I am not by definition a scaredy-cat, but I do like to sleep at night. So, I avoid reading thrillers with zombies or other creatures
Category: Book Reviews
What a Review Can Do for You
By Carrie Charley Brown As authors, we’d all prefer a five star book review over four, right? 1st place over runner up? A Kirkus starred
3 Reasons Why YA Matters
In the last 10 days I’ve read 15 YA books and as a YA CYBILS award panelist, I’ll be reading dozens more within the next couple
New Publisher Bab’l Books: Bilingual Stories for Bilingual Families
Jair Hernandez, one of the founders of Bab’l Books, is using his Harvard Business School degree to fill a need: bilingual children’s books for bilingual
‘Where Do Fairies Go When It Snows?’ Author and Illustrator Interview
Everyone knows fairies love spring flowers and summer sun, but what happens when autumn comes and the days get shorter and colder? Now, Liza Gardner
A World of Picture Books
We see hundreds of excellent children’s books each year published here in the U.S., but what about those published in other countries? The rest of
Being Creative on Demand
By Paul Czajak What happens when you, the type of writer who writes solely from inspiration, is asked by your publisher to write about a
100 Children’s Books to Read in a Lifetime
A Bit of End of Summer Fun If you have ever been on Facebook, you have probably seen posts like, ‘Which Harry Potter Character Are You?’,
Interview with YA author, Jessica Verdi
Kirsti Call: I first heard of Jessica Verdi on Netgalley when I requested her upcoming book, What You Left Behind. I found it intriguing and
One Story, Two Endings: A review of PAPER TOWNS book and movie
GUEST POST by Sarah Knowles Note: While technically spoiler-free, this review contains a quick description of the beginning of the story and speaks thematically of
Diversity Part 2 – to Make a Difference
As one of my heroes, the Dalai Lama, once said…“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.”
Top 10 Picture Book Read Alouds
Kids are books are my favorite. That’s why I’m drawn to writing kidlit. That’s why I’m always reading at least 5 books at once and
Interview with children’s author Larry Dane Brimner
I came across Larry Brimner’s children’s books when he reblogged one of my interviews with another author. I love discovering authors I had not yet
Interview with Ben Clanton, Gifted Author and Illustrator
Ben Clanton is a gifted artist, author, and one of my trusty critique partners. After touring his studio, getting personal doodles at a book signing,
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