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
Category: Book Reviews
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,
A Teen’s Take on High School Literature Classes
Guest Post by Sarah Knowles In her post How to Build Better Readers: IMHO… Marti Johnson made the case that assigned reading of classics in
Meet the Clever Picture Book Rhymer, Josh Funk
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: Josh Funk is clever, kind, and funny. He’s in my on-line critique group and part of the New England chapter of SCBWI,
6 Stylistic Techniques in YA Novels
There are two aspects to each story— what it is about and how it is written. Three young adult novels I’ve read over a span
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