Jamie Michalak

It's a real book to have and to hold! My advance copy of JOE AND SPARKY, PARTY ANIMALS! has arrived.

Here's a photo of my assistant enjoying the hilarious illustrations by the awesome Frank Remkiewicz.

For me, this is the moment when a book begins to feel real -- the first time I see its title in the publisher's catalog. Behold, the first sighting of Joe and Sparky, Party Animals! in Candlewick Press's 25th anniversary catalog.

And what a list! This season's catalog includes so many spectacular books that I had to  Read More