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Evie’s Field Day – cover reveal!

October 29, 2019 Claire Annette Noland 13 Comments

Hi Friends,

I’m thrilled to share something with you today. I like to write about books that I’m reading but today I’m sharing a picture book that I wrote. It is being published by the fantastic Cardinal Rule Press and will be launched on May 1, 2020. Here is a sneak peek cover reveal.

Are you ready? Not only am I sharing the title but the actual cover illustrated by the amazing Alicia Teba.

Okay, here it is – the cover for EVIE’S FIELD DAY – More Than One Way to Win:

Isn’t it wonderful? I love the colors, the font, and the look on Evie’s face. The sweet bird is a hint at what is to come.

Getting a book published is a big dream that takes a lot of work and then being able to find the right publisher at the right time. I feel like I won the lottery!!!

My book is about a girl named Evie who loves to win (who doesn’t?) but finds herself losing. It’s about winning, losing, and doing the right thing. I hope you will love it as much as I do. I will be sharing more about the process in the months leading up to the book’s release.

Evie’s Field Day is available now for pre-order on Amazon.

Thanks for joining me on this journey. You are all the best!

Love,

Claire

PS What sorts of books do you buy or check out for your children and grandchildren? Old favorites? New best sellers? Seasonal offerings? Multicultural settings and characters? Let me know in the comments.

Filed Under: Books, picture books Tagged With: Alicia Teba, Claire Annette Noland, Cover reveal, Evie's Field Day, Field Day picture books, sportsmanship in children's books, winning and losing

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  1. Adelia says

    October 29, 2019 at 6:18 am

    Congratulations!!! Very exciting!!!

    Reply
    • Claire Annette Noland says

      October 30, 2019 at 4:18 pm

      It is exciting! Thanks for sharing the journey with me!

      Reply
  2. Eva says

    October 29, 2019 at 7:17 am

    I love the cover. The illustration of Evie is so sweet!

    Reply
    • Claire Annette Noland says

      October 30, 2019 at 4:18 pm

      Thanks, Eva. I’m having postcards made and will send you one soon.

      Reply
      • Eva says

        October 10, 2020 at 7:05 pm

        I’ll reply to you by snail mail but… Just a quick note to let you know that I got the book. And a big thank you!

        Reply
  3. Tina Cho says

    October 29, 2019 at 12:12 pm

    Wow, congratulations, Claire!

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    • Claire Annette Noland says

      October 30, 2019 at 4:17 pm

      Thanks, Tina. It is so fun seeing EVIE’S FIELD DAY making its way into the world.

      Reply
  4. Joan Schoettler says

    October 29, 2019 at 12:49 pm

    Love your cover and can’t wait to read your book! Congratulations!

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    • Claire Annette Noland says

      October 30, 2019 at 4:16 pm

      Thanks Joan, without your thoughtful critiques this book wouldn’t be happening!

      Reply
  5. Gene says

    October 29, 2019 at 2:47 pm

    Wow! Congratulations! So exciting Claire!! I’ll be ordering. XO

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    • Claire Annette Noland says

      October 30, 2019 at 4:15 pm

      Thanks Gene – I’ll send you an invitation to the book launch in May.

      Reply
  6. trine grillo says

    October 30, 2019 at 2:46 am

    Lovely cover, Claire.
    I am holding a “Rainy Day Read-a-Thon with my grandkids over Thanksgiving. I chose a mixture:
    The Gingerbread Pirates (PB)
    Under the Blood Red Sun (Classic MG)
    The Dog Who Lost it’s Bark (New MG)
    The Infinity Ring (#1 in a MG 2012 Series)

    Reply
    • Claire Annette Noland says

      October 30, 2019 at 4:15 pm

      Great choices, Trine! A rainy-day read-a-thon sounds like lots of fun.

      Reply

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