕💕💕 Buy online at Barnes & Noble!

04/20/2020

Children's Book Review: Auntie Uncle: Drag Queen Hero by Ellie Royce, illus. by Hannah Chambers. Pow!, $17.99 (32p) ISBN 978-1-57687-935-1

Publisher's Weekly calls Auntie Uncle: Drag Queen Hero, " "a vivid introduction to drag for young readers"! On sale April 30th, pre-order now!

In this picture book exploring the multifaceted nature of q***r identity, the narrator loves Uncle Leo/Auntie Lotta: by day, Uncle Leo is an accountant who helps with math homework; at the weekend, Au

04/09/2020

Auntie Uncle: Drag Queen Hero

The fabulous Lotta couldn’t stand to just sit around when she has so much joy and flair to share in these troubled times, so “Auntie Uncle: Drag Queen Hero” is getting a special early release date of April 30th! Pre-order your copy here:

Auntie Uncle: Drag Queen Hero

04/06/2020

Dressed for Success: LGBTQ Children’s Books 2020

"Auntie Uncle: Drag Queen Hero", was featured in an article from Publisher's Weekly! Our editor Jordan Nielsen shared her thoughts on the need for children's books about drag, and on publishing content some might find controversial.

A trio of picture books about drag queens sashay into bookstores.

03/27/2020

powerHouse Books

Thanks to NAIBA: New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association for their generous donation to Book Industry Charitable Foundation to help booksellers during this time.

Check out how Binc is supporting the book industry below:

A huge thank you to NAIBA: New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association for generously donating funds to Book Industry Charitable Foundation to help booksellers during this time.

Find out how Binc Foundation is supporting the book industry here: https://www.bincfoundation.org/covid-19/

03/18/2020

powerHouse Arena

Please sign the petition below to save NY small businesses!

We’re reaching out to our community asking that you all take a moment to sign this petition that can make a real impact in helping New York State Tax relief for small business that have been shuttered by the COVID-19 Crisis.

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03/16/2020

MY BEST FRIEND, SOMETIMES | Kirkus Reviews

A 🌟 Kirkus Starred Review for our forthcoming title "My Best Friend, Sometimes" by Naomi Danis and Cinta Arribas, calling it "an emotionally honest take on the complexities of (childhood) friendship...the exemplary use of layout and expressive illustration techniques continuing to support the poignantly real voice of the text....A best best-friend book."

This is the second collaboration between Danis and Arribas. Their first pairing, the roaringly relatable, "I Hate Everyone", was published in 2018.

"My Best Friend, Sometimes" is on sale 5/26, but you can pre-order now: https://amzn.to/39VRDhQ

An emotionally honest take on the complexities of (childhood) friendship.

03/05/2020

Ellie Royce | Coffs Coast Focus

A lovely interview with POW! author Ellie Royce via Coffs Coast Focus!

Her book AUNTIE UNCLE hits bookstores in May!
Pre-order your copy today: https://amzn.to/2TEQqEx

Ellie Royce was born in Adelaide, South Australia, and she’s been telling stories ever since. Although she spent over ten years crafting nonfiction articles for magazines, she finally realised her real love was writing the stories for young people that blossom in her imagination.

02/27/2020

Presenting "Auntie Uncle: Drag Queen Hero", a story about fearlessly letting your true self shine! Written by Ellie Royce, illustrated by Hannah Chambers, and with an introduction by Marti Gould Cummings, "Auntie Uncle" will be on sale May 19th, but you can pre-order your copy now!

"As a professional drag queen and an uncle to two beautiful kids, this book means the world to me! What a fun and colorful way to introduce my nieces to the wonderful world of drag.” — Gilda Wabbit, drag queen

Pre-order: https://amzn.to/2vcHSgb

01/22/2020

The Climbing Tree | San Francisco Book Review

Thank you to San Francisco Book Review for this lovely review of "The Climbing Tree"! Written by John Stith and illustrated by Yuliya Pieletskaya, "The Climbing Tree" is available now wherever books are sold!

"The Climbing Tree is a sweet and timely tale of sibling rivalry, youth, and acceptance. For those who share this cross-generational story with young children, the innocence that is projected on the pages will likely touch their hearts. Fond memories of endless childhood days scaling bigger-than-life oak trees may sift through their minds. Those young children who are listening to this tale or are reading it themselves will be blessed with a story that resonates and brings forth compassion and awe. They will likely find it relatable and visually alluring, as the illustrator’s work is beautiful."

There is nothing Little Brother wants more than to be his Big Brother’s equal. He wants to climb where Big Brother climbs and to pretend as Big Brother does. As soon as Little Brother is older enough to be allowed to travel in his brave brother’s footsteps, Big Brother is already onto the next e...

12/27/2019

Helping Children Understand Death

We're honored to see our spring title, "While Grandpa Naps" featured in this wonderful list from The New York Times! Congratulations to author Naomi Danis and illustrator Junghwa Park!

