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Benjamin Ludwig

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Benjamin Ludwig is a school librarian and a reviewer for School Library Journal. He is the author of Ginny Moon, published by HarperCollins | Park Row Books in 2017. The book, inspired by his experience adopting a teenager with special needs, was a Barnes and Noble Discover Great New Writers selection, and one of Amazon.com’s 20 Best Books of 2017. To date it has been published in 19 countries.

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Benjamin Ludwig Hi Karin - I've often thought about a sequel, but I feel that Ginny's story is complete. However, I have a new book coming out in November 2024, and t…moreHi Karin - I've often thought about a sequel, but I feel that Ginny's story is complete. However, I have a new book coming out in November 2024, and though it isn't a sequel, there's an appearance by a certain attachment therapist who you might recognize! The book is called *Outside*, and it's a YA -crossover novel (like Ginny Moon was/is). I can't share a ton of details just yet, but there's a brief synopsis on my website at http://www.benjaminludwig.com! (less)
Benjamin Ludwig Hi Aisha! There aren't any plans for a prequel of Ginny Moon, but my next book (which will be a follow-up to Ginny) will be published in November, 202…moreHi Aisha! There aren't any plans for a prequel of Ginny Moon, but my next book (which will be a follow-up to Ginny) will be published in November, 2024! The book, called *Outside*, is a YA-crossover novel. You can read all about it on my website at http://www.benjaminludwig.com. (less)
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4.08 avg rating — 16,250 ratings — published 2017 — 60 editions
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Interview with author Annette LeBlanc Cate

After reading and reviewing Seven Little Duckling (Candlewick, January 2025), I had the privilege of interviewing author Annette LeBlanc Cate. We talked about how she became an author/illustrator, her process, and advice for young artists.

Find her online at https://www.facebook.com/AnnetteLeblancCate/ and at https://www.instagram.com/annet.lecate/ Her books are available at your local independen

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I received an ARC of this book, and loved it.

It’s rare that a book can capture all five senses so intensely. A joy to read aloud, Downpour follows a young boy as a rainstorm descends upon him. His senses open and blossom in the pouring rain, and he
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The Night Whale is poetry for the eyes and artistic soul.

A young girl and her grandmother visit the beach at night to meet the night whale, a magical creature who swims through the sky. With the whale’s permission, the characters ride on her back ar
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A mother duck awakes to find that her seven children have hatched and wandered off into the world. Panicking, she begins rescuing them from various tight binds, and ends up with more than seven. Adding to the hilarity, the additional “ducklings” aren ...more
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I was fortunate to read an early copy of this book!

Pencil, who has written his own story (he’s carrying it around with him, and frequently reads out loud from it), wants the plot to go a certain way, but his friends’ actions consistently defy his in
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I was fortunate to read an early copy of June in the Garden. Here's my review!

Essential and beautiful. June in the Garden is a primer in empathy and compassion.

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Ginny Moon by Benjamin Ludwig
"I think this author captured the working of an ASD mind very well. "
Ginny Moon by Benjamin Ludwig
"Ginny Moon is told in the first person perspective of a 14 year old autistic girl. She is living with her adopted Forever Parents. The book opens with her putting an electronic baby into a suitcase because it was crying and nothing worked. Her Foreve" Read more of this review »
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"I rate this 4.5 stars. I could not put this ebook down. I knew it would become one of my new favourites books instantly.

Within my own autism, I also recall time exactly to a minute as this character does and it is both oddly heartwarming and funny t" Read more of this review »
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“I don't want to answer so I wait. Because sometimes if you don't answer then someone will answer for you or someone will say something else to help you know what to say.”
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tags: autism

“So I don't say anything. Instead I make my shoulders go up and down. Sometimes that means I don't know. And sometimes it's just your shoulders going up and down.”
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“You know, this place is pretty okay if you like white walls and brown carpet and people nailed to crosses.”
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