Aug 15, 2024 · Department of Cultural Affairs

RELEASE: Books by New Mexico authors selected to represent the state at the 2024 National Book Festival

Novel "A Bad Day for Sunshine" and children's book "Herizon" selected.

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Hello everyone,

New Mexico Center for the Book, administered by New Mexico State Library, has selected one youth book and one adult book to represent the state at the 2024 National Book Festival in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, August 24. The books chosen are the children’s picture book “Herizon” by Daniel W. Vandever and Corey Begay and adult mystery novel “A Bad Day for Sunshine” by Darynda Jones. Both titles will be part of the National Center for the Book Great Reads from Great Places program. Read the full release below for more information.

Full Press Release

Let me know if you’d like more information or to schedule an interview with State Library staff. Thanks, Christina

Christina Claassen 505-946-7149 christina.claassen@dca.nm.gov

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