Tracy van Straaten
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Literary Publicist & Chicago Enthusiast. Founder @TvSMediaGroup (IG). TvSMediaGroup.com
September 7, 2025 at 9:31 PM
NPR's Andrew Limbong spoke with Kate Messner on a hike in the woods about the healing power of nature and her new middle grade novel, "The Trouble with Heroes" (4/29/25, Bloomsbury Children's Books). 'The Trouble With Heroes' explores the healing power of hiking
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'The Trouble With Heroes' explores the healing power of hiking
Kate Messner's new middle grade novel The Trouble With Heroes Is about a boy who gets into trouble with the law. Instead of juvie, he's tasked with hiking all 46 Adirondack peaks.
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May 22, 2025 at 3:22 PM
NPR's Andrew Limbong spoke with Kate Messner on a hike in the woods about the healing power of nature and her new middle grade novel, "The Trouble with Heroes" (4/29/25, Bloomsbury Children's Books). 'The Trouble With Heroes' explores the healing power of hiking
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Washington Post: “Why Hunger for The Hunger Games is Stronger Than Ever”
Why hunger for the Hunger Games is stronger than ever
The latest book in the series, “Sunrise on the Reaping,” is the fastest-selling YA book of the year.
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April 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Washington Post: “Why Hunger for The Hunger Games is Stronger Than Ever”
☀️ The new Hunger Games novel, Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins (3/18/25, Scholastic), is @people Magazine's book of the week! See the book featured in the new issue of People, on newsstands nationwide this Friday.
April 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
☀️ The new Hunger Games novel, Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins (3/18/25, Scholastic), is @people Magazine's book of the week! See the book featured in the new issue of People, on newsstands nationwide this Friday.
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“Sunrise on the Reaping” by Suzanne Collins explores the story of Haymitch Abernathy, the jaded, alcoholic, fiercely devoted mentor who coached Katniss in the original “The Hunger Games” series. Read our review of the latest prequel.
‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Review: Hunger Games Prequel Explores Haymitch’s Origins
“Sunrise on the Reaping,” by Suzanne Collins, explores the devastating story of Haymitch Abernathy, a mentor in the original “Hunger Games” novels.
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March 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
“Sunrise on the Reaping” by Suzanne Collins explores the story of Haymitch Abernathy, the jaded, alcoholic, fiercely devoted mentor who coached Katniss in the original “The Hunger Games” series. Read our review of the latest prequel.
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'A brutal tale of compassion and rage, and a frank examination of propaganda and tragedy, that will satisfy longtime series fans and newcomers alike': see our review of 'Sunrise on the Reaping' buff.ly/aCirK89
March 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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New York Times on Sunrise on the Reaping: “A Propulsive, Brutal ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Is Here. And It’s Great.”
‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Review: Hunger Games Prequel Explores Haymitch’s Origins
“Sunrise on the Reaping,” by Suzanne Collins, explores the devastating story of Haymitch Abernathy, a mentor in the original “Hunger Games” novels.
www.nytimes.com
March 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
New York Times on Sunrise on the Reaping: “A Propulsive, Brutal ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Is Here. And It’s Great.”
In case you don’t have time for a Hunger Games re-read by Tuesday, the New York Times has you covered.
What to Know About the New ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel, ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’
“Sunrise on the Reaping” further expands the world of Panem, focusing on Haymitch Abernathy’s story.
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March 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
In case you don’t have time for a Hunger Games re-read by Tuesday, the New York Times has you covered.
COVER REVEAL: PEOPLE has revealed the cover for bestselling and award-winning creator ND Stevenson's forthcoming middle grade novel, "Scarlet Morning," (Quill Tree/HarperCollins) coming September 23, 2025. Book media, DM us with review copy requests.
February 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
COVER REVEAL: PEOPLE has revealed the cover for bestselling and award-winning creator ND Stevenson's forthcoming middle grade novel, "Scarlet Morning," (Quill Tree/HarperCollins) coming September 23, 2025. Book media, DM us with review copy requests.
Can’t wait for this one!
February 13, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Can’t wait for this one!
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'Hansel and Gretel' Picture Book Due This Fall from Stephen King and Maurice Sendak https://buff.ly/42QmuL3
February 13, 2025 at 2:29 PM
'Hansel and Gretel' Picture Book Due This Fall from Stephen King and Maurice Sendak https://buff.ly/42QmuL3
Just announced! Coming 9/2/25 from HarperCollins. @tvsmediagroup
February 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Just announced! Coming 9/2/25 from HarperCollins. @tvsmediagroup
Hooray to Erin!!
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!! @erinentrada.bsky.social!!!!!! I'm sooooo happy for Erin! I love this book with my entire heart!
January 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Hooray to Erin!!
Hugest congratulations, John!!
I’m sending out a HUGE and HEARTFELT thank-you to the 2025 Schneider Family Book Award selection committee for honoring Louder Than Hunger! Thank you for calling me yesterday afternoon! I’m sooooooooo grateful!!!!
January 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Hugest congratulations, John!!
I was lucky enough to work with Jules Feiffer on three of his children’s books: I Lost My Bear (1999), The Odious Ogre (2010), and Amazing Grapes (2024). He was brilliant, hilarious, acerbic, and wonderful. RIP Jules.
Jules Feiffer, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and writer, dies at 95
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and writer Jules Feiffer has died. He was 95 and had published his last book just four months ago.
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January 22, 2025 at 4:31 AM
I was lucky enough to work with Jules Feiffer on three of his children’s books: I Lost My Bear (1999), The Odious Ogre (2010), and Amazing Grapes (2024). He was brilliant, hilarious, acerbic, and wonderful. RIP Jules.
On Stands now: Exclusive excerpt from "Sunrise on the Reaping" (on sale 3/18/25, Scholastic) by Suzanne Collins in @PEOPLE!
January 18, 2025 at 1:07 AM
On Stands now: Exclusive excerpt from "Sunrise on the Reaping" (on sale 3/18/25, Scholastic) by Suzanne Collins in @PEOPLE!
PEOPLE: Read an excerpt from the new Hunger Games book, coming March 18th from Scholastic ⬇️
A New 'Hunger Games' Book Heads Back to Panem: Read an Exclusive Early Excerpt From 'Sunrise on the Reaping' (Exclusive)
The hotly anticipated fifth book in 'The Hunger Games' series by Suzanne Collins, 'Sunrise on the Reaping' comes out March 18 and a movie will follow in November 2026.
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January 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
PEOPLE: Read an excerpt from the new Hunger Games book, coming March 18th from Scholastic ⬇️
Thrilled to see Jules Feiffer's Amazing Grapes and John Schu's Louder Than Hunger included!
The New.York Times picks its best children’s books of 2024
The Best Children’s Books of 2024 (Gift Article)
Here are the year’s most notable picture, chapter and middle grade books, selected by our children’s books editor.
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December 6, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Thrilled to see Jules Feiffer's Amazing Grapes and John Schu's Louder Than Hunger included!
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Black Friday: For the first time in the 100-plus year history of the franchise, the Chicago Bears have made an in-season head-coaching change, firing Matt Eberflus.
November 29, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Black Friday: For the first time in the 100-plus year history of the franchise, the Chicago Bears have made an in-season head-coaching change, firing Matt Eberflus.