Joseph Moldover is a clinical psychologist who works with children, teenagers, and their families.   He lives with his wife and their four children in Massachusetts.  He has published a number of short stories, mostly under the name Joseph Sloan. Every Moment After is his debut novel.

JUST UNTIL

Joseph Moldover

Anitha Rao-Robinson is a writer, conservationist, and creator of the Kindness Is Everything podcast. A former accountant, Anitha now devotes her time to writing and helping animals. Her debut picture book, A Family For Faru, was recognized by CBC as one of the Fall 2020 picture books they couldn't wait to read. Anitha lives on a hobby farm in Milton, Ontario with her family, which includes many animals.

Anitha Rao-Robinson

Sean O’Brien served as director of speechwriting to Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden, special assistant to President Barack Obama, and senior advisor to the Secretary of the Navy. He performed comedy with Chicago’s Second City and Annoyance theaters as well as DC’s Capital Fringe Festival while serving as a chief of staff in the US House of Representatives.

He earned a BA with Honors in American Culture from Northwestern University and an MS in National Security and Strategic Studies from the US Naval War College.

Sean teaches at Georgetown University in Washington DC, where he lives with his family.

Watch the book trailer for White House Clubhouse.

Sean featured in Publishers Weekly: "Presidential Kids Find a Portal to the Past in a New Middle-Grade Series"

"This engrossing, well-rounded story combines adventure, daring, humor, history, and uplifting, kid-centric messaging as it explores the power of nature and the importance of protecting natural resources...Hope abounds in this clever, empowering story."—Kirkus Reviews

"In his debut novel, Sean O’Brien creates a wildly unique club every kid will want to join. With a blend of suspenseful action, laugh-aloud humor, solid history, and a White House insider’s knowledge,White House Clubhouseis a page-turning time-travel romp. Marissa and Clara, First Daughters of a female U.S. President, find a secret portal in the State Dining Room and are whisked into a cross-country train adventure that will test their courage to go toe-to-toe with Teddy Roosevelt in order to change history. The plot rockets along, never sacrificing clarity, and important environmental themes are handled with a light touch that manages to preserve gravity and reverence for nature.  It’s deft, fun, full of surprises, and a must-have for bookstores and school libraries."—Peter Lerangis, New York Times bestselling author of the Seven Wonders and Throwback series

“I had a blast journeying through time and across America with Marissa, Clara, and their historic companions in Sean O’Brien’s delightful (or DEEE-lightful!) debut, White House Clubhouse. The story was suspenseful, propulsive, and a lot of fun. O’Brien masterfully weaves together history, adventure, and purpose, to convey the power of action and daring—of being in the arena—in a way that is both inspiring and accessible to kids.”—Ruby Shamir, award-winning author of What's the Big Deal About Elections

"In this tale that’s packed with nonstop action, the events of the War of 1812 are told through a human lens that eschews the glorification of battle and includes the role of Black people in the British and American armies. While the rollicking narrative is full of humor, it doesn’t shy away from hard questions. As Marissa contemplates the phrase 'we the people' in the opening line of the U.S. Constitution, she asks, 'Did Madison think that meant all the people?'...Timely and wildly entertaining."—Kirkus Reviews

WHITE HOUSE ON FIRE!

Sean O'Brien

 Loni has a BA in creative writing from SUNY Oswego and an MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University. 

THE ANCIENT'S GAME

Loni Crittenden

Karin was born in South America, grew up in Canada, and worked in the Arctic. She has been a creative writing instructor, adult education teacher, and volunteer in a maximum security prison. Her novels have been translated into French, Hebrew, and Japanese, and her short stories have been published in numerous anthologies, best-of collections, and magazines. When she isn't writing, she serves at the whim of a black cat.

THE MOUNTAIN CROWN

Karin Lowachee

Jeremy Lambert is a writer and filmmaker from Bowie, Maryland. He’s known for his work on DOOM PATROL, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, HELLMOUTH, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, GOOSEBUMPS, and WARHAMMER, among others. His original horror book THE HOLLYWOOD SPECIAL (IDW/Scott Snyder’s Dark Spaces) with artist Claire Roe is forthcoming in June 2024, and the first volume in his original graphic novel trilogy titled THE NIGHT MOTHER (Oni Press) with artist Alexa Sharpe will be published in October 2024. As a film producer and Head of Production for Breakwater Studios, his films have been nominated for three Academy Awards, winning one. 

