Book Reviews – WRITERS' RUMPUS

THIS BOY: Review and Interview with author Lauren Myracle

March 27, 2020 Marti Johnson

This Boy, by best-selling New York Times author Lauren Myracle, is set to be released by Walker Books US, a division of Candlewick Press,

Let’s Dance! Valerie Bolling’s Global Moves

March 6, 2020 Joyce Audy Zarins

Let’s Dance! is a hip-shaking, twirl-spinning tour of movement around the world. Written by Valerie Bolling and illustrated by Maine Diaz, this simple picture book

Two Wonderful February Debuts: Dandelion’s Dream and The Blunders

February 28, 2020 Laura Fineberg Cooper

Two delightful debut picture books recently graced my doorstep, courtesy of Candlewick, and it’s my pleasure to introduce them to all of you. “What a

Interview: Soaring ’20s Spring Debut Authors, Part 1

February 14, 2020 Kim Chaffee

I’m pleased to be interviewing the debut authors of the Soaring ’20s picture book group this year. There is so much amazing talent here! Since

This Is How I Grow: Wesley Davies, Versatile Illustrator

February 7, 2020 Joyce Audy Zarins

This is How I Grow by Dia L. Michels was beautifully illustrated by new talent Wesley Davies whose digital art skilfully depicts various species

Don’t judge a book by its topic: An MCBA Post

January 28, 2020 Lexi Donahue

January 2020 has arrived and I can’t wait to vote for my favorite MCBA book! For those who don’t live in Massachusetts, or who don’t

Spot the Differences Between These Two Books

January 24, 2020 Laura Fineberg Cooper

What better way to lift someone’s spirits than with the unexpected gift of a beautifully rendered classic like BLACK BEAUTY, written by Anna Sewell with breathtaking illustrations by Christian Birmingham.

Interview of Talented Author, Rita Lorraine Hubbard

January 21, 2020 kirsticall

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