Red Chair Press

10/09/2024

As we celebrate World Dyslexia Awareness Day and kick off Dyslexia Awareness Month, it’s important to recognize that about 15-20% of people are neurodivergent, including up to 10% with dyslexia.
And did you know One Elm Books and Red Chair Press offer many of our titles in Dyslexic editions, often found on Bookshop.org or Amazon but also available directly here: https://www.dyslexicbooks.com/us/Books/publisher/red_chair_press/380

09/23/2024

Every book available in cost-friendly prices for at-home and after school reading. Available here: https://bookshop.org/lists/celebrate-hispanic-heritage-red-chair-press

08/28/2024

An interesting bit from the Financial Times:
According to Kristen McLean, an industry analyst, two-thirds of the books released by the top-ten trade publishers sell fewer than a thousand copies, and less than four per cent sell more than twenty thousand. Support your favorite independent bookstores and publishers by buying a book today!

08/24/2024

Special Offer

Scott Schroeder dreams of a day when he and his father can have a home of their own. Following an accident that took his mother’s life eight years before, doctors discovered Scott was suddenly deaf. Blessed with being an accomplished gymnast and skilled at signing and reading lips, Scott&rsquo...

08/15/2024

08/03/2024

Reviewers call it a "Must-Read" for those who love stories of WWII history: charming, funny and highly emotional. Now on sale everywhere. https://www.redchairpress.com/node/657

08/01/2024

Today is the official Book Birthday for One Year, One Night, 2nd edition. Our new highly reviewed novel for young readers (and adults who enjoy historical WWII novels). Now on-sale everywhere! https://books2read.com/OneYear-OneNight-2ndEdition
You can also read more reviews on our website: https://www.redchairpress.com/node/657

It’s never easy to go back, especially when the memories you’ve been running from suddenly resurface. When Annie returns to her home village after a long absence, she rediscovers the diary she kept the year she turned 16, the year that changed her life. Set in a small English village during Worl...

06/03/2024

Today we have a sneak peek for you! Ben & Blue: Searching for Lucky #3002 hits bookstores on October 1, 2024. Written by Ellen Melissa Cohen and illustrated by Donald Wu, this novel revolves around a 10-year-old boy who sets out to learn more about his biological father’s identity with the help of his loyal dog. Literary Titan calls it “an enchanting middle-grade mystery that captures the imagination and hearts of its readers” and “delivers a powerful message about the diverse nature of families.” We can’t wait to share it with young readers!

Read the full Literary Titan review here:

https://literarytitan.com/2024/05/29/searching-for-lucky-3002-a-ben-and-blue-mystery/

05/31/2024

Who is excited for One Year One Night? It hits bookstores August 1!

"A heart-wrenching and beautiful story that inspires curiosity and empathy."--Kirkus Reviews

05/30/2024

Yesterday we shared Second Dad Summer in honor of Pride Month and Father’s Day, both coming in June. But did you know it has a sequel? Everything Together: A Second Dad Wedding is “a lovely and intelligent family tale that emphasizes acceptance and care,” according to Kirkus Reviews. Both books are available from your favorite bookseller!

05/29/2024

June begins this weekend, which means is coming! It’s also the month of summer sun and Father’s Day. That seems like the perfect time to pick up a copy of Second Dad Summer, our award-winning middle grade novel written by Benjamin Klas and illustrated by Fian Arroyo Illustration. In his review, Mr. Alex’s Bookshelf highlighted the book’s “incredibly detailed characters, nuanced plot points, and warm, narrative flow,” declaring that “it should be a part of any well-rounded library.”

05/28/2024

Has your middle grade reader discovered Roosevelt Banks, Good-Kid-in-Training yet? If not, it’s time to introduce them to this fun read by Laurie Calkhoven and illustrated by Debbie P***n. Midwest Book Review called it “a charmingly entertaining story with an important underlying message about friendship and peer pressure.”

05/24/2024

“A wonderful narrative for readers who love baseball that also offers valuable lessons to those who don’t”… That’s how describes Baseball Buddies: Building A Team, our heartwarming middle grade novel by .derr.12 and illustrated by . It’s in bookstores now!

05/23/2024

Bring Emma Just Medium: The Beach Dilemma along on your summer vacation and your kiddo will be ready for the next Emma Just Medium book, The Friend Dilemma, due out in February 2025. Foreword Reviews calls it “a family-driven chapter book” in which “a girl learns that in-between can be a gift—and the right place to be.”

