Julie Hedlund is the author of A Troop is Group of Monkeys and A Shiver of Sharks. Her website is an incredible resource for writers. She is a
Category: Book Reviews
Why is a picture book thirty-two pages?
Most picture book writers and illustrators learn pretty quickly that a standard picture book is thirty-two pages long. But why? True, that is a convenient
Book Review: Out of My Mind, by Sharon Draper
Out of My Mind, by Sharon Draper, is the kind of book that should be shared. I read Out of My Mind for a library book
Interview with Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, Picture Book Author and Presenter
Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen is an author filling big high-heeled shoes in the world of picture books. (She LOVES high heels.) I met her when she
Now the Real Work Begins
By Paul Czajak Today is going to be a short post because quite frankly I forgot I was supposed to post today. It has been
Bibliotherapy: 10 ways books can transform your life
I’ve always believed in the magical power of books. As a kid I felt sure that a book could cure any manner of ills. Later
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