Before you turn the page on 2021, please join me in reviewing a sample of the wonderful posts that were offered this past year.
Category: Illustrating
Plotting Great Escapes: Two New Books from Candlewick
While seeming to have little in common, the urge to escape can unite those who otherwise live separate lives. That unity benefits all. How might
Interview with Rob Justus, Author/Illustrator of Death & Sparkles
Odd couple characters abound in children’s books. If you think for a moment, I bet you can rattle off a bunch. There’s Frog and Toad,
A tale of cats (not rats): The Pawed Piper by Michelle Robinson
I confess I expected dogs when I eagerly signed up to review THE PAWED PIPER, written by Michelle Robinson and illustrated by Chinlun Lee, but was utterly charmed by this cat-centric picture book.
The Power of No Words at All: Henry Cole’s “One Little Bag”
In April of 2020 a remarkable picture book was released into the world. Inspired by the author’s childhood experience, the story follows the life cycle
Interview with Debut Picture Book Author/Illustrator, Shelley Johannes
This is the book I didn’t know I needed right now. A story of siblings, seasons, and seeing the bright side of any day, More
Five Page Layout Tips
All picture book author-illustrators need to consider how your story and images fit together. Even when the narrative is not told in actual words, it
MAY Middle Grade and Young Adult Opportunities
Events, classes, contests for Middle Grade and Young Adult writers for April, 2021
Picture Book Toolbox
There is a surprising range of tools available for you when constructing a memorable, even classic, picture book. Some are obvious: You will want the
April Middle Grade and Young Adult Opportunities
Events, classes, contests for Middle Grade and Young Adult writers for April, 2021
Interview with Debut Author/Illustrator Julie Rowan-Zoch; Plus a giveaway!
Julie Rowan-Zoch has perfected the combination of humor and facts with her author/illustrator debut, I’m a Hare, So There!
New Picture Books!
Always fun to receive brand new picture books in the mail for review purposes. What I love best about this particular group of beautiful books
How to Tell a Story in 87 Words: My Red Hat by Rachel Stubbs
Note: Candlewick Press sent me a review copy of this book. There is an art to writing a picture book. Rachel Stubbs paints and writes.
There Goes Patti McGee! Interview with Tootie Nienow, Debut Author, and Erika Medina, Illustrator
As a fourth grade teacher, I am always on the hunt for new picture book biographies that my students will love. When I heard about
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