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Sammie Vance, 12, of Fort Wayne recently announced she will be a published author this year with a book about creating the Buddy Bench. Previous Next
Monday, January 11, 2021 1:00 am
12-year-old publishing 1st book
ASHLEY SLOBODA | The Journal Gazette
The Fort Wayne girl known for her Buddy Bench efforts is adding another description to her résumé this year – published author.
Publishers Weekly recently announced a fall release date for Sammie Vance s nonfiction book, “Inspire the World: A Kid s Journey to Making a Difference.”
“I am really excited about my book, and I hope it will inspire others to be kind and make a difference no matter your age,” Sammie, 12, said by email. “I can t wait to share this book with everyone in the fall!”
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Once Upon a Broken Heart by
Stephanie Garber, author of the bestselling Caraval trilogy. It s the first in a new series about a girl who can’t resist a bargain with the mythic Prince of Hearts to stop her beloved from marrying another, even though it may cost her more than she d intended. Publication is scheduled for September 2021; Jenny Bent at the Bent Agency negotiated the two-book deal.
Alexa Pastor at Simon & Schuster has bought world rights to
The Lucky List by
Rachael Lippincott, co-author of the bestselling novel
Five Feet Apart. In this story of identity, Emily finds comfort in her late mother s high school bucket list and a new girl, Blake, who recently moved back to town, in a story about learning who you are and who you love when the person you ve always shared yourself with is gone. Publication is set for June 2021; Rachel Ekstrom and Emily van Beek at Folio Jr. / Folio Literary Management did the deal.