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Category: Book Reviews
Naturalized Diversity
Like daffodils naturalized in the woods, all Native Americans, immigrants from everywhere in the world, people with various abilities, talents, handicaps, and preferences populate our
Audiobook Review: Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Nancy Horan
Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Nancy Horan Ballantine Books, January 2014, 496 pages Adult Historical Fiction about the author of Treasure Island and
Book Review: THE RIVERMAN by Aaron Starmer
Many books and movies convey the message that stories can be powerful tools to promote healing and build identity. This is true. But like any
Six Things Children’s Book Illustrations Need
By Diana Zipeto People unrelated to illustration have words of wisdom that can apply to illustration. In his TED talk, Why We Do What We
What’s in a Cover?
Guest Post by Hazel Mitchell How’s that saying go? ‘Never judge a book by it’s cover’? Wise words when applied to people, but as far
Happy Birthday, Monster Needs His Sleep!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Not for me but for Monster Needs His Sleep! Yes, the second book in the Monster & Me™ series hits the shelves
Ish, A Fantastic Picture Book
By Carol Ekster I read everything I can about children’s books – the SCBWI Bulletin, Children’s Writers Magazine, kidlit blogs, Publisher’s Weekly, etc., so I
Interview with Katie Davis
I met Katie Davis at the NESCBWI Conference last spring. Her energy is unrivaled and her books are delightful. I’m thrilled for the privilege of interviewing
Kids can read, yes they can! But where is their attention span?
As part of my library curriculum, March is “Spotlight on an Author” month. In the past I have read aloud many of the works of
School Visit
By Kirsti Call I went to my first school visit armed with an umbrella, rain boots, a Google presentation, a box full of interesting objects,
Finding Your Audience
By Heather Fenton A few months ago, I decided to stop writing picture books. Not permanently. I just wanted to put them on the back
You Know You’re Done When You’re Half Undone
This is going to sound contradictory, but when it comes to writing a picture book, your book isn’t finished until it’s incomplete. Be honest, I
3 Ways to Hook your Reader with Your Very First Line
By Kirsti Call My favorite mug features first lines of classic books. I am an invisible man. Marley was dead to begin with. It
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