Author Kelly Rice Schmitt

Fríends— the time of year has come for me to ask forgiveness in advance for book launch post palooza! 🙃

My sophomore book with gorgeous art from Jam D**g I FUEL: HOW ENERGY POWERS OUR BUSY WORLD launches 10/1 from Lerner Books!

This book explores where oil comes from, how we get it, make it useful, and why it isn’t perfect — plus how alternative energy works and may be more present in our futures. A love letter to my work experience in the energy industry!

Signed copies available here from my local indie— put sign details in the comments: https://mainstreetbooksdavidson.com/item/Hc-YeLJWSzeShrIyRCBwRQ

And Barnes and Noble is having a sale through tomorrow 9/6/24. 25% off with code PREORDER25 and a free BN account. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-fuel-kelly-rice-schmitt/1144475620?ean=9781728476834

CLT friends— Join me tomorrow at Park Road Books in Charlotte for a free storytime, craft, signing, and behind the scenes scoop on my new book, I SHIP!

I’m thrilled to receive this fantastic review for I SHIP from School Library Journal! Thank you for reviewing our book!

“...bliss for any child who loves boats, for units on global transportation, or for anyone who has ever asked how this all works. VERDICT Blue skies or not, the container ship prevails in this sea-worthy great-grandchild of Virginia Lee Burton’s Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel.”

-School Library Journal

Full review in my bio link or here:

https://www.slj.com/review/i-ship

I Ship: A Container Ship’s Colossal Journey
Schmitt, Kelly Rice. illus. by Jam D**g. 40p. Millbrook. $19.99. ISBN 9781728476827

Published by Lerner Publishing Group and illustrated by Jan D**g.