WRITERS' RUMPUS

BAN THIS BOOK by Alan Gratz: a MUST read!

I found BAN THIS BOOK on the Banned Books Table at my local library, the wonderful Memorial Hall Library in Andover, MA. My first impression from scanning the table was how many of the books I’d read and enjoyed. This slim novel stuck out from the title alone, though I wasn’t familiar with it. So of course, I checked it out!! And wow, I’m so glad I did!!

Author-Illustrator Janice Hechter: On Art, Persistence, and The Power of Her Paintbrush (Giveaway included!)

March 3, 2026 Hilary Elizabeth Margitich

I’m thrilled to welcome back author-illustrator Janice Hechter to the Writers’ Rumpus blog. When we last spoke over the summer (you can check out that

On the left, author/illustrator Nancy So Miller looks at a paper cutout illustration. In the center is the cover of Sun, Moon, and Star: A folktale from Korea. Set on a pink background the cover features three sisters in traditional Korean clothing. To the right of this image is a small blurry square and the words + bonus content, alluding to a cover reveal.

Interview with Author/Illustrator Nancy So Miller

February 24, 2026 Monica Acker

Nancy So Miller (서혜석) is a Korean American children’s book author/illustrator and traveling art teacher based in Savannah, Georgia. She creates handmade, dimensional paper worlds

MG Book Review: The Peach Thief by Linda Joan Smith

February 17, 2026 Genevieve Rossi

THE PEACH THIEF by Linda Joan Smith (2025) is a middle grade Historical Fiction novel set in 1850s Lancashire, England. I’m grateful to Candlewick Press

Planting Seeds of Change: Karen M. Greenwald on Food Insecurity, Generosity, and THE CABBAGE SEED’S COLOSSAL SECRET

February 13, 2026 Hilary Elizabeth Margitich

Some books arrive right when you need them. The Cabbage Seed’s Colossal Secret is one of those books. Inspired by the true story of a

A #kidlit talent, ALLISON ROADRUCK ROZO. And she writes with her husband!

February 10, 2026 Carol Gordon Ekster

CAROL GORDON EKSTER: Allison reached out to me on the Kindling Words East Facebook page. I love highlighting others who have been to this wonderful

Interview with Tracy Wolff, author of THE AFTERMYTH … with a special edition hardcover giveaway!

February 3, 2026 Laura Fineberg Cooper

Happy Book Birthday to THE AFTERMYTH, a delightfully fresh take on the dark mythological academia trope by bestselling author Tracy Wolff.

INTERVIEW WITH #JEWISH #KIDLIT #PICTUREBOOK AUTHOR DOREEN KLEIN ROBINSON, PLUS A DOUBLE CRITIQUE AND BOOK GIVEAWAY

January 27, 2026 DrZatHome

Doreen is my talented, lovely, cheering-with-all-her-soul at every beautiful book that is birthed, Jewish writing partner who I’ve known for years now. Thanks to PJ

Interviews with Elly Berke and Luciana Navarro Powell, the gifted author and illustrator duo of LISTEN, WONDER, ASK … and a giveaway, too!!

January 20, 2026 Laura Fineberg Cooper

It’s my great honor to introduce Listen, Wonder, Ask (Tilbury House Publishers, September 17, 2024) and the gifted author/illustrator team of Elly Berke and Luciana Navarro Powell to our Writers’ Rumpus audience in my first post of 2026.

Meet the Talented Alexandra Thompson, Author & Illustrator!

January 13, 2026 Amy Amberg

Amy Amberg (AA): Hi Alexandra! I’m looking forward to the publication of your newest book, Hazel and Herbert, due out at the end of February!

Growing the Creepy: How Aaron Reynolds’s Jasper Rabbit’s Creepy Tales! Grows With Young Readers

January 6, 2026 Hilary Elizabeth Margitich

A look at how Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown grow their beloved Creepy picture books into early chapter books — and why spooky stories work year-round for young readers.

The 2025 Writers’ Rumpus Year in Review

December 30, 2025 Laura Fineberg Cooper

Before we close the book on 2025, I welcome you to peruse my annual Writers’ Rumpus Year in Review. As with my first review post back in 2017, my goal for 2025 is to showcase the breadth and depth of our offerings from our talented contributors with a single post from each.

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WRITERS' RUMPUS

BAN THIS BOOK by Alan Gratz: a MUST read!

INTERVIEW WITH #JEWISH #KIDLIT #PICTUREBOOK AUTHOR DR. MEL ROSENBERG, PLUS A 30 MINUTE AMA GIVEAWAY

WONDERS OF SHADOW KEY: JJ Fleming talks about his loveably quirky, lightly spooky MG novel … and offers TWO amazing giveaways!

Going Green: Writing Books about Nature and the Environment to Inspire and Delight Youth with Award-Winning Author Sue Fliess