Track & Display Changes: A Writer's Blog

I've been so busy scribbling I hadn't had a moment to update this blog with news of Counting On Katherine's reception in the kidlit world. To date, the book has been recognized with: A JUNI...

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The Katherine Johnson doll will be available in May. Mattel is releasing a new collection of dolls featuring inspiring women. You can get your own Katherine Johnson doll beginning in May...

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Watch the NEW TRAILER for Counting on Katherine! Illustrator Dow Phumiruk made it, and it is just as beautiful as the book.  You can preorder the book now from your favorite bookseller - ...

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Coming soon - Sloth at the Zoom! This sweet picture book is all about the virtues of slowing down and taking the time to enjoy the time you spend with friends. And true to its theme, thi...

http://helainebecker.blogspot.com/2018/01/sloths-because-sloths-fb.html

I'm so excited about the revised cover to my upcoming book, Counting On Katherine. The adult Katherine was replaced by this younger version. What do you think about it?

http://helainebecker.blogspot.com/2018/01/new-cover.html

Counting on Katherine (Christy Ottaviano Books, June) has been selected by the Junior Library Guild . So pleased!

http://helainebecker.blogspot.com/2018/01/good-news-for-counting-on-katherine.html

Coming in June - but you can preorder now!

http://helainebecker.blogspot.com/2018/01/updated-cover.html

I'm so excited to show off this beautiful cover design for Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13.Coming June 2018! 

http://helainebecker.blogspot.com/2017/10/cover-reveal-for-nonfiction-monday.html

So pleased to have Monster Science nominated for the Silver Birch Award!

http://helainebecker.blogspot.com/2017/10/silver-birch-shortlists-announced.html

The finalists for the 2016 Lane Anderson Awards, honouring Canada’s best science writing with $10,000 in each of two age categories, have been revealed. And woohoo! Monster Science  is on it!...

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Congratulations! You have decided to be a Writer. Perhaps you didn’t realize that, with that decision, you also became an entrepreneur. And as Sole Proprietor of your own business, you are ...

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The Ontario Library Association Superconference  is always a highlight on my calendar. This year, I'll be busy busy busy! THURSDAY, FEB 2: Scholastic  booth -   11 AM - signing c...

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The Ontario Library Association Superconference is always a highlight on my calendar. This year, I'll be signing copies of Deck the Halls at the Scholastic booth on Thursday, Feb. 2. ...

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My latest picture book, You Can Read , will be published by Orca later this month. You can preorder it now at your fave indy bookstore (I'm partial to The Bookkeeper,  Mable's Fables , Blue He...

http://helainebecker.blogspot.com/2017/01/coming-soon-to-bookshelf-near-you.html

Hooray for Monsters - and California. I recently learned that Monster Science has been given a Eureka Silver Honor from the California Reading Association. Thanks, California!

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Lovely to learn that the gang from A Porcupine in a Pine Tree  had a featured spot in the Toronto Santa Claus Parade this year! Here's the photo of the adorable Indigo/Chapters float: Th...

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I'LL BE SPEAKING ABOUT NONFICTION HOW-TOS! I'm giving the inside scoop on nonfiction at  the Packaging Your Imagination Conference  this weekend.  You'll also get to meet outstanding industr...

http://helainebecker.blogspot.com/2016/11/canscaips-amazing-pyi-conference-is.html

Come to Toronto - yes, it's worth the trip  - to get the lowdown on everything kidlit! I'll be speaking on Nonfiction: NON-FICTION TRUTHS: HOW TO PLAN, PITCH AND PROMOTE YOUR NONFICTION PRO...

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I'LL BE SPEAKING ABOUT NONFICTION HOW-TOS! I'm giving the inside scoop on nonfiction at  the Packaging Your Imagination Conference is next weekend.  You'll also get to meet outstanding indust...

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I'LL BE SPEAKING ABOUT NONFICTION HOW-TOS! Canscaip's  magnificent Packaging Your Imagination Conference is next weekend.  You really want to be there. Saturday, November 19, 2016. Here are ...

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I'LL BE SPEAKING ABOUT NONFICTION HOW-TOS! Canscaip's  magnificent Packaging Your Imagination Conference is next weekend.  You really want to be there. Saturday, November 19, 2016. Here are ...

http://helainebecker.blogspot.com/2016/11/just-7-more-sleeps.html

Monster Science (Kids Can Press ) has just received a SILVER EUREKA AWARD from the California Reading Association.  I'm as happy as a zombie with a fresh brain.

http://helainebecker.blogspot.com/2016/11/eureka.html

There are spots still available for Canscaip's magnificent Packaging Your Imagination Conference! You really want to be there. Saturday, November 19, 2016. Here are the deets: PACKAGING YOU...

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The Forest of Reading , one of North America's largest children's choice award programs, has just announced its 2017 nominees. I'm proud - and humbled  - to have two books nominated in the no...

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Deck the Halls: A Canadian Christmas Carol, hit store shelves last week. And to my utter delight, it immediately hit the national bestseller list in the #12 spot for children's books! Deck ...

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