THE NIGHT MOTHER VOL. 1

Jeremy Lambert

Jocelyn Chung is an author and graphic designer. She loves exploring the intersection of thoughtful storytelling and communicative design with a splash of warmth, empathy, and fun. When Love Is More Than Words is her debut picture book. When she’s not designing or writing, you can find her doodling, cafe-hopping, or on a food-venture somewhere between Los Angeles and Taiwan.

Jocelyn Chung

Deryck Whibley is a Canadian singer-songwriter and record producer who plays rhythm guitar and keyboards. He is the founder and primary songwriter of the band Sum 41.

WALKING DISASTER: My Life Through Heaven and Hell

Deryck Whibley

Goodreads revealed to Parade magazine that its members' most popular self-help title of 2024 (so far) is Cal Newport’s SLOW PRODUCTIVITY (Portfolio). 

SLOW PRODUCTIVITY Is Goodreads’ Most Popular Self-Help Book

Liana De la Rosa's ISABEL AND THE ROGUE was included on Publishers Weekly's 2024 holiday gift guide.

ISABEL AND THE ROGUE Included on PW's 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Liana De la Rosa's ANA MARÍA AND THE FOX was included on Woman's World's "10 Must-Read Royal Historical Fiction Books" list: “Emails, texts, video meetings…my weekdays are draining, but unplugging by reading a tale set in a time before all the tech noise always does the trick...I loved this slow-burn romance!”

ANA MARÍA AND THE FOX Named "Must-Read Royal Historical Fiction" by Woman's World

Melissa L. Sevigny’s BRAVE THE WILD RIVER (W.W. Norton) appears at #13 on the Mountains and Plains Trade Paperback Nonfiction Bestsellers list for the week ending September 15.

BRAVE THE WILD RIVER Is a Mountains and Plains Indie Bestseller

“The caring acts of loved ones are the focus of this first-person work that models how affection can be relayed by actions…Conveying close-up images of family pairs caring for each other, Kuo’s sharply drawn digital illustrations use a graphic style with flat planes of color to suggest a depth of love expressed.”

Publisher’s Weekly Gives WHEN LOVE IS MORE THAN WORDS a Starred Review

“With joy and tenderness, Chung and Kuo convey an important truth; young people whose families express love in different ways will feel seen, heard, and embraced…Readers will feel the love—in every well-chosen word and each exquisite image.”

Kirkus Gives WHEN LOVE IS MORE THAN WORDS a Starred Review

Next Big Idea curators Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Adam Grant, and Daniel Pink have handpicked Cal Newport’s SLOW PRODUCTIVITY (Portfolio) as one of the club’s two favorite nonfiction books of this season. They say: “From the aggressive rethinking of workload management, to introducing seasonal variation, to shifting your performance toward long-term quality, Slow Productivity reveals how to escape overload and arrive at a more timeless approach to pursuing meaningful accomplishment." Club members will receive a complimentary copy by mail. 

SLOW PRODUCTIVITY Is the Next Big Idea Book Club’s Season Pick

Jill Santopolo's THE LOVE WE FOUND was included on Zibby Owens' Most Anticipated Books for Fall/Winter 2024–2025.

THE LOVE WE FOUND Featured on Zibby Owens' Most Anticipated Books List

Jane Tara's TILDA IS VISIBLE was included on Zibby Owens' Most Anticipated Books for Fall/Winter 2024–2025.

TILDA IS VISIBLE Featured on Zibby Owens' Most Anticipated Books List

Rebecca Boyle’s first book, OUR MOON: How Earth’s Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are (Random House), has been named to the longlist for the National Book Awards 2024 for Nonfiction. 

OUR MOON Longlisted for the National Book Award

"An excellent book for exploring neurodiversity through an engaging story about one child’s everyday experiences."

