“There once was a boy shot from a bow like an arrow. / Strong and straight, he flew across the world, connecting many people with

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“There once was a boy shot from a bow like an arrow. / Strong and straight, he flew across the world, connecting many people with
If you are a bit unclear about what a neutrino is, you need this picture book. And if you wonder what makes a good non-fiction
Be a 2-minute superhero! “Our planet is in trouble. It needs YOU.” Today, April 22nd, is Earth Day, time for some action. Kids who read
Joyce: Valerie, you certainly have been busy since I interviewed you for your first book Let’s Dance! Congratulations on your newest–Together We Ride from Chronicle
When my family met in Costa Rica in November, I bought a charming picture book there by a well-known local author. It is inspiring to
While seeming to have little in common, the urge to escape can unite those who otherwise live separate lives. That unity benefits all. How might
Allow me to propose a writing challenge. That thought was inspired by two books that have missed their mark. See if you agree that the
What lures a teen to read a multi-hundred-page book? The author has carefully written and revised a terrific narrative, but where is the hook, the
In April of 2020 a remarkable picture book was released into the world. Inspired by the author’s childhood experience, the story follows the life cycle
Latin Grammy award winner Lucky Diaz’s Paletero Man has boogied from a finger-snapping song into a delectable picture book with a dramatic twist. Just as in the
All picture book author-illustrators need to consider how your story and images fit together. Even when the narrative is not told in actual words, it
There is a surprising range of tools available for you when constructing a memorable, even classic, picture book. Some are obvious: You will want the