There’s no easy way to have those hard conversations about mortality, but these picture books keep the tone calm, peaceful and approachable.

12/09/2019

Spectacularly Beautiful: A Refugee's Story

Spectacular news! "Spectacularly Beautiful: A Refugee's Story" has been selected as a Heather's Pick at Indigo, Canada's leading bookstore. Thank you, Canadian friends! ❤️

A young refugee living in America learns to see herself as beautiful, in spite of physical and emotional scars from her troubled homeland, thanks to a gifted teacher.Spectacularly Beautiful tells the story of Shahad, a refugee who has moved to a new country and....

11/22/2019

Jordan Gershowitz presents and signs Ignore the Trolls | Vroman's Bookstore

Tomorrow at Vroman's Bookstore!

Jordan Gershowitz, author of IGNORE THE TROLLS, will read & sign copies of his book, event starts at 10:30AM.

Ignore the Trolls is funny fairytale with a serious contemporary message about the online bullies known as trolls, and how to deal with them.

11/20/2019

POW! Kids Books Sunday Story Time: The Climbing Tree by John Stith – powerHouse on 8th

John Stith, author of THE CLIMBING TREE, will read and sign copies of his book at powerHouse on 8th's Sunday Story Time! Please join us Sunday morning at 11:30AM!

POWERHOUSE on 8th is a brand new bookstore, reading club, mini-gallery, and community space bringing South Slope the best in fiction, non-fiction, kids, YA, novelty, cooking, decorating, stationery, and more, all from the curatorial minds hived at Dumbo’s famed POWERHOUSE Arena.

11/20/2019

Author, Screenwriter Jordan Gershowitz Appears on 'Power Kid Podcast' • The Toy Book

Author Jordan Gershowitz talks to The Toy Book's "Power Kid Podcast" about his new book on cyber-bulling, "Ignore the Trolls"!

Gershowitz has written, developed, and/or produced content for nearly every major network. He's written episodes of The Tom and Jerry Show and Danger Mouse, and has written for Sesame Street Live! Recent TV credits include Nickelodeon's Welcome to the Wayne, Warner Bros. Bunnicula, RBUK (aka Rainbow...

11/19/2019

Best Picture Books of 2019 for Animal Lovers (pg. 1) | Kirkus Reviews

Congratulations to author/illustrator Louie Chin, "Bodega Cat has been named one of the "Best Picture Books of 2019 for Animal Lovers" by Kirkus Reviews! 😍🌇🐱

Best Picture Books of 2019 for Animal Lovers

11/15/2019

F. Anthony Falcon

F. Anthony Falcon

I had the wonderful opportunity to be the Spotlight Author for the KIDLIT411 group. Please take a minute and read the interview!! Thank you for the support!!

http://www.kidlit411.com/2019/11/Kidlit411-author-spotlight-anthony-falcon.html?m=1

11/05/2019

Save the Cat!® Ignores the Trolls - Save the Cat!®

Guest post by POW! author Jordan Gershowitz up on Save the Cat!

#ignorethetrolls #powkidsbooks #picturebook #writingprocess #childrensbook

How your 15 story beats can work in a 32-page picture book.

10/31/2019

The Art Of Conversation - Episode 317 - Jordan Gershowitz

Jordan Gershowitz joins The Art of Conversation Podcast to discuss his book IGNORE THE TROLLS!

#ignorethetrolls #lifeofdad #podcast #ignorethetrolls #stopbullying

Jordan Gershowitz is this week’s guest on The Art Of Conversation Podcast. On The Show Jordan Gershowitz talks with The Art Of Conversation Podcast host, Art Eddy about his new book called, Ignore The Trolls. Jordan and Art talk

10/30/2019

Parents, this book teaches kids to ignore the trolls or online bullies

"Not all bullies are found in school as people can now anonymously spread hate and vitriol through online platforms. It’s important for children to understand how to protect themselves from these types of attacks." –Jordan Gershowitz, author of IGNORE THE TROLLS for Indian Express

"Not all bullies are found in school as people can now anonymously spread hate and vitriol through online platforms. It’s important for children to understand how to protect themselves from these types of attacks."

10/30/2019

Author Jordan Gershowitz stopped by Barnes & Noble at The Grove in LA to sign copies of his new book, "Ignore the Trolls"! If you're in the area, swing by to grab a copy while they last!

10/25/2019

GIVEAWAY ALERT!

Holiday Gift Guide: Come on over to the blog to check out the review on the children's book Ignore the Trolls by Jordan Gershowitz and enter the giveaway for a chance to win it. Good Luck! #AD

http://twoclassychics.com/2019/10/ignore-the-trolls-by-jordan-gershowitz/

10/22/2019

Pressure Luck Cooking

Thank you so much for sharing "Ignore The Trolls" Jeff! 💗

Ignore The Trolls by Jordan Gershowitz
Get yours here! (#amazoninfluencer): https://amzn.to/2JdJVUM