books to cluck about
Here’s the latest from the Coop at Hen&ink!
welcome to hen&ink!
Hen&ink is a literary agency working in the traditional publishing arena that encourages and develops projects across cultural borders, genres, and media.
meet erzsi
Hen&ink founder Erzsi Deàk brings her 30 years of experience on the international stage connecting individuals and companies with those around the globe who can make things happen – no matter where you find yourself.
what they’re saying about us
“A clever, winning read-aloud for modern families.”
Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
CAT DOG DOG BY NELLY BUCHET
ILLUSTRATED BY ANDREA ZUILL
ALA Notable & winner of the Irma Black Award
“A must-have for any library that is in need of books with positive representation for and about black children, as there is no other alphabet book quite like this one.”
School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
M IS FOR MELANIN
BY TIFFANY ROSE
“Thoughtful, engaging design and lively illustrations add further appeal. Oceanic in scope—but clear and refreshing.”
Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
BAREFOOT BOOKS WATER BY CHRISTY MIHALY
ILLUSTRATED BY MARIONA CABASSA
“Williams’s koanlike poem closes the story, its marvel of compacted meanings crystallizing everything that has come before.”
Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
16 WORDS: William Carlos Williams and “The Red Wheelbarrow” BY LISA ROGERS & CHUCK GROENINK
“Containing diverse characters and real-life issues of anxiety and acceptance, this is an entertaining and affirming look at being your true self.”
Booklist
The Ninja Club Sleepover
BY LAURA GEHL
ILLUSTRATED BY MACKENZIE HALEY
“With hilarious pictures and tender, observant writing, Andrea Zuill gets to the heart of what it is to be an oddball in ‘Sweety,’ an endearing picture book for children…”
The Wall Street Journal
SWEETY BY ANDREA ZUILL
Booklist Editors’ Choice
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year
“What a gem of a resource . . . The art is magical and the text deeply thoughtful and practical. The Mindful Kids card deck is a must have for kids and adults of all ages.”
Gina M. Biegel, MA, LMFT, Founder of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Teens
MINDFUL KIDS by WHITNEY STEWART and MINA BRAUN
Independent Publisher Award
Tillywig Toy & Media Awards 2017
Parents’ Favorite Products Award Winner
