SHOW, DON’T TELL! Most of us have received that advice at least once in our writing careers. What does it mean? And how should you
Category: Book Reviews – Picture Books
My, My March!
We are roaring in to March with not one, not two, but NINE new picture book debuts! That’s a lot of stories to fall in
World of Books #9: Hong Kong and France
With humor and gusto these two picture books offer well-illustrated views on coping with flora and fauna. Both use water based media and line to
New in 19’s February Debuts
Fall in Love With These February Debuts!
Introducing the First Debuts from New in 19!
Introducing the First Debuts from New in 19!
World of Books #8: Turkey
It is important to be aware of the visual voices of picture book authors and illustrators around the world. We can all inspire one another
Just in Time for Holiday Shopping
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
Book Review: “There’s a Dinosaur on the 13th Floor”, “Kids Cooking: Students Prepare and Eat Foods from Around the World”, and “Dad’s Camera”
One day a package arrived here containing three review copies of picturebooks from Candlewick Press. Each is fully different from the others and together they
Interview of Talented Author, Hannah Holt
I first met Hannah Holt in the 12×12 forum and then later in person at an SCBWI conference. She is a light in the kidlit
World of Books #7: Norway, Sweden, & Iceland
Color, whether subtle or saturated, has immense power. For picturebooks color can be exploited for its emotional value as well as being a property that
Oliver: The Second-Largest Living Thing on Earth by Josh Crute & John Taesoo Kim
Toss the confetti! Blow the vuvuzelas! I need a little more cowbell! It’s time to celebrate Page Street Kids’ first picture book release- Oliver: The
5 Fabulous Things about Elise Parsley’s Neck & Neck
5 Fabulous Things about Elise Parsley’s Neck & Neck
Shape Your Story, Part One: Summon the Primary Teacher in Yourself
By Carrie Charley Brown The school year is upon us, folks! As some of us gear up to get our kids ready again, let’s sharpen
World of Books: Canada, Czech Republic, and France
Yes, writers and illustrators in other countries produce wonderful children’s books, as we do. And why shouldn’t we consider those too? A number of years
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