CAROL GORDON EKSTER: Danna is in my Andover, MA SCBWI critique group. Her debut book comes out this September, and I want to introduce you
Category: Inspiration
INTERVIEW WITH #KIDLIT #PICTUREBOOK AUTHORS AND #AGENTS HUSBAND-AND-WIFE TEAM JAMES AND LUCY CATCHPOLE, PLUS A CRITIQUE/AMA GIVEAWAY
By Danna Zeiger (and her kids) We just missed Disability Pride Month (July!) but I would love to extend the festivities with James and Lucy’s
Celebrating World Tiger Day! Interview with Debra Kim Wolf, author of A FAMILY FOR ZOYA: The True Story of an Endangered Cub … and a giveaway!!
When Debra wrote to our blog about a potential interview regarding her nonfiction picture book, A Family for Zoya: The True Story of an Endangered Cub, I took one look at the book cover and signed up immediately.
More Than a Page Turner: Julie Soto’s Bold YA Debut is a Must-Study Mentor Text.
Fellow writers, we’ve all looked to successful kidlit authors (you’ll spot some of the best in the photo below!) for advice, inspiration, and tips on
These Four Colorful, Creative, and Captivating Alphabet Books Go WAY Beyond Teaching ABCs
These alphabet books are out of this world! One introduces readers to space. One delights us in a magical robot world. One reveals an ever-changing
Where Are the Women? Interview With Author-Illustrator Janice Hechter…And a Giveaway!
“An inspiring true story of female empowerment.” -KIRKUS REVIEWS
Revise and Resubmit: Making a Stellar Second Impression
Not to boast, but I was a great high school student. My key to success was discovering what the teacher wanted and giving them just
I’m over the moon for OVER the MOON by the immensely talented Natalie Lloyd
OVER the MOON is Natalie Lloyd’s third sparkling middle grade novel, published in 2019 by Scholastic Press. How I missed it until now, I seriously don’t know. But now that I’ve discovered this wonderful book, I want to shout from the moon just how much I adore it.
Challenging a Dystopian World: An Enlightening Interview with Gregory Maguire
The sense of hope in Gregory Maguire’s I Feel Like the Morning Star radiates despite the dire circumstances the characters have been thrust into. At
Meet the talented Michelle Lin, #kidlit author/illustrator.
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I met Michelle Lin at Kindling Words East this past February. She was one of those kind lovely humans who stands out.
Beyond Coloring Pages: Making Your Educator’s Guide Pop
Guest Post by Ann McCallum Staats The book is written. The press release is out and it’s countdown time until it’s released. Now, what can
Climbing Onward with Junko Tabei…and Leveled Nonfiction!
I’m a nerdy but lovable nonfiction writer. More lovable than nerdy, ok? As such, I’m constantly on the lookout for a mind-blowing, heart-hugging real-life story,
SUNRISE ON THE REAPING by Suzanne Collins
Suzanne Collins’ fifth Hunger Games novel – a must read, even if you haven’t read any of the other books in the series. Like the
INTERVIEW WITH #JEWISH #KIDLIT AUTHOR CHARLOTTE OFFSAY ABOUT MATZAH DAY, PLUS A GIVEAWAY
By Danna Zeiger I was lucky to “meet” Charlotte before I actually met her at last year’s NCTE. Through her prolific books (my kids and
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