THAT ALWAYS HAPPENS SOMETIMES Reviewed in School Library Journal

"[Rosner's] expansive, fluid meditation on so-called third-ear listening—a deeply attuned, intuitive way of perceiving the world that transcends the physically audible—is rooted in personal experience, but the contemplative vignettes explore our sonic universe. . . . This poignant exploration of the hidden depths of the soundscapes around us reveals the importance of listening with more than just our ears." 

THIRD EAR Praised by Scientific American

"A haunting yet poignant story with a cliffhanger ending that will leave readers hungry for more."

Publishers Weekly Reviews THE NIGHT MOTHER 1

"Giving off vibes of a gothic version of Ponyo crossed with A Wrinkle in Time, this fantasy from a Buffy comics writer and a Lumberjanes artist takes place in a coastal town stuck in eternal eve. Ages 9–12."

Publishers Weekly Picks THE NIGHT MOTHER 1 as Top 10 Middle Grade Graphic Novel - Fall '24

"Myth-making with a majestic monster at its heart, laced with style and suspense."

Kirkus Reviews THE NIGHT MOTHER 1

Vanessa Patrick’s THE POWER OF SAYING NO is a USA Today bestseller at #122 for the week of September 4.

THE POWER OF SAYING NO Makes USA Today’s Best-Selling Booklist

"[A] richly satisfying tapestry . . . the scintillating volume of knowledge put forth is well worth the reading journey."

San Francisco Chronicle Reviews MAYOR OF THE TENDERLOIN

"In this tale that’s packed with nonstop action, the events of the War of 1812 are told through a human lens that eschews the glorification of battle and includes the role of Black people in the British and American armies. While the rollicking narrative is full of humor, it doesn’t shy away from hard questions. As Marissa contemplates the phrase 'we the people' in the opening line of the U.S. Constitution, she asks, 'Did Madison think that meant all the people?'...Timely and wildly entertaining."

Kirkus Reviews WHITE HOUSE ON FIRE!

“Relatable for kid readers, nicely nostalgic for adults, and all-around wonderful.”

Booklist Gives THAT ALWAYS HAPPENS SOMETIMES a Starred Review

“Young and old readers alike will recognize themselves or someone they know in Max. THAT ALWAYS HAPPENS SOMETIMES is a delightful book guaranteed to bring on both laughs and greater understanding of the many Maxs in the world.”

Bookpage Gives THAT ALWAYS HAPPENS SOMETIMES a Starred Review

"A book packed with perceptions and revelations. Science and art meet in this eloquent study of the aural world around us."

Kirkus Gives THIRD EAR a Starred Review

Amanda Weaver's FAST & RECKLESS was included in the Buzz Books 2024: Romance collection created by Publisher's Lunch.

FAST & RECKLESS is a Buzz Book Romance selection

"Deeply sourced, devotedly researched, and refreshingly candid, Rosner’s searing observations on the various ways this crazy world can be navigated, appreciated, and understood open new avenues for thought and exploration."

Booklist Gives THIRD EAR a Starred Review

Liz Rosner's THIRD EAR: Reflections on the Art and Science of Listening was included on Lit Hub's list of the Most Anticipated Books of 2024: "To masterfully blend memoir with science writing is to create one of the most compelling kinds of book—one whose insights are both cerebral and emotional."

THIRD EAR Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2024 by Lit Hub

“Throughout the novella, Okungbowa’s writing prods at divisions and hierarchies, walls and structures, widening the cracks that already existed to deftly reveal that such separations are not as solid as they pretend to be.” 

LOST ARK DREAMING in Los Angeles Review of Books

Sarah Cypher's debut novel THE SKIN AND ITS GIRL is on the shortlist for the 2024 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction.

THE SKIN AND ITS GIRL is Shortlisted for the 2024 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction

Liana De la Rosa's ISABEL AND THE ROGUE appeared on the USA Today's bestsellers list for June 2024.

ISABEL AND THE ROGUE Is a USA Today Bestseller

Amazon Editors have selected Cal Newport’s SLOW PRODUCTIVITY (Portfolio) as their #1 pick among business and leadership books of 2024 so far. Lindsay Powers writes: “A refreshing read that urges us to focus on quality over quantity, lean out, and find meaning in our every day.” 

