What does an author do with (not-yet-bound and not-quite-finished) advance copies of his new book? In the case of me and my upcoming picture book of Texas Congresswoman Barbara Jordan (illustrated by Ekua Holmes), the answer yesterday was, “Tweet about them just as soon as they cross the threshold into my home!”
Not final, but pretty close — and as beautiful as can be.
What Do You Do with a Voice Like That? The Story of Extraordinary Congresswoman Barbara Jordan comes out 9/25, but I’ll soon be sending out a few of my advance copies. Can’t wait. pic.twitter.com/UWaFm9qoJi
— Chris Barton (@Bartography) June 15, 2018
Ooh…definitely adding that to my need to get my hands on list. That cover is gorgeous! And I can't wait to read what's inside. #classroombookaday
— Jillian Heise (@heisereads) June 15, 2018
I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS BOOK!
— Heather Scott (@Aunt_Feather) June 16, 2018
I’m so excited for this book, Chris! It’s absolutely stunning! And I’m already in awe of the stories you write, so I can only imagine that the words and images are a perfect match!
— Kristen Picone (@Kpteach5) June 15, 2018
What a title and what a cover! Must read list 😊
— Kristin Crouch (@mgbookjunkie) June 15, 2018
Stunning cover!!!!
— Susan Bartle (@smbartle) June 16, 2018
Can’t wait! I hooked one of my reluctant readers with a read aloud of your book Whoosh! this year. ☺ï¸#justtakes1book
— Blakely Smith (@BlakelySmithRds) June 15, 2018
What a title and what a cover! Must read list 😊
— Kristin Crouch (@mgbookjunkie) June 15, 2018
She has been & forever will be one of my heroes Looking forward to this!
— Barbara Moon (@moonb2) June 16, 2018
OMG, can't wait for this book. @Bartography https://t.co/tAt82UZ72A
— kappelt (@kappelt) June 15, 2018
This looks phenomenal. Can't wait to read it! https://t.co/vCau9CKhZn
— Sarah Thornbery (@sthornbery) June 16, 2018
Been waiting a long time for this book to publish. Fingers crossed it is at #ALAAC18 @Bartography I know ot is going to be great! @PermaBoundBooks https://t.co/fOczpUjaQG
— debramarshall (@debramarshall) June 16, 2018
Can't wait to read this! https://t.co/OyeGppuUqh
— Becky Maher (@beckymaher) June 16, 2018
I so want this book! https://t.co/nDxFsa30MH
— genevie (G. Rod) rodrÃguez-quiñones (@genevie79cr) June 16, 2018
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to all of you who share my enthusiasm for this book, privately or publicly. It will be published this September 25 by Beach Lane Books/Simon & Schuster. I can’t wait for you to be able to see it.
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