Taylor Swift
“Words, Images, & Worlds” Podcast Interview!
Earlier this year, I was a guest on an episode of the “Words, Images, & Worlds” podcast, where host Jason DeHart interviewed me. During the interview, we chatted about some of my recent projects, my writing process, and my many theories on what makes Batman tick. Or, as Jason put it in his official description of the episode:
“Author Arie Kaplan talks about writing comics, television, and more, including stories of his creative journey and unexpected turns.”
Anyway, the episode is out NOW!
Check out the YouTube version of the episode HERE.
And listen to the Apple Podcasts version of the episode HERE.
BTW, if you do listen to the interview, you’ll notice that towards the end of it, I briefly mention that the next couple of “96 Facts” books will be coming out soon. They’re actually coming out VERY soon. As in, tomorrow. Yup, 96 Facts About Selena Gomez and 96 Facts About Lizzo will both be published tomorrow, Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, by Penguin Random House. Both books are written by me and illustrated by the amazing Risa Rodil.
And just in case you don’t know:
The “96 Facts” series is a line of middle-grade nonfiction celebrity biographies. The first two “96 Facts” books, 96 Facts About Taylor Swift and 96 Facts About Timothée Chalamet, came out in September of 2023. All of the “96 Facts” books are written by yours truly and illustrated by Risa Rodil.
“96 Facts” News – Holiday Edition
As I mentioned in a previous post, I’ve been working on a series of middle grade celebrity biographies for about a year now. It’s called the “96 Facts” series, and the first two titles in that series, 96 Facts About Taylor Swift and 96 Facts About Timothée Chalamet, are out now from Penguin Random House. Both books are illustrated by the amazing Risa Rodil.
Here’s a TikTok from Penguin Random House’s Penguin Teen imprint about 96 Facts About Taylor Swift:
@penguin_teen 96 Facts About Taylor Swift – you mean my new favorite book! #taylorswift #swifttok #swifties #timotheechalamet
Also, since it’s the holiday season, a few folks have been recommending 96 Facts About Taylor Swift as a potential gift item. For instance:
The book is #14 on a list of “30 Must-Have Gifts for Taylor Swift Fans” put together by Country Living.
Here’s a video from Christie at the One Blessed Mess YouTube channel. 96 Facts About Taylor Swift is among the “New Stocking Stuffers” she recommends (at the 3:30 mark):
Here’s a video from the Makenzie Cowan YouTube channel called “Let’s Go Christmas Shopping For My Internet BFF!” 96 Facts About Taylor Swift is mentioned (and shown) at the 5:25 mark:
And if you’d like to find out more about my other Penguin Random House projects, take a look at the “Arie Kaplan” page on the PRH site.
The First Two “96 Facts” Books Are Out NOW!
In a previous blog post, I talked about a series of middle grade celebrity biographies I’ve been writing.
It’s called the “96 Facts” series. And the first two titles in that series, 96 Facts About Taylor Swift and 96 Facts About Timothée Chalamet, came out TODAY from Penguin Random House.
Both books are illustrated by the incredible Risa Rodil, and they both feature quizzes, bonus journal pages for writing, and more!
BTW, as I type these words, 96 Facts About Taylor Swift is already the #1 New Release in Children’s Popular Music on Amazon!
For more info:
Check out the 96 Facts About Taylor Swift and 96 Facts About Timothée Chalamet pages on the Penguin Random House site.
You can also check out the Amazon pages for both books.
And if you’d like to find out more about my other Penguin Random House projects, take a look at the “Arie Kaplan” page on the PRH site.