Laura Manivong

Date: March 7, 2010
Author: Colleen Ryckert Cook

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SRO at Laura Manivong’s launch for Escaping the Tiger

The masses were out to celebrate with Laura Manivong and her young adult debut Escaping the Tiger. Reading Reptile managed to pack in about 250 family, friends and fans last night and sold every last one of Laura’s books. But don’t fret! You can call the store and order one! (816) 753-0441. In the meantime, enjoy these pictures of the night.

Date: February 21, 2010
Author: Laura Manivong

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Escaping The Tiger Launch Party

Please join Laura Manivong for the launch of her debut novel, ESCAPING THE TIGER.

Reading Reptile in Brookside

Saturday, March 6 from 6pm-8pm

Please call for reservations at 816.753.0441

(from HarperCollins Children’s Books, ages 10+)

Date: May 21, 2009
Author: Laura Manivong

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Query that caught my agent’s eye

final-cover-art-tigerI’ve blogged about how I targeted agents by keeping a detailed reading list and focusing on agents who repped novels that I could relate to my own work (targeting agents). Here is my actual query letter with my commentary in bold:
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Date: November 18, 2008
Author: Colleen Ryckert Cook

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Laura Manivong interview featured at Children’s Book Insider

Jon Bard, managing editor with Children’s Book Insider, featured a KidLit Central interview with Laura Manivong on his vlog. He chose it specifically because of Laura’s excellent elevator pitch. Check it out here!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIWTgwF2b7E

Congratulations Laura and KidLit Central!

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