Linda Crotta Brennan, Author

A gift for The Selkie's Daughter! The American Booksellers Association chose it for the Indie Next List for January 2024! This means it will be featured in bookstores across the country. I am so grateful! Holiday House Books for Young People

I am over the moon! THE SELKIE’S DAUGHTER received a starred review from School Library Journal….
Expertly told in ­poetic fashion, this book will hook its readers from sentence one. Highly recommended for all who love fantasy, tragedy, history, and folklore.–Tracy Cronce
Holiday House Books for Young People
Yipee!

Sadly, our dear golden retriever Willow, who was the inspiration for Tolly's character in THE SELKIE'S DAUGHTER, passed away. But I think Tolly would enjoy romping with our new rescue pup, Tansy. Holiday House Books for Young People

Inviting you to my launch of THE SELKIE'S DAUGHTER at An Unlikely Story on February 23 at 3 p.m. Hope to see you there!
https://www.anunlikelystory.com/brennan Holiday House Books for Young People

I just saw a sneak preview of Booklist's review of THE SELKIE'S DAUGHTER. I can't share it all yet, but I can give you the last two lines--In this quiet but compelling story, Brigit endures humiliation, prejudice, and loss, but she perseveres. A novel combining occasionally harsh realism with elements of magic and unshakable hope.

Brigit is so grateful for these wonderful reviews from Publisher's Weekly and Kirkus. I am, too.
The tale's strength lies in its writing: well-drawn characters, a strong sense of place, vivid images of the natural world, and evocative fantastical elements...an immersive reading experience threaded through with Celtic lore...Kirkus.

At times shockingly dark and unflinching in its portrayal of the harsh realities Brigit and her family face, this fresh and evocative tale, rendered in Brigit’s clear voice, is propelled by a resilient protagonist toward a satisfyingly complex resolution...Publisher's Weekly
I will post links to the full reviews in the comments.

Just finished knitting a hat for myself with the yarn Lisa bought me on the Isle of Skye. It's so warm!

This treasure arrived in the mail today. What a beautiful book!

Today Etruscans, Pitigliano's church and synagogue.

Local Educator Friends, don't miss this event with beloved middle grade author Lynda Mullaly Hunt at The Silver Unicorn Bookstore in Acton, MA on Thursday, Sept … See more
Special Evening with Bestselling Author Lynda Mullaly Hunt!
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Special Evening with Bestselling Author Lynda Mullaly Hunt!
Acton's independent bookstore

It's official! I can now share this exquisite cover painted by the talented Maxine Vee. I'm so grateful to her and to the wonderful team at Holiday House Books for Young People, especially Della Farrell, my editor, and Amy Toth, the book's designer. Thanks also to my amazing agent Karyn Fischer.

THE SELKIE'S DAUGHTER was just selected as a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Title. That means I get to have this pretty seal on the cover! So grateful for this honor and to the selection committee for choosing Brigit's book! Junior Library Guild

Tasty read!

Edited to add: my pre-order gifts are now officially announced! Please see my pinned post for links to the free virtual visit and enamel dragon pin!! (Also b&n pre-order discount offer is over, so might as well support indies if you can!)🙂

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CHINESE MENU will hit stores in September and I am so, so, so excited!!! Again, it is a collection of about 40 stories about the legends and tales behind your favorite American Chinese food—and I think it might be the best book I’ve done.😊

So, of course, I have lots of pre-order gifts planned! Free virtual visit! Enamel Pin! So many goodies that I will officially be announcing next week in my newsletter (please sign up, link in comments)!

But if you are not interested in the extra goodies and just want to purchase the book, is running a pre-order promo today and tomorrow. With the code PREORDER25 you’ll get 25% off the price.

Of course, I’d prefer if you purchased from your local indie but I know not everyone is lucky enough to have one of those— so if you don’t or just need to save a little $ (and who doesn’t 😬) this is a great way to get the book!

Links in comments

Need to savor Brigit's company for a day or two before sending this manuscript off to my editor.
Her story, THE SELKIE'S DAUGHTER, will be coming out from Holiday House next spring.