WHEN RUBIN PLAYS by Gracey Zhang
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot
on the WHEN RUBIN PLAYS by Gracey Zhang Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out
my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
Author: Gracey Zhang
Pub. Date: July 18, 2023
Publisher: Orchard Books
Formats: Hardcover, eBook
Pages: 56
Find it: Goodreads, https://books2read.com/WHEN-RUBIN-PLAYS
From the PW Flying
Starts creative force, Gracey Zhang, comes a touching and beautiful story about
community, finding your own voice, doing what you love the most, and expressing
your passion with FORTE!
Rubin loves the beautiful sounds that
are played by the orchestra. He wants to learn to play the violin and make his
own music. But when Rubin plays, it doesn't sound like he imagines it should.
Rubin goes into the forest to practice alone and despite only getting the
violin to screech, he finds an unlikely audience that loves his unique style.
In another inspiring and lyrical
picture book that deftly dives into the psyche and heart of a child's viewpoint
and experience, the creator of Lala's Words, Gracey Zhang, offers
confidence to everyone who longs to master something that can be difficult and
shows that there is only one way to do something right: that is to do it your
own special way.
This is the next book from one of
today's most gifted young creators. Zhang is a Publishers Weekly's
Spring 2021 Children's Flying Starts creator and her debut, Lala's
Words, was the 2022 EJK Award Winner, with endless praise: "Little
Lala helps the weeds in the vacant lot blossom into full, gorgeous plants just
by talking to them and showing them a little love. This picture book is
breathtaking, and Zhang’s use of color really helps the story come alive. It’s
like a modern inverse of The Giving Tree.” -- Paul Swydan, The
Silver Unicorn Bookstore
Reviews:
* "Spreads and text from Zhang...
pulse with joy... as the whole community acknowledges Rubin’s unique
contribution... in this wondrous tale of trust in self and collaboration."
-- Publishers Weekly, starred review
"This charming story of a boy
finding his sound will inspire beginners to persist in their endeavors and to
approach their creative journeys with passion and confidence -- even if their
skills may not be there yet... A tale that is truly mew-sic to the ears."
-- Kirkus Reviews
Gracey Zhang
is an illustrator and animator with a love of storytelling and verse. She is
the author and illustrator of Lala's Words and the illustrator
of The Big Bath House, Nigel and the Moon, and The
Upside Down Hat. She was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, and received
her degree in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design. Gracey is
now based in Brooklyn, New York, where she can be found window watching from
the train when she's not scribbling away at her desk. You can visit her at graceyzhang.com.
Website | Instagram | Goodreads
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Giveaway Details:
1 winner
will receive a finished copy of WHEN RUBIN PLAYS, US Only.
Ends August 1st, midnight EST.
a Rafflecopter giveawayTour Schedule:
Week One:
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7/17/2023 |
Excerpt |
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7/17/2023 |
Excerpt/IG Post |
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7/18/2023 |
Excerpt/IG Post |
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7/18/2023 |
Review/IG Post |
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7/19/2023 |
Review/IG Post/TikTok Post |
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7/19/2023 |
Review/IG Post |
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7/20/2023 |
Review/IG Post |
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7/20/2023 |
Review |
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7/21/2023 |
IG Post |
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7/21/2023 |
IG Review |
Week Two:
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7/24/2023 |
IG Review |
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7/24/2023 |
Review |
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7/25/2023 |
Review/IG Post |
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7/25/2023 |
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7/26/2023 |
Review/IG Post |
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7/26/2023 |
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7/27/2023 |
IG Review |
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7/27/2023 |
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7/28/2023 |
IG Review/TikTok Post |
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7/28/2023 |
IG Review/LFL Drop Pic/TikTok Post |
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