Cover Reveal: Blob
Grab your shades!
We’re about to reveal a book cover so outta sight, so ultra bright, you’re gonna need ‘em, friends!
It’s our pleasure to share the joyful, cheerful, delightful cover of…
BLOB!
BLOB is the debut picture book of Troupe member and author-illustrator Anne Appert! If you’re looking for an adorable adventure that inspires young readers to be themselves and embrace what makes them unique, you don’t have long to wait... BLOB is coming your way Sept. 14, 2021 (HarperCollins).
But you only have mere seconds until you get to see the cover!
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So, snag those sunnies - it’s time.
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This brand-new book is ready to shine!
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Meet…
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Bouncing with charm and originality, BLOB is about a character of an indeterminate kind. As a blob, they can be anything. The only problem is, they don't know who to be! BLOB is a story that encourages kids to dream big.
What inspired this fun tale? Let’s hear more about BLOB from Troupe member and debut author-illustrator Anne Appert!
Tell us about your debut!
Blob started as a joke project. As an illustrator, I draw very stylized animals, and sometimes they are confused as animals they are not. A squirrel was mistaken as a cat, a skunk as a badger, etc. In pretend exasperation, I said to a friend, “That’s it! I’m just going to draw a blob” and I did. I liked this character so much I had to discover, who is Blob? The answer to that question turned into my debut. I think the jacket copy sums up the book perfectly: This is Blob. Blob can be any animal or anything. But what happens when a blob just wants to be…a blob? Debut author-illustrator Anne Appert introduces a charming new friend who wittily reminds us to always be exactly who and what we want to be.
What are your thoughts on the cover?
I was very nervous when coming up with an idea for my cover. People might say “don’t judge a book by its cover” but there’s a lot of pressure to create something that is going to stand out on the shelf. Luckily for me, my editor and art director liked the original cover design I had made for my dummy, and we simply played with the scale of things. Now when I look at it, I’m reminded of how much of myself is in this book.
What can readers expect to experience in your PB debut?
Blob is a humorous story about self discovery and the importance of being true to yourself. I hope Blob’s humor and self awareness capture reader’s hearts. They certainly captured mine.
Want to support Anne Appert and her debut book?
Pre-order BLOB today!
Follow Anne on social media:
Twitter: @Anne_Appert
Instagram: @anneappertillustration
See you back soon for more on Anne’s debut and Troupe 21’s upcoming books!
