Martha Mihalick, editor at Greenwillow books (HarperCollins) introduced the audience to Greenwillow and the books they publish.
She discussed what it takes for her to love a book.
Voice
Character
Plot
Strong writing and a sense of authenticity.
She gave examples of each of these characteristics.
Then she gave a detailed discussion of the acquisitions process, as well as examples of process for books that she has acquired, including Mistwood by Leah Cypress.
Entwined by Heather Dixon
The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson
Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin
And Breathe by Sarah Crossan
She ended with this quote
"Don't ask yourself what the world regards: ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."
Howard Thurman
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