June gracenotes: newsletter from Grace Lin

	June 2009

Greetings!

Hello! It's June! Summer is almost here (ice cream eating time!) and my new book is almost here too!

Due to some printing complications, WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON will be released to the general public on July 1st. Thanks to those who were able to make it to the bookstore (pre)launch! Now it's time to celebrate the REAL release, at the virtual launch party! You're coming aren't you?

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Virtual Launch
join the fun online

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon will launch online July 1st. Of course, you're invited! Join the virtual party at:

· The Grace Lin Facebook Fan Page: This is a new page, different from the bookgroup page. Other than being the main site for the online party, this will be the page where future book announcements will be made! If you are on facebook, please JOIN!

· www.wherethemountainmeetsthemoon.com:
This is the site for those not on facebook, so if you are not a facebook fan, bookmark the site!

Lots of fun things will be happening, including:
-limited time offer of special edition bookplates
-behind the book movie
-a 3 month contest, with winners every month with the grand prize being YOUR NAME OR LIKENESS IN ONE OF MY UPCOMING BOOKS

So, don't miss it! Bookmark the page for July 1st!

Nice Accolades
some great book buzz

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon has not even been officially released yet but it has already received some nice news: 3 starred reviews (Kirkus, Booklist, and School Library Journal), a Top 10 SF/Fantasy for Youth: 2009, and a 2009 Parents' Choice Gold Award!

The Year of the Dog continues to garner attention as well. It is a part of the Sunshine State Young Readers Award Program of 2009-2010 and a Maud Hart Lovelace Award 2009-2010 nominee (MN state).

And,lastly, The Year of the Rat is a part of B&N Summer Reading program. If you read 8 books, you can get The Year of the Rat for free!

small graces: June
www.smallgraces.org

It's also time for the June auction of Small Graces: A Painting a Month for the FCB! This is the 6th painting to be auctioned as a benefit for programs in under-served schools.

It's on auction NOW, so go and BID!

From the mailbag
Photo of the Month

booklaunch_photo

It was a wonderful pre-launch for Where the Mountain Meets the Moon on June 6th! Over 80 people (I only know this because I made 80 goody bags and I ran out) came. Thank you for coming!

Send your letters or pictures to:
Grace Lin
PO Box 441457
West Somerville, MA 02144-1457

Thanks for reading! See you in July!

Best Wishes,
Grace Lin