Sixth TRUTH OR LIE title! Now that we have shelf presence, it’s the prefect time to push!
ENGAGING QUIZ FORMAT based on the kids game and ice breaker Two Truths and a Lie
TIMELY yet kid-appropriate tool for discussing and establishing truth and facts in our age of alternate facts and fake news
SUPERB PHOTOGRAPHS will engage children
HILARIOUS TEXT + FUNNY MASCOT (the “Truth Sleuth”) = KID APPEAL
DOGS is a favorite topic for the age group
Erica Perl is a FANTASTIC PROMOTER who does as many as 50+ SCHOOL EVENTS in a year
This subject combines SCIENCE with HISTORY, perfect for classrooms and libraries
ERICA PERL is the author and creator of the Truth or Lie series within Step into Reading, along with many hilarious picture books and award-winning novels for young readers. Most recently she received the National Jewish Book Award and a Sydney Taylor Honor for her novel All Three Stooges. Before becoming a full-time writer, Erica worked for First Book, a nonprofit literacy organization. She’s an enthusiastic, inspiring speaker and presenter at schools, libraries, and conferences. Erica lives in Washington, DC, with her family. To learn more, you can find her at ericaperl.com, on Facebook, and on Twitter at @ericaperl.
MICHAEL SLACK is an artist, illustrator, character designer, and award-winning app designer. His work has appeared on board games, card games, and even a puzzle. Michael has illustrated many hysterically funny picture books—including many he has written himself. He lives with his family in the San Francisco Bay Area. Visit his website at slackart.com, and follow him on Twitter at @michaelslackart, on Facebook, and on Pinterest.
Author Residence: Washington, D.C.
Author Hometown: Burlington, VT
MICHAEL SLACK is an artist, illustrator, character designer, and award-winning app designer. His work has appeared on board games, card games, and even a puzzle. Michael has illustrated many hysterically funny picture books--including many he has written himself. He lives with his family in the San Francisco Bay Area. Visit his website at slackart.com, and follow him on Twitter at @michaelslackart, on Facebook, and on Pinterest.
Illustrator Residence: Lafayette, CA
“The Step into Reading series makes integrating reading into the curriculum so much easier. The nonfiction titles are perfect for teaching reading and language arts skills, while covering science and social studies content simultaneously!”—Lisa Laake, 2nd grade Language Arts teacher