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Author: Marcia Strykowski

Children's Book Author from New England. Middle Grade titles include CALL ME AMY selected for Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books. AMY'S CHOICE---sequel to CALL ME AMY. And most recently: ROLLER BOY! Learn more about Marcia on www.marciastrykowski.com

Brand New Water-Splashed Picture Books!

July 15, 2022 Marcia Strykowski

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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Interview with Debut Picture Book Author Debbie Murphy

March 22, 2022 Marcia Strykowski

Marcia Strykowski: Hi Debbie, your debut picture book, Jackie and the Mona Lisa is delightful! Let’s get right to some questions as I’m sure everyone

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New Picture Books!

March 9, 2021 Marcia Strykowski

Always fun to receive brand new picture books in the mail for review purposes. What I love best about this particular group of beautiful books

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Beautiful Board Books!

November 20, 2020 Marcia Strykowski

Candlewick Press has done it again. They are consistently publishing gorgeous books for all ages, from babies to young adults. I received the following board

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Meet Prolific Author Margo Sorenson!

October 6, 2020 Marcia Strykowski

I’ve long been a fan of Margo Sorenson’s work and I’m thrilled to interview her on the book birthday of her latest picture book: Calvin

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Creative Walking

September 8, 2020 Marcia Strykowski

I always enjoy Writers’ Rumpus blog posts, whether they be debut book announcements, interviews with prolific authors and illustrators, or timely tips of the trade.

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Just in Time for Holiday Shopping

November 23, 2018 Marcia Strykowski

With December holidays right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to share some children’s books I’ve recently read and reviewed. Hope you

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Picture Book Biographies

May 11, 2018 Marcia Strykowski

We live in a most exciting time, one of abundant picture book biographies! At my library, patrons of all ages check out these books. One

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How to Use Goodreads

September 22, 2017 Marcia Strykowski

Goodreads is the best method I’ve found to keep track of my reading. This site can also help you discover new books to read. There’ll

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E. B. White

June 6, 2017 Marcia Strykowski

Originally posted on Marcia Strykowski:
Elwyn Brooks White was born on July 11, 1899, in Mount Vernon, New York. In a 1980 article from the New…

Words from the Wise

April 7, 2015 Marcia Strykowski

Guest Post by Marcia Strykowski Every day, more and more people take pen to paper (or put fingers to keys) in search of their inner

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Pew!: The Stinky and Legen-Dairy Gift from Colonel Thomas S. Meacham

By Cathy Stefanec Ogren, Illustrated by Lesley BreenMarch 15, 2023
A giant wheel of cheese--the perfect gift? History picture book available today from Sleeping Bear Press.

Smarty Ants

By Corey Rosen Schwartz and Kirsti Call, Illustrated by Erin TaylorAugust 1, 2023
4 months to go.
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