Interviews – WRITERS' RUMPUS

HOW AUTHORS AND ILLUSTRATORS INSPIRE EACH OTHER WITHOUT EVER TALKING!

January 27, 2023 Alumni & Guests

Guest Post by Rebecca Gardyn Levington When I first started writing picture books, I was FLABBERGASTED to learn that authors don’t choose the illustrators of

Kidlit Interview with Sarah Darer Littman

January 24, 2023 DrZatHome

DANNA ZEIGER: With antisemitism continuing to rise nationally and globally, Sarah Darer Littman’s book SOME KIND OF HATE couldn’t be better-timed. