Vivian Kirkfield’s cheerful personality, supportive nature, and incredible generosity shine through in everything she does. She’s a genuine cheerleader for everyone in the kidlit community.
Category: Interviews
Meet Kerry Madden-Lunsford, #kidlit author, teacher, and inspiration
Carol Gordon Ekster: I was so blessed to participate in Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple’s picture book boot camp in 2015 and wrote about it
Interview: K.R. Conway of Wicked Whale Publishing
I am thrilled to be here on Writers’ Rumpus today interviewing my friend K.R. Conway. For those who don’t know her, Kate (who publishes under
Banned!
This is a chronicle of two books: a young adult novel banned from a school and a book group, and a middle grade novel
The Writers’ Rumpus 2018 Review
Racing through the mall Voice croaking like a frog Wishing you were home sweet home Perusing your favorite blog! Is it my imagination, or does
Flying High with Gifted Authors Jane Yolen and Heidi E. Y. Stemple
I just returned from a picture book boot camp with Jane Yolen and Heidi E. Y. Stemple. Not only are they a powerful teaching and
Interview With the Fabulous Debut Picture Book Author, Jamie L. B. Deenihan
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I met Jamie at the NESCBWI ’18 conference. We were both attendees at one of Jane Yolen’s boot camps and so we
Interview with picture book author Ame Dyckman & Giveaway
Amy Courage: Today on Writers’ Rumpus, we’re joined by Ame Dyckman, the author of numerous funny and sweet picture books, including WOLFIE THE BUNNY, YOU
Interview of Talented Author, Hannah Holt
I first met Hannah Holt in the 12×12 forum and then later in person at an SCBWI conference. She is a light in the kidlit
Meet Annie Cronin Romano, Picture Book Author
I met Annie Cronin Romano in April at the NESCBWI conference and then got to spend a bit more time with her just last week
Paul Czajak, Children’s Author and Critique Buddy Extraordinaire
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: My writing path crossed with Paul’s when he first joined our local NESCBWI critique group. We continued to share our writing journey
Happy Book Birthday, Roller Boy
Walk, run, or skate to your nearest bookseller or library: today is Roller Boy’s book birthday!
