Authors & Illustrators Wild About Kidlit!
To transform a preeminent and beloved literary work into a graphic novel for young adults is a challenge for the brave. K. Woodman-Maynard’s adaptation of
You may be thinking it’s a wee bit early to be worrying/stressing about this but you’re wrong.
I’ve had the great pleasure of attending two of Rajani LaRocca’s book launches – in person for MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM, her award-winning debut middle grade novel
The personality of a picture book evolves from the characters in your story. You, the illustrator decide whether they are cute animals, realistic children, or
Events, classes, contests for picture book writers and illustrators for November, 2021
(Random thoughts from a Picture Book Writer) Guest Post by Rob Broder Can your friends read an entire book without falling asleep? Do people end
Today, October 27th, 2020 is a pretty special day for me. Two books, for which I wrote the words, are being released (amazingly, they’re my
The difference between wild and crazy? Preparation.
I missed my oldest son’s graduation, his Eagle Scout Court of Honor, two family reunions, and an anniversary trip to Italy with my husband. I had lots of practice with disappointed expectations. So, what could I do about this?
Author Josh Roberts talks about recent success and the thrilling, chilling and sometimes painful experience of writing a second book.
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: At a family event, my cousin and his daughter approached me wanting to connect me with the daughter’s friend who was having
5 Fabulous Things about Don’t Feed the Coos! by Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox
I’ve long been a fan of Margo Sorenson’s work and I’m thrilled to interview her on the book birthday of her latest picture book: Calvin
This is a review of three books which together will help you build your illustrations. Molly Bang’s Picture This: How Pictures Work illuminates the core principles of
It’s almost October! We’re seriously into Fall (or Spring for our Southern Hemisphere readers), and there are some seriously great opportunities this month. Click the
No matter which collection of descriptive writing tools you choose, all will help you SHOW instead of TELL!
