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"For bibliophiles, browsers, or the just plain curious--this witty and wonderful collection of insightful observations is a joyful celebration of readers of every kind!"--
About the author
Timothée de Fombelle is a Paris-based playwright, and author of award-winning children's fiction and picture books. His first series,
Toby Alone and
Toby Alone and the Secrets of the Tree has been published in twenty-seven languages and won numerous awards, including France’s prestigious Prix Sorcières and the Marsh Award.
Benjamin Chaud has illustrated more than 60 books. He is the author and illustrator of
New York Times Notable Book
The Bear's Song and three sequels. His most recent book
Grown-ups Never Do That was written by his frequent collaborator, Davide Calì. Benjamin Chaud lives in France.
Karin Snelson is a Seattle-based book editor and translator, specializing in children's literature.
Angus Yuen-Killick is the founder and publisher of Red Comet Press, located in Brooklyn, New York.
Summary
A 2023 NEW YORK TIMES HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR CHILDREN PICK
A delightful gift for all those who love books and reading.
The Sunflower, The contortionist, The sleepwalker, The romantic . . . this one-of-a-kind whimsical volume presents 101 ways and poses in which to read books. Each of the diverse poses has been keenly observed and collected by author Timothée de Fombelle, then charmingly illustrated with the greatest precision by celebrated artist Benjamin Chaud. For bibliophiles, browsers, and the just plain curious, this delightful book is a joyful celebration of reading in its many and varied ways. It is a perfect gift for all who love books and reading and will prove especially inspiring to bookworms who desire to pursue their cherished pastime one hundred and one percent of the time.
Foreword
- The Lead title on the Red Comet Press Fall 23 list
- Outreach to reviewers, media, and influencers - potential for national coverage
- 101 Ways Branded booth at TLA and ALA conferences
- Branded fans to give away at conferences
- Digital review copies available on Edelweiss
- Net galley promotion and distribution
- Indie Next and Library Reads Campaign
- Online Quiz Game - What Kind of Reader are You?
- Social media pre-sales campaign (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
- Social media paid-advertising campaign at on sale - Instagram Book Tour
- Promotional blad for distribution at conferences and event
- Trade advertising in Publishers Weekly
- Publicity outreach through Publisher Spotlight
- Extra publicity push to broad mainstream outlets
- E-newsletter feature
- Ongoing social media activity to build awareness
