News from author Jenni L. Walsh

Over and Out is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!

9/29/2021

I'm very excited to announce that Over and Out has been chosen as a Spring 2022 Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!

The Junior Library Guild has a reputation for a keen literary sense; and for selecting books that go on to become award-winners. Find out more about JLG on their website, www.juniorlibraryguild.com.

A New Middle Grade with Scholastic Press!

3/15/2021

Author of I AM DEFIANCE Jenni L. Walsh’s OVER AND OUT, set in Cold War Germany, in which a science-loving girl is forced to become a Stasi spy and risks everything for a better future on the other side of the Berlin Wall, to Olivia Valcarce at Scholastic, for publication in spring 2022, by Shannon Hassan at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency (world).

More information coming soon!

A Contest for I Am Defiance!!

3/13/2021

Watch the video below to learn more about a contest relating to I Am Defiance. Then, download a crossword scavenger hunt to get started! Contest ends 2/2/2022!

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See rules and submit a completed crossword here.

Join the I AM DEFIANCE Street Team

3/12/2020

I’m happy and thrilled to invite educators (including home-schooling parents), librarians, and arc-sharing groups to the I AM DEFIANCE street team, where you can be a part of the launch of a gripping story about a real-life youth resistance group in World War II Germany, and about the power of thinking for yourself in the fight against hatred.

And, I’m happy and thrilled to be able to provide perks to those who are invited to join, such as:

The opportunity to read I AM DEFIANCE prior to release
A digital inspirational poster, personalized to your home, school and/or classroom
The chance to win a free Virtual Visit for your students and/or kids
The first to hear/see all updates and reveals (such as the cover!)
Exclusive giveaways to win my previous books

If you are interested, please fill out the form below.

Please note: The Street Team will live within a Facebook group. You must have a Facebook account to be involved.

What is a Street Team?

Books are best spread through word of mouth. As a member of my street team, you will help me talk about my book. One such way is simply telling colleagues about the book. Or, suggesting to your public library that they purchase the book. Another way is through social media. You can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable. There are no participation obligations. Also, there are absolutely no monetary requirements.

About I AM DEFIANCE

Brigitte tries not to ask questions. They don’t seem very welcome at her League of German Girls meetings, where she and her friends learn about their duties to Hitler’s war effort.

But she can’t help asking questions when a mysterious pamphlet appears in her mailbox: a pamphlet full of words like resistance and freedom, from a group that calls itself the White Rose. Brigitte’s father and older sister, Angelika, seem to agree with the forbidden papers—an opinion that is dangerous even to whisper at home. And when Angelika becomes involved with secret resistance efforts, Brigitte’s questions only bloom.

Could Angelika be connected to the White Rose? Is Brigitte’s family in danger of being arrested? And if she chooses a side, will Brigitte be able to take a stand?

New Middle Grade has a Title!

3/11/2020

I take every opportunity possible to work on my kindergartener's writing so... here she is helping to reveal the title of my next middle grade book... I AM DEFIANCE, where 12yo Brigitte, a member of the Hitler Youth, begins to question all she's ever known when anti-Nazi flyers begin to arrive in the mail from a resistance group called the White Rose.

She's releasing from Scholastic on February 2, 2021 and I'm so dang excited!!

If you're on Goodreads, I'd be so appreciative of any adds to your TBR.

And, if you're a teacher or librarian, I'll be starting a Street Team very soon. Stay tuned!

New Middle Grade Novel with Scholastic

8/15/2019

I'm very excited to announce a new middle grade novel with Scholastic, inspired by a real-life resistance group in Nazi Germany! Stay tuned for updates. This beauty is planned to hit shelves in early 2021!

Jenni Launches New Series with Scholastic!

1/1/2019

While my writing career so far has included historical novels (and I'll have more to come!), I'm so thrilled to be adding children's books to my repertoire and I'm very excited to announce the launch of my new middle grade biography series with Scholastic, featuring true stories from heroic women who, at a young age, accomplished daring feats of perseverance and bravery.

As a mama in the process of raising brave tiny humans, it's been so rewarding to bring to life these stories. With every word written I had my kiddos in mind. What would be appropriate? What would engage them? What would incite inspiration? I'm so excited for these books to release today as we kick off a brand new year -- and I hope the series will be an inspiration to your own tiny humans.

About the books

Malala Yousafzai always knew she wanted to become a doctor someday. But a new extremist group in her home country of Pakistan wanted to stop girls from going to school.

Malala knew what was important, and so she spoke out. Even after she was attacked in the street for her views, she persisted.

Learn about Malala's incredible recovery and her journey to becoming a world-famous advocate of girls' rights and education -- and the youngest ever Nobel Prize winner.

Growing up in Hawaii, Bethany Hamilton loved to surf. But one day, she was in her favorite place, out on the waves, when a tiger shark suddenly attacked. Thirteen-year-old Bethany lost her left arm.

As she fought to recover, Bethany wondered: Would she ever surf again?

Follow Bethany as she got back on her board and fearlessly chased her surfing dreams. With the strength of her family and faith behind her, Bethany knew she could become not only a professional athlete, but a champion and a role model.

Do you've have a kiddo in your life who you think may enjoy these books? They're available online, in store, and look for them at upcoming Scholastic book fairs!

Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Indie Bound

Happy 2019!!

The 'She Dared' Series Is Coming Soon!

6/1/2018

I'm very excited to be joining forces with Scholastic to bring true stories, featuring young women who accomplished daring feats of perseverance and bravery, to our kiddos!

To preorder your copies, reach out to your favorite local bookstore or online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Indie Bound :)

Jenni Signs New Two-Book Deal With Scholastic

10/7/2016

Inspiring our kiddos is so important, and I'm so excited to work on a new middle grade series, Brave Like Me, with Scholastic that tells true stories of young woman, who at a young age, accomplished great feats of perseverance and bravery.

Here are the two official announcements from Publishers Weekly!