SLOW PRODUCTIVITY Is Amazon Editors’ #1 Pick in Business and Leadership

NPR staffers chose their favorite books of the year so far, and Cal Newport’s SLOW PRODUCTIVITY (Portfolio) was among them. Copy editor Preeti Aroon said: "If you’re the typical knowledge worker, your life is overwhelmed by a dizzying flurry of emails and Slack messages breaking your focus every few minutes. You breathlessly ricochet from task to task yet never get enough real work done. Stop. Take a deep breath. Then read Slow Productivity.... If enough knowledge workers embrace slow productivity, we can revolutionize the world of work.”

SLOW PRODUCTIVITY Is an NPR Staff Favorite

The New York Times asked time-management experts which productivity books they use, and Cal Newport’s SLOW PRODUCTIVITY (Portfolio) was second on the list. “Several experts recommended books by Cal Newport, a professor of computer science at Georgetown University.”

The New York Times Features SLOW PRODUCTIVITY

Melissa Sevigny’s BRAVE THE WILD RIVER: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon (W.W. Norton) has won the 34th Annual Reading the West Book Award in the biography/memoir category. Watch Melissa’s award and acceptance starting at the 2:20 mark.

BRAVE THE WILD RIVER Wins Reading the West Award

Charles R. Smith Jr.'s MAJOR TAYLOR was named one of the Best Children's Books of the Year by Bank Street College of Education.

MAJOR TAYLOR Included on Bank Street College of Education’s 2024 Best Children’s Books of the Year List

Liana De la Rosa's ISBAEL AND THE ROGUE was named one of the "16 romance novels to heat up your summer" by the Los Angeles Times.

ISABEL AND THE ROGUE Selected by the LA Times

Liana De la Rosa's ISABEL AND THE ROGUE was selected as one of the 6 Steamy Summer Romance Novels by Oprah Daily: "De la Rosa cracks open the stuffiest of Victorian ballrooms, showing that the world is much bigger than England and that history is made by acts of hero- and heroine-ism, both small and large. This book stands on its own, but if you’re a series completist, why not start with the wonderful Ana María and the Fox?"

ISABEL AND THE ROGUE Named a Steamy Summer Romance Novel by Oprah Daily

Melissa L. Sevigny’s BRAVE THE WILD RIVER (W.W. Norton) debuted on the Pacific Northwest independent booksellers trade paperback nonfiction bestseller list at #12.

BRAVE THE WIILD RIVER Is a Pacific Northwest Indie Bestseller

Melissa L. Sevigny’s BRAVE THE WILD RIVER (W.W. Norton) debuted on the Northern California independent booksellers trade paperback nonfiction bestseller list at #15.

BRAVE THE WILD RIVER Is a Northern California Indie Bestseller

Science Friday’s SciFri Book Club has selected Melissa L. Sevigny’s BRAVE THE WILD RIVER (W.W. Norton) as their July pick. 

BRAVE THE WILD RIVER Is the SciFri Book Club Pick for July

Liana De la Rosa's ISABEL AND THE ROGUE was selected as one of the eight "Great Fiction Books for Summer Days (and Nights)" by Kirkus: "Our starred review says this book will delight fans of historical romance; if you’re not one already, this is a fine place to start."

ISABEL AND THE ROGUE Named a Great Fiction Book for Summer Days (and Nights) by Kirkus

Liana De la Rosa's ISABEL AND THE ROGUE was included in Kirkus's "24 Hottest Summer Reads of 2024."

