My new novel for teens, The Yo-Yo Prophet, is officially available today. To celebrate, I’m launching my video book trailer and hosting a draw on my site for a signed copy of the book. To enter the draw, simply comment on this post, or send me an email through my website before September 20th. Good luck!
The early reviews have been wonderful. Here’s a sample of what reviewers had to say:
“A captivating and believable portrait of a young boy coming of age.”
Kirkus Reviews
“Intimate and authentic … a clever and quiet coming-of-age story about developing confidence and doing what’s right.”
Publisher’s Weekly
“Karen Krossing really knows how to bring readers in.”
Portsmouth Teen Book Review
Congrats and thanks for the email announcement. The trailer is very cool and edgy as I would expect from you.
You are fierce and fearless my dear friend and I know you will have another hit.
All your other books are stored carefully so I can pass them along to Sophielu…..
Love ya,
R
xoxo
You’re a brilliant writer and I’ve been waiting a long time for your next work.
In my house, we love yo yos so you’ve hooked us with the premise. I will rush to A Different Drummer.
Thanks, Rick and Sylvia! I appreciate your support.
Hi Karen,
Congratulations on your new novel. That’s a terrific trailer. I look forward to reading the book.
Rick
Yipee! I love the trailer and I’m very excited about the book. Congratulations, Karen!
Bravo Karen!! I love your writing and have been looking forward to this book for many months. This is so exciting! Congratulations.
Rebecca
I’ve loved your title ever since you first mentioned it to me — and now it’s here! Can’t wait to read it! Congratulations!!
Thanks for your comments, Rick, Lena, Rebecca and Lucy. I hope you enjoy the book!
I think Karen’s new book is fantastic and will really engage young boys looking for a easy to read novel they can identify with.
Excellent read!!!!
Boys like you, Kevin? Thanks for your enthusiasm.
I’m so happy the rest of the world finally gets to meet Calvin. They’re going to love him! Congratulations, Karen.
Really good trailer, and the book will be just right for a young grandson of mine. Congratulations!
I hope your grandson enjoys the book, Karleen. It’s so much fun to buy books for kids.
Thanks, Patricia. Calvin owes a lot to you for all the fine critiquing you gave him.
Great trailer, Karen! It’s going to be a great read, I can tell. 🙂
Thanks, Karen. Good luck with your new novel, Drummer Girl.
Fascinating trailer, Karen. While I was at it, I lookled at all your others too. All good, but this one is even more sophisticated. What a great premise. I look forward to buying and reading it. Congratulations.
Thanks, Gisela. I’m glad you like the premise.
Loved the trailer and still love yo-yos. The premise sounds great. I will definitely be getting a copy!
Congrats and wish you every success with this book.
Yes, yo-yos are too much fun to give up, Mahtab. Good luck with your new book — The Tiffin.
Hi Karen,
Loved the trailer — your trailer and Mahtab’s show how well the trailer can be done, and the different forms it can take. Congratulations on the launch — looking forward to reading your book.
Thanks, Ellen. It’s fascinating to see how book trailers can be made.
Congratulations, Karen. Love the title, love the trailer, can’t wait to read the book!
Thanks, Jocelyn. Good luck with your upcoming novel.
The trailer is good, but the book is GREAT! Krossing’s characters are so vivid and real – I hope she’s planning to write a sequel. I especially want to know how things go for Rozelle, the Yo-yo Prophet’s manager.
Thanks, Karen Rankin, for all the invaluable feedback as I wrote the book. You helped make it happen.
Karen: I’m thrilled to see Calvin go to print and come alive in readers’ minds. He’ll go Around the World, Rock the Baby and all the rest! Go You!
Thanks, Sarah. Calvin will reach for the moon!