I first connected with Ilona Bray through social media and its vibrant online kidlit community. Right away, I was drawn to her warmth, thoughfulness, and
Author: Hilary Elizabeth Margitich
Hilary Elizabeth Margitich writes about things that are fascinating and important to today's kids. She is an author of the HISTORY OF HOLIDAYS AND FESTIVALS series (ABDO Publishing, 2024), THE WORLD OF MONEY series (The Child's World, 2025), a third series to be released in the fall of 2026, and her debut picture book in January 2029. Hilary holds her Graduate Certificate in Children's Literature from Penn State University, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University. She works as a children's literacy volunteer with several nonprofit organizations. A lifelong New Englander, Hilary now lives in the Los Angeles area with her husband, three sons, and a dog and cat who are roughly the same size.
Writing Side by Side: Adriana Mather and James Bird on Books, Family, and Finding the Magic
Writing is often described as a solitary pursuit. Most of us spend our days alone with our thoughts, our characters, and a blinking cursor. Yet
Author-Illustrator Janice Hechter: On Art, Persistence, and The Power of Her Paintbrush (Giveaway included!)
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
Planting Seeds of Change: Karen M. Greenwald on Food Insecurity, Generosity, and THE CABBAGE SEED’S COLOSSAL SECRET
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
Growing the Creepy: How Aaron Reynolds’s Jasper Rabbit’s Creepy Tales! Grows With Young Readers
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.
Writing Across Genres & Empowering Indie Authors: Author-Publisher Donna L. Martin
I met children’s author and indie publisher Donna L. Martin through a #BookHero school library book drive I coordinate every March with fellow kidlit authors
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