Hester Bass

See Hester Bass!
Hester is in the planning stages of a spring tour. Contact her now to get in on the fun!

Big Big News!
WINNER of the 2010 NCTE ORBIS PICTUS AWARD for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children! Chosen by Kirkus as one of the BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF 2009! SIBA 2009 OKRA PICK! Southern Indie Bestseller! Starred Review in Kirkus! Chosen to represent Mississppi in the Pavilion of the States at the National Books Festival in Washington, D.C.! Hester's picture book biography of American artist Walter Inglis Anderson, illustrated by the remarkable E. B. Lewis and published by Candlewick Press, is available now!

So Many Houses
Is your house built of bricks, or sticks? So Many Houses by Hester Bass explores building materials for houses around the world. This multicultural picture book for early readers (ages 4-8) features rhyming, repetitive text to reinforce early reading skills. Bright, cheerful illustrations by Alik Arzoumanian complement the words beautifully.

Invite Hester Bass to your School or Library
Author visits are the hot fudge on the ice cream of being a children’s author. In interactive presentations for classrooms, libraries, and community events, Hester Bass uses her experience as a singer, actress, storyteller, and teacher to engage her listeners and get them excited about reading, writing, and books.

Invite Hester Bass to your Writing Conference
Hester Bass shares strategies for success that help writers craft publishable stories and find the right markets for their work. Discover Hester’s WRENS system to stay motivated in the face of rejection. Hester is an active volunteer with the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).