Sophie and the Swans Awareness Tour is presented in partnership* with Expound Publicity and The Children’s Book Review.
Join us on a virtual book tour for Holly Peppe’s compassionate tale, Sophie and the Swans (2024 Family Choice Award Winner), illustrated by Aeron Cargill.
Follow along with us as we watch Sophie, a young girl living by a lake, form a special bond with a pair of visiting swans. When a bully targets her feathered friends, she responds with unexpected and inspiring kindness, teaching young readers a valuable lesson about handling situations with compassion rather than aggression. Sophie is an excellent role model for children learning to interact with their peers. A portion of the proceeds for the book will be donated to anti-bullying advocates.
“A beautiful story about the love of nature and the power of being your best, with kindness and respect. A reminder for us all that love is the only way.“
—DJ Khaled, Music Producer, Artist
Readers who follow this tour can enter the giveaway below for a chance to win a signed copy of Sophie and the Swans. Don’t miss your chance to enter and win!
Sophie and the Swans Virtual Tour Dates
| Tuesday, October 1, 2024 The Children’s Book Review Book Review of Sophie and the Swans |
| Wednesday, October 2, 2024 The Fairview Review Book Review of Sophie and the Swans |
| Thursday, October 3, 2024 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers Book Review of Sophie and the Swans |
| Friday, October 4, 2024 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Review of Sophie and the Swans |
| Monday, October 7, 2024 Cover Lover Book Review Book Review of Sophie and the Swans |
| Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Confessions of a Book Addict Book Spotlight of Sophie and the Swans |
| Wednesday, October 9, 2024 @stargirls.magical.tale Instagram Post about Sophie and the Swans |
| Thursday, October 10, 2024 Deliciously Savvy Book Review of Sophie and the Swans |
| Friday, October 11, 2024 One More Exclamation Book Review of Sophie and the Swans |
| Monday, October 14, 2024 A Blue Box Full of Books Instagram and TikTok Post about Sophie and the Swans |
| Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Country Mamas With Kids Book Review of Sophie and the Swans |
| Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Crafty Moms Share Book Review of Sophie and the Swans |
| Thursday, October 17, 2024 Shooting Stars Mag Book Review of Sophie and the Swans |
| Friday, October 18, 2024 Me Two Books Book Activity of Sophie and the Swans |
| Monday, October 21, 2024 Book Q&A’s with Deborah Kalb Interview about Sophie and the Swans |
| Tuesday, October 22, 2024 The Growing Readers Podcast An interview with Holly Peppe |
Sophie and the Swans Book Giveaway
Sophie and the Swans: Book GiveawayAbout the Book
Sophie and the Swans
Written by Holly Peppe
Illustrated by Aeron Cargill
Ages: 3+ | 36 Pages
Publisher: Lincoln Square Books | ISBN: 978-1947187146
Publisher’s Book Summary: Sophie is a little girl who lives beside a lake and makes friends with a pair of swans who visit her every day. One day, when a bully starts to torment the swans, Sophie rushes to defend them not by attacking the bully but by showing him kindness when he gets into trouble on the lake.
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About the Author
Holly Peppe is a writer and editor who lives near a lake full of colorful ducks, noisy gray geese, and elegant white swans who take to the sky when they feel like flying. Her published writing includes essays about the Jazz Age poet Edna St. Vincent Millay; a memoir, Mum’s the Word: The High-flying Adventures of Eve Branson; and two Young Adult books about Barrington Irving, the first Black pilot and youngest person to fly solo around the world.
About the Illustrator
Aeron Cargill is a Jamaican-American illustrator who has worked on several children’s books and textbooks. He continues to gain recognition for his realistic yet vibrant and expressive style. Aeron also works as a fine artist and art director. He resides in Florida. Visit him at aeroncargill.com.
Thanks for following along with us on Holly Peppe’s Sophie and the Swans awareness tour!
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