ISABEL AND THE ROGUE Named One of Kirkus's Hottest Summer Reads of 2024

Liana De la Rosa's ANA MARÍA AND THE FOX was recommended as a historical romance for fans of Bridgerton: "A perfect mix of slow-burn romance, geopolitical maneuvering and sisterly antics"

ANA MARÍA AND THE FOX Recommended by the Wall Street Journal

"The story of three characters from different social classes learning to work together remains compelling"

LOST ARK DREAMING Reviewed by Charlie Jane Anders in The Washington Post

The Skimm featured Meera Lee Patel’s HOW IT FEELS TO FIND YOURSELF (TarcherPerigee) in its roundup of Best Products to Support Your Mental Health: "In addition to the stunning watercolor illustrations in this book, Patel beautifully breaks down each section into clear themes related to navigating change…. If you or someone you know is entering a new life chapter and feeling daunted by it, this book is a solid companion."

theSkimm Says HOW IT FEELS TO FIND YOURSELF Is a Best Book for Growth

Mary-Frances O’Connor’s THE GRIEVING BRAIN was selected by James R. Doty on behalf of The Wall Street Journal as one of Five Best: Books on the Brain: "In The Grieving Brain, Mary-Frances O’Connor demonstrates the astonishing resilience of the human spirit. She studies grief with scientific rigor, examining how our brains process and adapt to extreme emotional experiences." 

THE GRIEVING BRAIN Is a Best Book on the Brain

KJ Dell’Antonia's novel THE CHICKEN SISTERS is being developed for television by The Hallmark Channel and stars Lea Thompson, Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson and Wendie Malick.

THE CHICKEN SISTERS TV Adaptation in the Works at The Hallmark Channel

Dr. Thema Bryant, author of the forthcoming RECLAIM YOURSELF: The Homecoming Workbook, was featured on Good Morning America (beginning at 2:40 in this clip).

Dr. Thema Bryant Featured on Good Morning America

Melissa L. Sevigny’s BRAVE THE WILD RIVER (W.W. Norton) is on the shortlist for the 34th Annual Reading the West Book Awards in the category of memoir & biography. Voting is open to the public until May 31. 

BRAVE THE WILD RIVER Is on the Shortlist for the Reading the West Award

Shannon Sander's debut story collection COMPANY has been shortlisted for the 2024 William Saroyan International Prize for Writing, awarded by the Stanford University Libraries and the William Saroyan Foundation. The Prize is intended to encourage new or emerging writers and honor the Saroyan literary legacy of originality, vitality and stylistic innovation.

COMPANY is Shortlisted for the 2024 William Saroyan International Prize for Writing

Dr. Thema Bryant, author of the forthcoming RECLAIM YOURSELF: The Homecoming Workbook, was featured on Soul Boom with Rainn Wilson podcast to discuss healing from religious trauma. 

Dr. Thema Bryant Featured on Soul Boom with Rainn Wilson

Parade named Rachel Lance’s CHAMBER DIVERS (Dutton) one of the best new book releases for the week and said, "In this fascinating work of hidden history, author Rachel Lance reveals the brave men and women who risked life and limb–and sometimes lost them–when testing the boundaries of what the human body could endure underwater, all in preparation for D-Day. It's nerve-wracking, inspiring and quite remarkable. Some 80 years after the war ended, we're still learning so much.”

Parade Recommends CHAMBER DIVERS

Cal Newport’s SLOW PRODUCTIVITY (Portfolio) is #4 on the New York Times Business Best Sellers list for April. 

SLOW PRODUCTIVITY Is a NYT Business Best Seller

Mary-Frances O’Connor, author of THE GRIEVING BRAIN (HarperOne) was featured in Time magazine’s “Taylor Swift Is Embracing the 5 Stages of Grief. Should You?” 

Mary-Frances O’Connor Featured in Time

Dr. Hasan Merali, author of SLEEP WELL, TAKE RISKS, SQUISH THE PEAS (HCI) appeared on BBC Radio 4’s “Woman’s Hour” to discuss the ways we can channel our inner toddler to live a happier life. 

Hasan Merali Appears on BBC Radio 4’s "Woman’s Hour"

Wired published “They Experimented on Themselves in Secret. What They Discovered Helped Win a War," an excerpt from Rachel Lance's CHAMBER DIVERS (Dutton). 

CHAMBER DIVERS Excerpted in Wired

Smithsonian Magazine published "To Help the Allied War Effort, These Scientists Got Drunk on Nitrogen," an excerpt from Rachel Lance's CHAMBER DIVERS (Dutton). 

