“I sucked in a mouthful of smoky, spicy air and held it in a while I lay on the ground. It was full of all
Author: Kirsti Call
Kirsti Call co-hosts the PICTURE BOOK LOOK podcast and co-runs ReFoReMo. She reads, reviews, revises and critiques every day as a 12x12 elf, a blogger for Writers' Rumpus, and a member of critique groups. She's judged the CYBILS award for fiction picture books since 2015. Kirsti's picture book, MOOTILITA'S BAD MOOD (Little Bee) debuts fall 2020. COW SAYS MEOW (HMH) and COLD TURKEY (Little Brown) release in 2021. Kirsti is represented by Emma Sector at Prospect Agency.
Top Ten Picture Books of 2020
I Am The Storm by Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple, illustrated by Kristen and Kevin Howdeshell is the perfect book for 2020. Lyrical text paired
INTERVIEW OF BETH ANDERSON, AUTHOR OF “SMELLY KELLY” AND HIS SUPER SENSES
Beth Anderson “nose” how to sniff out a fantastic story! I’m thrilled to feature her and and SMELLY KELLY AND HIS SUPER SENSES; How James
13 ways to Mooooove Your Book During a Pandemic
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?
Moooove Into Your Rhyming Groove PLUS GIVEAWAY!
by Kirsti Call and Corey Rosen Schwartz It’s rare to find a rhyming picture book where the words flow so seamlessly that you forget to
Interview of Laurel Neme, Author of The Elephant’s New Shoe
I first met Laurel Neme at a Picture Book Boot Camp Alumni lunch several years ago and I’ve been grateful to know her ever since.
Interview of Ruth Spiro, Author of the Baby Loves FIVE SENSES SERIES
Kirsti Call: Ruth Spiro‘s BABY LOVES FIVE SENSES series combines simple text with expressive illustrations to explain complex science in a simple and engaging way.
Interview of Sarah J. Carlson, Author of Everything’s Not Fine
Kirsti Call: Everything’s Not Fine, by Sarah J. Carlson, is a beautifully visceral book which explores themes of resilience, family, love, loyalty, eviction, poverty, addiction,
Interview of Linda Marshall, author of SAVING THE COUNTRYSIDE: THE STORY OF BEATRIX POTTER AND PETER RABBIT
I met Linda Marshall at Jane Yolen’s Picture Book Boot Camp five years ago. Her wit and humor are only outshined by her talent with
Interview of Talented Author, Katrina Moore
Katrina Moore is in my 20/20 Vision picture book marketing group. Her debut picture book, ONE HUG is a rhyming story filled with heart. I’m
Interview of Christine McDonnell and Jeanette Bradley plus GIVEAWAY!
Christine McDonnell and Jeanette Bradley have created a beautiful book about two of my favorite things: babies and books! Important themes of family, love, and
Interview of Talented Author, Marcie Colleen
Kirsti Call: Marcie Colleen is the kind of person who make you happy just by being around her. She is one of the most supportive
Interview of Talented Author, Nancy Churnin
Nancy Churnin’s book, THE WILLIAM HOY STORY, is one of my very favorite picture book biographies of all time. So when she joined my 20/20
Interview of Talented Author, Rita Lorraine Hubbard
I adore Rita Lorraine Hubbard’s debut picture book, Hammering For Freedom. So when she joined the 20/20 Vision Picture Book marketing group, I was excited
Top Ten 2019 Reads
Yay for 2019 and all of the stellar books I’ve had the privilege of reading! (679 this year and counting…) I had a tough time
Interview of Saira Mir, talented author of MUSLIM GIRLS RISE
When I read MUSLIM GIRLS RISE, I couldn’t wait to ask Saira Mir about her book and her writing journey. The book features 19 inspiring
