The Spotlight
October 2023 - Immedium
1. NEWS
A. Enjoy The Discovery of Chess
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Our newest title debuts later this month!
The Discovery of Chess is the first English children's book to explore how the world's most popular game came to be.
In the fourth adventure in our series The Asian Hall of Fame, the red panda Dao brings Emma and Ethan to ancient India to see how rajas battled rivals in a war game. Then they zip back to the future as chess evolved and spread across the globe. This educational journey leaps off the page with fantastic art by Juan Calle.
"... this informative and fascinating tale will also entertain chess players of all ages. Young readers will enjoy the illustrations just as much as the narrative, and families and friends will appreciate having this book to share their knowledge about the history of chess. The authors have filled a significant void in chess literature for children."
- Ray Linville, Chess.com
Sales Promotion
Order an autographed copy from our website this month and receive a bonus 8x10 print + 5x7 greeting card!
B. October is Octonauts month!
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October is a special month here at Immedium. For 4 straight years we published a new Octonauts book in October! Since then, we've been gratified as more children in more countries have loved diving into Meomi's unique universe.
Now were pleased to know that the royal family in the United Kingdom are Octonauts fans!
"They might live in palaces and have the whole world copying their every look, but the royal family have one thing in common with the rest of the world - they love a good film and TV show, especially the little ones! Prince William and Kate have opened up about their eldest two childrens' favourite film and TV shows in the past. Take a look at Prince George and Princess Charlotte's top picks and find out if your kids are equally obsessed. Head of BAFTA Prince William has previously revealed some of George's favourite shows, and the undersea adventures of the Octonauts made the list. William admitted his eldest son has watched it 'several times.'" - Hello!
Enjoy our 4 original stories that inspired the hit animated program that is broadcast worldwide.
C. Have a howling Halloween!
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If you're searching for a spooky story, look no further! Check out these tales of suspense and humor:
You Might be a Monster & Other Stories I Made Up!
by Attaboy
- this collection of tongue-in-cheek rhymes serves up a rainbow of colorful never-before-seen creatures.
- in the main story, a young boy behaves badly and must prove he is not a monster...or else!
Boy Dumplings: A Tasty Chinese Tale
by Ying Chang Compestine, art by James Yamasaki
- during the annual Hungry Ghost Festival in old Beijing, a wandering spirit sets his sights on a plump child!
- to save his own skin, can the mischievous boy con a gullible ghost? Find out!
2. REVIEWS
Play with Your Food
by David Derrick
"The artwork in this story is vivid, detailed and absolutely delightful. Be sure to look carefully as you read along - most of the pages have other interesting animals in the background, making the illustrations even more fun. I hope you and your little one enjoy this book as much as I did. Happy Reading!" - Kid's Brain
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Welcome to Monster Isle
by Oliver Chin, illustrated by Jeff Miracola
"a perfect Halloween gift!" - Baby Luxe
"The words tell a fun and adventurous tale, yet it is certainly Jeff Miracola's illustrations that bring this story and it's beasts to life... This is definitely a book with kid appeal!" - The Children's Book Review
3.
EVENTS
OCTOBER
10/1: Millbrae Japanese Culture Festival, Millbrae, CA
10/3: SFSU - AAS 512, San Francisco, CA, 9:30 am
10/4: Stratford School, Palo Alto, CA, 9 am
NOVEMBER
11/4: Orion elementary school, Redwood City, CA, 11 am
11/12: The Discovery of Chess: Books Inc, Palo Alto, CA, 3 pm
Keep reading!
Immedium
P.O. Box 31846
San Francisco, CA 94131
orders@immedium.com
Immedium, Inc. inspires a world of imagination, and creates entertaining books that have multi-dimensional appeal. Based in San Francisco, CA, Immedium sits on the Pacific Rim, a vibrant intersection for crossover cultural trends from Asia and America. Embracing an increasingly diverse and "multimedia" world, Immedium publishes titles ranging from eye-catching children's books and contemporary non-fiction to commentaries on art and popular culture. Visit us at www.immedium.com
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