Signed Books for Holiday Gifts + News
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Hello my little elf friends,
Happy December and Giving of Books ❣️ (obviously one of my favorite gifts OF ALL THE TIME).
Want to play Santa with me? Please help me gift some books!
A month ago I went to a literacy event and bought a whole bunch of books to bring with me. I didn’t sell them all - which is great news if you’d like to gift one (or all) of my books for Christmas. They are the best priced I’ve seen anywhere!
I have hard cover and paperback books of:
The Unforgettable Guinevere St. Clair: (A ten-year-old girl is determined to find her missing neighbor, but the answers lead her to places and people she never expected—and maybe even one she’s been running away from—in this gorgeous debut novel - *starred Kirkus Review)
Ten Thousand Tries: (A middle school soccer whiz’s determination to keep things from changing is tested when his father’s ALS symptoms worsen in this “heart-tugging and uplifting” story about growing up and facing loss *starred Kirkus Review)
The McNifficents: (A senior Miniature Schnauzer employed as a very distinguished nanny has his paws full trying to prove he’s still the dog for the job in this sweet and “chaotically entertaining” middle grade novel that’s The Secret Life of Pets meets The Vanderbeekers series. -Kirkus Reviews)
Hardover: $12
Paperback: $9 (no paperback McNifficents yet)
You know what would be really cool? An autographed set…just an idea 😊
If you want to gift someone (ideas: a child, adult, librarian, book club, teacher) one of my books, let me know! I will WRAP, PERSONALLY AUTOGRAPH, and SEND/DELIVER anywhere in the U.S. until December 23 because I have helper elves named: children home for Christmas. The above price includes shipping and a bookmark!
If you don’t have a specific child in mind, you can “sponsor” a child from my (or your) local elementary/middle school or from CLIF (Children’s Literacy Foundation), a REALLY AMAZING literacy organization in New Hampshire and Vermont, that gives books to underserved communities and kids.
Sound fun? I think so! Be in touch ASAP❣️
You can email me here: amy.makechnie@gmail.com
Merry Christmas, happiest of holidays, and THANK YOU for making my day - and (I hope) someone else’s, too ❣️
Amy
Writing to you from the snowy woods of New Hampshire…
the last bit…
Reading: The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill and Revelations (the number of religious splinter groups from this book is amazing and enormous and a cautionary tale…)
Support Bookstores: Up to one-third of bookstore sales happen between Thanksgiving and Dec 31. Source from your local bookstore or Bookshop.org and (seriously) keep your local store's doors open
More Book Gifts: Middle Grade books for Christmas compiled by author
Launched: Maddie’s Ghost audiobook by author by Carol Fisher Saller
WRAD: World Read Aloud on Feb 7 is one my favorite days. Check out this link for a list of participating authors and illustrators - INCLUDING YOURS TRULY. My day is quickly filling up with virtual school reading, which makes me grateful and happy. Be in touch if you want in on the fun!
This is great!! Thanks for sharing my middle grade book guide!