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Thursday, October 25, 2012

It's official-

If you read it in Publisher's Weekly, it must be true.
 My next book has officially been announced:

Andrea Pinkney at Scholastic has acquired the tentatively titled The Way to Stay in Destiny by Augusta Scattergood, author of Glory Be. In her new story, 12-year-old Theo comes to a small Florida town in 1974 with Uncle Chester, his new guardian whom he doesn't really know, to take up residence in Miss Sister Grandersoles's Rest Easy Rooming House and Dance Academy; there he discovers piano, baseball lore, friendship and a renewed sense of family. Publication is scheduled for 2014. Linda Pratt at Wernick & Pratt Agency did the deal for North American rights.

SO EXCITED!
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13 comments:

  1. sophiesmomOctober 25, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    Augusta, I am so happy this story is published. Can't wait to see the finished work!

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  2. Lyn SchloemerOctober 25, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    Well I can't wait! I am already intrigued.

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  3. Augusta ScattergoodOctober 25, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Thanks! Can you tell I'm excited to be able to finally share this news? :)

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  4. Crystal JoyceOctober 25, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    I am so happy for you!!! My book club students just started reading Glory Be and can't put it down! They love it!!!!! I can't wait for the new book!!!!!

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  5. Carol BaldwinOctober 25, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Hooray and congratulations!! Exciting!

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  6. jaimiengleOctober 25, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    Wow! How very exciting for you. I can't imagine how glorious the taste to finally see all your hard work coming to fruition. You deserve the bragging rights, baby!
    If you'd like an e-interview to pass around your news, I'm at www.jaimiengle.com and you can see how I promote featured artists. Would love to help you spread the word!
    Congrats again... I'll check out Glory Be in the meantime!

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  7. Aimee ReidOctober 25, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    Augusta,

    I'm thrilled for you--but not surprised. :-)

    I can't wait to be charmed by this next book.

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  8. Augusta ScattergoodOctober 26, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Thanks, all. And Crystal- I'll look forward to our SKYPE visit.

    See you soon, Aimee! In real life, in Miami. :)

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  9. SusanOctober 26, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    I can't wait to get to know Theo! Congratulations, Augusta.

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  10. L. MurrayOctober 26, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Congratulations Augusta!! It was great to be on the first books panel at the Miami SCBWI conference last year with you - AND to be introduced to and hearing about the "making" of GLORY BE! Really looking forward to reading your new book too! - Laura

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  11. Theodora "Teddie"October 27, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    That makes my day, Augusta. I'm so happy for you. I knew Theo would come to life on library and bookstore shelves, just like Glory!Congrats, my friend!

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  12. Augusta ScattergoodOctober 27, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Thanks so much, Susan, Laura, Teddie.

    Can you believe Miami 2013 is around the corner?
    Hope to see you there, Laura. (You, too, Teddie. :) )

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  13. Joyce Moyer HostetterNovember 4, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    Wow! That's terrific, Augusta. Way to go.

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