FeedThe Big Reveal: My Book Cover for Finding My Place
July 23, 2012 in Young Adult Novels
So, here it is. My book cover for Finding My Place, which is a historical fiction, middle-grade novel set in Vicksburg, Mississippi during the Civil War, specifically the Siege of Vicksburg. You’ll be seeing it everywhere pretty soon, and I put a snippet of it on my Facebook page. But I thought I would reveal it first here on my blog. So. . .
According to the publisher (White Mane Kids), it will be available at the end of August! I can’t wait! Here’s what the back cover says. Click on the link below for a photo (PDF) of the front and back cover together.
Finally, here’s the book jacket summary:
Thirteen-year-old Anna Green can hardly remember life before the War Between the States touched her hometown of Vicksburg, Mississippi. For 47 days in May, June, and July in 1863, the Union Army bombs Vicksburg day and night, attempting to overtake the city. Anna longs for the days before Yankee bombs screeched above her, before her family was torn apart, and before they moved to a dark, damp cave to protect themselves from falling shells. During one terrible bombing, a tragedy strikes Anna and her siblings and changes their lives forever. Can Anna find the strength to keep her family together in the midst of the war? Finding My Place recounts the destitute living conditions and the horror of a city under siege, the strength of the citizens who would not surrender, and the courage of an intelligent young girl.
Thanks for stopping by! Stay tuned. . .
July 23rd, 2012 at 5:50 am
Congratulations, Margo! How exciting!!
July 23rd, 2012 at 6:35 pm
Thanks, Becky. I am VERY excited!
July 24th, 2012 at 4:48 am
Congratulations on your book, Margo! I am so excited for you! Enjoy each moment of this very special time!
July 24th, 2012 at 7:56 am
Congratulations, Margo!! The cover looks great, and I really like the jacket blurb! I’m really excited for you, can’t wait to pick up a copy!
July 24th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
It’s awesome, Margo! Congratulations.
July 24th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
Thank you, Clara, Amy, and Sharon. I am super excited.
July 26th, 2012 at 5:06 pm
Great cover. Good luck with it. Will it be an AR book?
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July 26th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
It’s gorgeous, Margo! I love the illustration. I’m excited for you and can’t wait to read it!
xo
July 26th, 2012 at 5:15 pm
Yeah Margo
That’s wonderful news
Thanks for sharing
July 26th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
Love the cover. Congrats Margo!
July 27th, 2012 at 6:48 am
It is simply brilliant Margo! Congratulations!
July 27th, 2012 at 7:01 am
Margo,
You are amazing! Not only do you write a blog that keeps all of us informed about children’s books, you author one yourself. Can’t wait to read Finding My Place.
Wishing you much success,
Dunnie
July 27th, 2012 at 8:27 am
Wonderful cover and back blurb. Congratulations, Margo!
July 27th, 2012 at 6:15 pm
Oh my goodness, thank you, thank you, everyone!
I am feeling the cyber love.