http://classof2k7.com/ Debut authors of middle-grade and young adult fiction. en Copyright 2008 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:26:13 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss This is the End (or maybe the beginning) Ask experienced writers for advice about the writing process, and they will usually say at least one of the following: Take chances. Jump off a cliff. Face your fears. That is what 38 first-time authors did over one year ago, after selling our first novels. We took a chance, jumped off the marketing cliff, and created a group to help promote our books...]]> http://classof2k7.com/issue_04_fall_2k7/the_end.php http://classof2k7.com/issue_04_fall_2k7/the_end.php Issue 04: Fall 2k7 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:26:13 -0500 Feature: Boy Books With so many Class of 2k7 authors writing books for boys, we thought we'd close the year with an article on what makes a book a good choice for teen male readers. G. Neri offers both suggestions and questions to ask when making the selection.]]> http://classof2k7.com/issue_04_fall_2k7/feature_boy_books.php http://classof2k7.com/issue_04_fall_2k7/feature_boy_books.php Issue 04: Fall 2k7 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:25:14 -0500 The Class of 2k7 Wants to Share our Reviews The reviews have been pouring in for books written by Class of 2k7 members and they're terrific. We'd like to share some of the highlights with you!]]> http://classof2k7.com/issue_04_fall_2k7/reviews.php http://classof2k7.com/issue_04_fall_2k7/reviews.php Issue 04: Fall 2k7 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:22:21 -0500 What We've Been Doing! The summer of 2007 was sizzling with activity for 2K7 class members. Here's a sampling of our dog-day doings:]]> http://classof2k7.com/issue_04_fall_2k7/news.php http://classof2k7.com/issue_04_fall_2k7/news.php Issue 04: Fall 2k7 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:21:07 -0500 Upcoming Events Our class is an active group this quarter. We are doing tours, workshops, conferences, and visits to both schools and libraries. Please take a look at our schedules. We'd love to meet you.]]> http://classof2k7.com/issue_04_fall_2k7/upcoming_events_2.php http://classof2k7.com/issue_04_fall_2k7/upcoming_events_2.php Issue 04: Fall 2k7 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:19:46 -0500 Presenting our Fourth Quarter Graduates As always, we have a variety of texts for our readers--middle grade and young adult, fantasy and drama, tears and laughter, life and death. The Class of 2k7 would like to share our last batch of new releases: October 1: Big Slick, by Eric Luper October 9: Brendan Buckley's Universe & Everything In It, by Sundee T. Frazier October 9: Lessons from a Dead Girl, by Jo Knowles October 13: Thirteen Reasons Why, by Jay Asher October 23: No Castles Here, by A.C.E. Bauer October 31: The Penguins of Doom, by Greg R. Fishbone November 1: Chess Rumble, by G. Neri November: Don't Get It Twisted, by Paula Chase Hyman]]> http://classof2k7.com/issue_04_fall_2k7/4th_q_graduates.php http://classof2k7.com/issue_04_fall_2k7/4th_q_graduates.php Issue 04: Fall 2k7 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:16:17 -0500 Welcome to Issue #4 of our E-Zine! This is our final issue of the ezine. In addition to our usual collections of reviews, reports on our activities and upcoming events, we have two articles this time. The first is a discussion of Great Reads for Teenage Boys, and the second is a lovely article looking back over the past year. I hope you enjoy these as much as we have. ]]> http://classof2k7.com/issue_04_fall_2k7/letter_from_the_editor_1.php http://classof2k7.com/issue_04_fall_2k7/letter_from_the_editor_1.php Issue 04: Fall 2k7 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:11:42 -0500 First and Last Annual Class of 2k7 First Line Matching Game It's been said that many editors judge a manuscript by its first line. So, writers work hard at making their first lines "pop!" See if you can match the first lines with the Class of 2k7 books. Whoever gets the most right will win an array fabulous and lavish prizes! But be forewarned. . .it's not as easy as you might think!]]> http://classof2k7.com/issue_03_summer_2k7/first_lines_contest_1.php http://classof2k7.com/issue_03_summer_2k7/first_lines_contest_1.php Issue 03: Summer 2k7 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:02:58 -0500 Upcoming Events The Class of 2k7 is ON THE MOVE! Check this schedule to see if we are going to be in your area. We would love to meet you!]]> http://classof2k7.com/issue_03_summer_2k7/upcoming_events_1.php http://classof2k7.com/issue_03_summer_2k7/upcoming_events_1.php Issue 03: Summer 2k7 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:01:33 -0500 April – June news for the Class of 2K7 It has been a busy three months for the Class. ]]> http://classof2k7.com/issue_03_summer_2k7/class_member_news_activities.php http://classof2k7.com/issue_03_summer_2k7/class_member_news_activities.php Issue 03: Summer 2k7 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:00:16 -0500 The Class of 2k7 Wants to Share our Reviews Excellent press continues to roll in for the Class of 2k7! Here's the latest buzz:]]> http://classof2k7.com/issue_03_summer_2k7/reviews_and_blurbs_1.php http://classof2k7.com/issue_03_summer_2k7/reviews_and_blurbs_1.php Issue 03: Summer 2k7 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:57:33 -0500 Where to Begin with Graphic Novels When people hear that Class of 2k7 member G. Neri has written a graphic novel, he usually gets one of two reactions: either a truly impressed "Really?" or a highly suspicious "You wrote a graphic novel? For kids?" So to avoid any confusion that he's writing blood-splattered books for toddlers, Mr. Neri's stock explanation goes like this: "A graphic novel is simply a novel-length story told in comic book format." It's not graphic in a violent or sexual way, but in a graphic arts way. It's an illustrated novel. And there's a growing trend to target this evolving medium more specifically toward teens and younger readers.]]> http://classof2k7.com/issue_03_summer_2k7/about_graphic_novels.php http://classof2k7.com/issue_03_summer_2k7/about_graphic_novels.php Issue 03: Summer 2k7 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:55:17 -0500 Presenting our Third Quarter Graduates We have quite a range of books for our readers this quarter, from penguins to prom queens, via pumpkin growers and mermaids. The novels cover multiple genres: fairy tales, humor, drama, historical fantasy, mystery, contemporary action, and verse, and they deal with many diverse subjects such as abuse, recovery, love, friendship, sports, paralysis, and traveling the world. The Class of 2k7 is excited to announce its latest batch of new releases:]]> http://classof2k7.com/issue_03_summer_2k7/3rd_quarter_bios_synopses.php http://classof2k7.com/issue_03_summer_2k7/3rd_quarter_bios_synopses.php Issue 03: Summer 2k7 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:53:05 -0500 Letter from the Editor in Chief Talent. That's the first word I think of when I'm asked about the Class of 2k7. There's so much darned talent. If our first twenty books haven't thoroughly convinced you (yes, we've already put twenty new books on bookshelves!), or the numerous accolades we've received, or our successful and fun appearances, then this latest crop of releases should do it. While our ezine will introduce you to our third quarter's group of debut novels, let me introduce the authors to you.]]> http://classof2k7.com/issue_03_summer_2k7/letter_from_the_editor.php http://classof2k7.com/issue_03_summer_2k7/letter_from_the_editor.php Issue 03: Summer 2k7 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:49:02 -0500 The contest is closed. We thank all those who participated. http://classof2k7.com/news/first_lines_contest.php http://classof2k7.com/news/first_lines_contest.php News Wed, 06 Jun 2007 08:08:56 -0500