05/21/2024

Get ready for One Year, One Night, our new YA novel hitting bookstores on August 1, 2024! calls it “a vivid chronicle of the lives of girls and women during World War II” and “a heart-wrenching and beautiful story that inspires both curiosity and empathy in its audience.” We are excited to share it with you all!

05/09/2024

Reading biographies is a key element of beginning to read nonfiction. We're proud to announce that our award-winning Beginner Biography series continues with 8 new titles featuring under-represented people who have made a big difference. On-sale in Softcover for $8.99 by August 1. Schools and Libraries can pre-order reinforced hardcover and multi-user ebook editions soon! 1-800-328-4929 or [email protected]

RED CHAIR PRESS, LLC 800-328-4929. PO Box 333 South Egremont, MA 01258 www.redchairpress.com

05/03/2024

If you liked Frankinschool: Monster Match, you’ll LOVE Book 2 of the series, The Cupsnake Escape. Writes Greg Pattridge of Always in the Middle, “With bold print and fun illustrations the story is perfect for those just entering the middle grade level of books. The engaging tale unfolds in a fast-paced format. It’s more creepy than scary so young readers will have no problem with the content.” Look for it at your favorite bookseller, and really the full review here:

https://gpattridge.com/2024/03/29/frankinschool2-the-cupsnake-escape/

04/27/2024

Pre-Teen Fiction Winner at American Legacy Book Awards American Book Fest
A Calf Named Brian Higgins by Kristen Ball
One Elm Books, an imprint of Red Chair Press
https://www.redchairpress.com/calf-named-brian-higgins
Order at Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/2bsjdcnp

04/25/2024

Plan Ahead: May 23 is World Turtle Day! Who knew?! Order now to ensure delivery.
Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/p/books/caution-turtles-and-frogs-ahead-joanne-mattern/17888616?ean=9781643711935

Amazon.com https://tinyurl.com/m6ndtzs

RED CHAIR PRESS, LLC 800-328-4929. PO Box 333 South Egremont, MA 01258 www.redchairpress.com

04/09/2024

Just in time for baseball season: Baseball Buddies: Building A Team, written by Aaron Derr and illustrated by Gary LaCoste, has finally hit bookstores! Writes Greg Pattridge at Always in the Middle, “Girls and boys just starting out in Little League will find Building A Team to be a welcome teammate.” Look for it at your favorite bookseller, and read Greg’s full review here!

https://gpattridge.com/2024/04/05/baseball-buddies-building-a-team/

04/09/2024

More praise for One Year, One Night 2nd Edition from our One Elm imprint. Coming August 2024.
Pre-order now from BN, Amazon, or Bookshop.org

ONE YEAR, ONE NIGHT by S.L. Roman is an uplifting story of self-discovery, young romance, and fortitude in the face of adversity. Reviewed by Erin Britton.

04/09/2024

Pre-orders now open from your Independent Bookstores.
https://bookshop.org/p/books/one-year-one-night-2nd-edition-s-l-roman/21206468?ean=9781947159815
Another great review for One Year, One Night 2nd Edition from our One Elm imprint

ONE YEAR, ONE NIGHT by S.L. Roman is an uplifting story of self-discovery, young romance, and fortitude in the face of adversity. Reviewed by Erin Britton.

03/20/2024

We have been sharing several of our Beginner Biographies in honor of Women’s History Month. Well, we are thrilled to announce that we have eight new ones coming out on August 1, 2024! This new batch, written by Jennifer Marino Walters, includes bios of some more amazing women: Rosa Parks, Ellen Ochoa, Helen Keller, and Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. It also includes books about Jackie Robinson, Jim Thorpe, Congressman John Lewis, and Will Rogers. We can’t wait to share these books with our readers!

03/20/2024

BEAT THE RUSH!
Pre-order our new Fall Books Now at your favorite online bookseller. Available for Pre-orders now from BN.com, Amazon.com
https://www.redchairpress.com/node/656

"The author masterfully brings us along on the narrator's quest to discover who his father is, tackling a tricky topic with sensitivity, suspense and humor, all in the believable voice of 10-year-old Ben. --Jane Sutton, author Me and the Weirdos, ALA/CBC Children's Choice