The timing of this post turned out to be perfect! Even though Jake’s book launched in April, we had a tight blogging schedule, and I
Author: Marcia Strykowski
Children's Book Author from New England. MG books: CALL ME AMY, AMY'S CHOICE, ROLLER BOY, and a 4th one in 2027! Picture books include THE PUFFIN WHO WHISPERED, coming in 2026. www.marciastrykowski.com
Recent Reads Roundup
There have been so many great books released this past year, I had to squeeze in one more multi-book post highlighting some of my favorites.
New 2025 Picture Books!
There have been so many wonderful new books lately! This post will focus mostly on picture books from three successful publishers who generously shared new
TERRY FARISH’S POWERFUL NEW YA NOVEL: GO HOME
In a world beset by anger and fear, what does it mean to protect one’s home and family? So starts the publisher’s description about one
Meet Author/Illustrator Berrie Torgan-Randall!
Hi, Writers’ Rumpus fans! It’s my pleasure to welcome Berrie Torgan-Randall to our blog today. She not only wrote the words to her debut graphic
Brand New Water-Splashed Picture Books!
I’m excited to review several new picture books generously provided and published by Candlewick Press. These beauties all share a summertime theme and take place
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