CHAMBER DIVERS Excerpted in Smithsonian Magazine

Shannon Sander's debut story collection COMPANY was named the winner of the Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction at the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes: “The prose is magnificent, mature and breathtakingly precise, and the collection resounds with a sensitivity and wisdom rarely seen in a debut."

COMPANY Wins the Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction at LA Times Book Prizes

The Children's Book Council included Charles R. Smith Jr.'s MAJOR TAYLOR: WORLD CYCLING CHAMPION on their 2024 3rd–5th Grade Teacher and Librarian Favorites.

The Children's Book Council Names MAJOR TAYLOR Amongst 2024 Teacher and Librarian's Favorite Books

Dr. Neal Barnard's THE POWER FOODS DIET appeared on the Publisher's Weekly hardcover nonfiction bestseller list. 

THE POWER FOODS DIET is a Publisher's Weekly Bestseller

Rachel Lance appeared on NPR’s Fresh Air to discuss her second book, CHAMBER DIVERS: The Untold Story of the D-Day Scientists Who Changed Special Operations Forever (Dutton), with Terry Gross.

Fresh Air Features CHAMBER DIVERS

The Wall Street Journal reviewed Sheryl Kaskowitz’s A CHANCE TO HARMONIZE (Pegasus), saying: “The first full-length study of one of the New Deal’s most ambitious cultural initiatives…. A Chance to Harmonize, as well as giving a picaresque account of a remarkable archival project, offers a corrective to the male-dominated narratives of the folk-song field.” 

WSJ Reviews A CHANCE TO HARMONIZE

Sarah Cypher's debut novel THE SKIN AND ITS GIRL is on the longlist for the 2024 PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novels.

THE SKIN AND ITS GIRL Longlisted for the 2024 PEN/Hemingway Award

Sarah Cypher's debut novel THE SKIN AND ITS GIRL was longlisted for the 2023 Virginia Commonwealth University Cabell First Novelist Award.

THE SKIN AND ITS GIRL Longlisted for the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award

Sarah Cypher's debut novel THE SKIN AND ITS GIRL was selected as a 2024 Stonewall Barbara Gittings Literature Honor Award winner.

THE SKIN AND ITS GIRL named a Stonewall Honor Award Winner

"[Frank] offers a realistic yet sensitive portrait of a child who’s often a little out of step with the rest of the world but who’s undeniably perceptive and thoughtful—and who’s lucky enough to have a sympathetic adult who sees that. Many neurodivergent readers will recognize themselves in Max... A deeply satisfying tale of a square peg who finds a way to triumph."

Kirkus Gives THAT ALWAYS HAPPENS SOMETIMES a Starred Review

Genevieve Plunkett's debut novel IN THE LOBBY OF THE DREAM HOTEL was named a finalist for the Vermont Book Award. 

IN THE LOBBY OF THE DREAM HOTEL is a Finalist for the Vermont Book Award

The Wall Street Journal reviewed Wayne Kalayjian's SAVING MICHELANGELO'S DOME: "This is Mr. Kalayjian’s first book, but he is a natural writer, and his authority on matters of engineering lends clarity to a difficult topic."

WSJ Reviewed SAVING MICHELANGELO'S DOME

DO HARD THINGS: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness

BEAVERLAND

OUR MOON: How Earth’s Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are

FRIZZY

OCEAN'S ECHO

Monster is now a major motion picture starring Jennifer Hudson, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Nas, and A$AP Rocky.

Named one of The 100 Best YA Books of All Time by TIME Magazine

New York Times bestseller, 2000 Coretta Scott King Honor Book, 2000 Michael L. Printz Award, 1999 National Book Award Finalist, 2000 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA), Hornbook Fanfare 2000, 2000 Quick Picks for Young Adults (Recomm. Books for Reluctant Young Readers)

This bestselling novel from acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers tells the story of Steve Harmon, a teenage boy in juvenile detention and on trial.

Presented as a screenplay of Steve's own imagination, and peppered with journal entries, the book shows how one single decision can change our whole lives.

Monster is a multi-award-winning, provocative coming-of-age story that was the first-ever Michael L. Printz Award recipient, an ALA Best Book, a Coretta Scott King Honor selection, and a National Book Award finalist.