PRESS KIT -- DONNA GEPHART
AUTHOR PHOTOS . . .
Photo by Rhea Lewis
Photo by Kiera Sorrell Photography
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Photo by Kiera Sorrell Photography
Donna with student during school visit.
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AUTHOR BIO . . .
Donna Gephart's award-winning middle grade novels include: Abby, Tried and True, The Paris Project, In Your Shoes, Lily and Dunkin, Death by Toilet Paper, How to Survive Middle School and others from Penguin Random House and Simon and Schuster. Welcome to the Woofmore is a fun, new early chapter book series about a posh dog hotel run by dogs for dogs with a new VIP (Very Important Pooch) appearing in each book. Go Be Wonderful is Donna's first picture book about being perfectly imperfect. She's a popular speaker at schools, conferences and book festivals. Donna lives in South Jersey with her family and her canine office assistant, Benji, a sweet retriever mix and she works for an independent bookstore. Visit her online at www.donnagephart.com.
BOOKS . . .
"Playful puns by Gephart and Houran, accompanied by lovable characters expressively illustrated by Cleland in vibrant colors and textures, set up this chapter book series for a howlingly good beginning."
—Publishers Weekly
A celebration of growing up and being your wonderful self!
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"Phenomenal!" -- Colby Sharp, Educator |
* “Gephart once again compassionately creates complex characters...Une histoire d’espoir—a story of hope.” --Kirkus Reviews
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* Starred review from School Library Journal: "A unique and compelling novel from a master storyteller." * Junior Library Guild Selection * 2017 Southern Book Award * NPR's Best Kids' Books 2016 * Amazon's Top 20 Children's Books of 2016 * ALA 2017 Rainbow Book List * Junior Library Guild Selection * Starred Reviews from Booklist & School Library Journal "Gephart has written a story that will speak not just to one specific community, but to humanity as a whole. Highly recommended for all ages." -- VOYA Magazine |
*Sydney Taylor Honor Book Award
* International Literacy Association Children's Choices Reading List
* Nominated for 7 state reading lists!
"This story with humor and heart . . . will leave everyone satisfied." -- School Library Journal
* International Literacy Association Children's Choices Reading List
* Nominated for 7 state reading lists!
"This story with humor and heart . . . will leave everyone satisfied." -- School Library Journal
Starred review from Kirkus: "This tale will have readers cheering for the resilient, resourceful Olivia."
Starred reviews from Kirkus & School Library Journal.
"Gephart crafts for her likable protagonist an engaging, feel-good transition into adolescence that’s well stocked with tears and laughter." -- Booklist
Winner of the prestigious Sid Fleischman Humor Award
"It succeeds completely as a fast-paced, funny, absorbing read.” -- Children's Literature Review