EVENTS: Online and in-person events with Indies and schools in OR
and other.
REVIEWS: Targeted in regional, national trade, and special interest
media like Backyard Poultry and Tractor Supply magazine.
ONLINE: Social media posts and YouTube book trailer will be
humorous and sharable, including series of funny chicken videos and
pun memes (Egg-sactly, Egg-citing, Egg-static, Egg-cetera) and
egg-straordinarily hilarious yolks (like these:
https://www.kidadl.com/articles/egg-puns)
PROMOTION: Giveaways and promos on 08 JAN National Snuggle a
Chicken Day, 19 MAR National Poultry Day, 14 MAY National Dance
like a Chicken Day, 3 JUN National Egg Day. (Please note there will
be no posts on National Fried Chicken Day July 7-ha) and targeted
co-promotion with social channels dedicated to raising
chickens.
SALES: outreach from author's publicists to ABA members and
consumers. TRADESHOWS: PNBA author feature and galleys and
giveaways at BookExpo, ALA, MPIBA, regional library shows,
KidExpos, etc.
Jane Kurtz is an award-winning children’s book author, speaker, educator, and she is on the faculty of the Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA in Children’s and YA Literature. She is a co-founder of the board of Ethiopia Reads, an organization that brings books and literacy to the children in Ethiopia, where Jane grew up. She also heads the creative team of Ready Set Go Books, a project of Open Hearts Big Dreams to create fun, colorful, local language books for people in Ethiopia. Jane currently lives in Portland, Oregon. John Joseph is an artist, illustrator, elementary school teacher, avid gardener, and community leader. He earned a degree in visual arts from Colorado State University and a Masters from Lesley University, and has won the ACP Excellence in Publishing Award for Best Picture Book. He lives in Colorado with his wife, two sons, and a German shepherd.
"The human pursuers are a multicultural and diversely abled bunch,
and the chickens themselves have lots of personality. The art
perfectly conveys the humor and energy of the chase. . . Perfect
for chicken-themed story time and for any family who wants a funny
read about keeping chickens in the city."
--Youth Services Book Review"Using repetition to structure the book
in a predictable way, illustrations full of chicken antics, and
nonstop action, this picture book is fun to read aloud both to a
group and to a kid on your lap."
--My Storytime Corner"If you're looking for a fun storytime
read-aloud and your town enjoys chickens, urban or rural, this is a
silly and enjoyable choice."
--Jean Little Library"Author Jane Kurtz wows us again with another
read-out-loud tale perfect for youngsters. Her infectious rhymes
and zippy rhythm propel the story with wit as quick as those
runaway chickens. . . Chickens on the Loose is a perfect edition to
home collections, classrooms, and libraries. One that is sure to
make readers laugh out loud, and maybe even inspire a round of the
Chicken Dance!"
--Celebrate Picture Books"Just the right amount of silliness to
bring out the giggles."
--Sincerely Stacie"Absolute fun, and I can’t wait to read this at
my next storytime, most likely while wearing a chicken mask."
--Mom Read It"It's chickens gone wild, y'all! Jump in and join the
fun!"
--Kathi Appelt, Newbery Honor Winner"In jaunty pitch-perfect rhyme
and splendiferous, chaotic color, Jane Kurtz and John Joseph
combine forces to tell the story of recalcitrant urban chickens who
burst forth from forced chicken coopery to explore a lively,
diverse neighborhood rich with thrift shops, yoga studios, food
carts, pet shops, and street art--all free for the pecking. At the
end of an energetic day, the chickens-on-the-loose return to their
henhouse, bedraggled but with plans for a rerun! Prepare for a
rambunctious reading experience."
--Toni Buzzeo, author of the 2013 Caldecott Honor Book, One Cool
Friend"Chickens on the Loose is a rollicking, rhyming, race through
town that will have young readers giggling, and wishing for
feathered friends of their own!"
--Liz Garton Scanlon, bestselling children's book author"Frolicking
to the lively text, this flock of escapees nearly flap right off
the page! Hilarious!"
--Tara Nickerson, writer, (VCFA), contributor Chicken Soup for The
Kid's Soul"Before reading comes rhyme as it attunes the child to
sing-songy nature of language itself. There is no shortage of rhyme
nor feathery fun in this book. Cooped up (or, now, uncooped)
chickens have a playful day on the loose and the colorful
illustrations make this an engaging read aloud for young
children."
--Joan Kindig, Ed. D., Children's Literature & Reading Specialist
"Tricky chickens, hungry chickens, arty chickens--yoga chickens?
Yes, indeed. Kurtz and Joseph deliver hilarious fowl play in the
city with smart rhymes, zippy rhythms, lovely visual details, and
the sigh--and surprise--of a satisfying ending."
--Uma Krishnaswami, author of Bright Sky, Starry City and Out of
the Way! Out of the Way!"A thoroughly delightful laugh-out-loud
romp! This story with its super-curious, extra-playful chickens
(along with delicious, energetic rhyme) begs to be read aloud--over
and over again."
--Jennifer Jacobson, award-winning author"A joyful journey of
mischief and word-play, Jane Kurtz brings a piece of the farm to
the city in a tale of whimsical mishaps, grand adventure and
enduring delight."
--Deborah Marcero, bestselling author/artist, In a Jar "What
characteristic do young readers and chickens share? They all love
to explore! Join high spirited chickens as they check out their
neighborhood and refuse to stop! A cheerful chase until. . .
checkmate! Home again in their coop, they rest and then return to
the romp, eager to recapture the merriment--just like the readers
of this poetic picture book will surely demand as they chorus
'again' at the close of each read aloud."
--Alexa L. Sandmann, Ed.D., Professor of Literacy "Adventuresome
chickens run cluckety split through the city in this delightful
romp. The lively rhythm of Jane Kurtz's language pulls us all right
along with the galloping hens. Readers will love this story--time
after time."
--Jacqueline Briggs Martin, bestselling author of many books
including Snowflake Bentley (Caldecott Medal)
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