Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins, was
launched in 2009 by Alessandra Balzer and Donna Bray. "Balzer + Bray publishes bold, creative, and groundbreaking picture books that appeal directly to kids in a fresh way. Within [this] boutique imprint, authors and illustrators have the freedom to take risks and fulfill their unique visions."
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Balzer + Bray is usually closed to unsolicited submission, however, they are open to submissions from
SCBWI members through December 1, 2015. Click
here for more details.
Getting to Know Balzer + Bray
VP and Co-Publisher: Alessandra Balzer
Interview
VP and Co-Publisher: Donna Bray
Interview
Interview about diverse books
Senior Editor: Kristen Daly Ren
About
Video interview by Kathi Appelt
Senior Editor: Jordan Brown
Bio
Assistant Editor: Viana Siniscalchi
Bio
Editorial Assistant: Kelsey Murphy
Bio (scroll down)
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Books We Had on Hand (* indicates books we read)
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Meet the Dullards (2015); Written by Sara Pennypacker; Illustrated by Danial Salmieri; Edited by Donna Bray
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Otter in Space (2015); Written and Illustrated by Sam Garton; Edited by Donna Bray
First Snow (2015); Written and Illustrated by Peter McCarty
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If You Plant a Seed (2015); Written and Illustrated by Kadir Nelson; Edited by Donna Bray;
A Profile of Kadir Nelson by Donna Bray
*Shark Kiss, Octopus Hug (2014); Written by Lynn Rowe Reed; Illustrated by Kevin Cornell; Edited by Alessandra Balzer
Edward Hopper Paints his World (2014); Written by Robert Burleigh; Illustrated by Wendell Minor
*Lion Lion (2014); Written by Miriam Busch (
debut author); Illustrated by Larry Day; Edited by Alessandra Balzer
A Piece of Cake (2014); Written and Illustrated by LeUyen Pham; Edited by Donna Bray
Cheetah Can't Lose (2013); Written and Illustrated by Bob Shea; Edited by Alessandra Balzer
*That is Not a Good Idea (2013); Written and Illustrated by Mo Willems; Edited by Alessandra Balzer
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Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909 (2013); Written by Michelle Markel; Illustrated by Melissa Sweet
*Extra Yarn (2012); Written by Mac Barnett; Illustrated by Jon Klassen; Edited by Alessandra Balzer;
Mac Barnett's BGHB Picture Book Award Speech
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Oink-a-Doodle-Moo (2012); Written and Illustrated by Jef Czekaj
*Chloe (2012); Written and Illustrated by Peter McCarty
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs (2012); Retold and Illustrated by Mo Willems; Edited by Alessandra Balzer
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If Waffles Were Like Boys (2011); Written by Charise Mericle Harper; Illustrated by Scott Magoon
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Teach Your Buffalo to Play Drums (2011); Written by Audrey Vernick; Illustrated by Daniel Jennewein; Edited by Kristen Daly Ren
The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man (2011); Written by Michael Chabon; Illustrated by Jake Parker
*Clink (2011); Written by Kelly DiPucchio; Illustrated by Matthew Myers; Edited by Donna Bray
*You Are the Best Medicine (2010); Written by Julie Aigner Clark; Illustrated by Jana Christy; Edited by Donna Bray
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Mathilda and the Orange Balloon (2010); Written by Randall de Seve; Illustrated by Jen Corace
At our next meeting on November 14, we will focus on books published by
Boyds Mills Press.
