Honors and Recognition:
Winner of an ILA Children’s and Young Adults’ Book Award in Young Adult Fiction
Every Stolen Breath is a 2020 Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
2020-2021 Tome Society IT List Winner
Included in Girl’s Life Magazine’s “20 things you can’t miss this holiday season”
2019 Thriller Award hosted by Crossroad Reviews
Dog Eared Book Award finalist and winner of Best Cover
Past Events:
ALA Book Conference
Saturday, June 22, 2019 Book signing from 2:00-3:00 at the Blink Booth! Come say hi and get an ARC of Every Stolen Breath
Oswego LitFest
September 29, 2019 in Oswego, IL, 10:00-2:00
Heartland Fall Forum
October 2-5, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio
Anderson’s Young Adult Literature Conference
October 19, 2019 in Naperville, IL 8:00-4:00
Anderson’s Young Adult Fandom Frenzy
October 20, 2019 in Aurora, IL, 10:00-3:00
Peoria Book Festival
October 26, 2019 in Peoria, IL
The Book Stall: Every Stolen Breath Book Launch with James Klise
Kimberly will be in conversation with James Klise, Edgar-award winning author of The Art of Secrets. November 7, 2019 at The Book Stall in Winnetka, IL, 6:30-8:30 pm
Local YA and MG Author Panel
Kimberly will speak about writing, storytelling, and the topsy-turvy path to publication alongside fellow local MG and YA authors, Carolyn Armstrong (Because of Khalid), Malayna Evans (Jagger Jones and the Mummy’s Ankh), Melanie Weiss (Spoken), Shirin Shamsi (Laila), and Rosaria Munda (Fireborne). November 10, 2019 at Oak Park Public Library in Oak Park, IL, 3:00-4:30 pm
Books of Wonder YA Panel: Beyond Strong: writing vulnerable, tenacious characters in complex YA stories
Kimberly and fellow debut authors James Brandon (Ziggy, Stardust and Me), Alexandre Villasante (The Grief Keeper), Danielle Stinson (Before I Disappear), Amanda Joy (A River of Royal Blood), Camryn Garrett (Full Disclosure), and Shana Silver (Mind Games) will be discussing internally strong characters—and what that looks like—in complex young adult stories. Moderated by Phil Stamper (The Gravity of Us). November 19, 2019 at Books of Wonder in NYC, 6:00-8:00
The Book Cellar YA Panel: A Debut Author Event with Rosaria Munda, Keena Roberts, Lauren Mansy
Kimberly and fellow debut authors Rosaria Munda (Fireborne), Keena Roberts (Wild Life), and Lauren Mansy (The Memory Thief) will be discussing their books and their debut year. November 20, 2019 at The Book Cellar in Chicago, IL
NCTE Book Conference
Kimberly will be in conversation with NYT Best-Selling author, Kwame Mbalia, at the ALAN Conference on Tuesday, November 26 at 8:30a.m. Monday, November 25-Tuesday, November 26 in Baltimore, MD
Books A Million Event
Kimberly will be in conversation with Kurt Dinan, author of Don’t Get Caught. Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Books A Million in North Canton, OH, 3:00-5:00
Book Signing at Barbara’s Bookstore
Kimberly will be signing books in the Glenview store. Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Barbara’s Bookstore in Glenview, IL, 2:00.
Anderson’s Children’s Literature Breakfast
Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Woodridge, IL, 8:00-12:00 and hosted by Anderson’s Bookshop
International Women’s Day Seminar
Thursday, March 5, 2020 at New Trier High School in Winnetka, IL, 1:00-2:00. Kimberly will be discussing strong female protagonists in YA literature and how they impact today’s teens.
Murder and Mayhem VIRTUAL Event
Saturday, March 21, 2020 in Chicago, IL, 9:00-5:00.
Ohioana Book Festival VIRTUAL Panel
Sunday, August 30, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio, 3:00 CST. Kimberly will be joining Cinda Williams Chima, Dee Garretson, and Mindy McGinnis for YA Unmasked. The panel will be moderated by Jody Casella. A recording of the panel can be found HERE.
Cancelled or postponed Events:
YA Educator’s Day at The Book Stall- POSTPONED
Saturday, April 4, 2020 at The Book Stall in Winnetka, IL, 10:00-12:00
Chicago Young Adult Book Festival-POSTPONED
Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Chicago, IL, 10:00-5:00, hosted by The Book Cellar
Printer’s Row Book Festival—Cancelled
Saturday, September 5, 2020 in Chicago, IL. Kimberly will appear on the panel: Publishing Opportunities for Children's Book Writers
NCTE Panel—Cancelled
Thursday, November 19, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. Kimberly will appear on the panel: How Teachers Can Promote Resilience in Teens: A Panel of Young Adult Author-Educators
Every Stolen Breath in the News and Around the Web:
Crime Reads: Exclusive Excerpt
Read an exclusive excerpt here! December 11, 2019
BN Teen Blog: Get To Know a YA Author
Interview with BN Teen Blog, November 6, 2019
Literary Rambles Interview
Interview and Giveaway, November 6, 2019
5 Things to Keep in Mind When Writing For a Young Adult Audience
Pub(lishing) Crawl Guest Post, November 5, 2019
Kimberly Gabriel on Processing Editorial Criticism
Writer, Writer, Pants on Fire with Mindy McGinnis, November 5, 2019
Chicago Tribune
Shout Out: Kimberly Gabriel, a teacher and author of young adult book by Anna Kim, October 31, 2019
The Big Thrill: Up Close with Kimberly Gabriel
When Flash Mobs Turn Deadly by Dawn Ius October 31, 2019
Canton Repository
Kimberly Gabriel has written a YA thriller by Dane Kane, October 31, 2019
BN Teen Blog: Our Most Anticipated Contemporary YAs of 2019
Every Stolen Breath is included in this round-up of 2019 Previews
Interview with The Spinning Pen
Author Interview March 29, 2019
#Book Brag: Every Stolen Breath
A Behind the Scenes Look June 10, 2018
Interview with The Big Thrill e-magazine
Are YA Thrillers on the Rise? July 31, 2018
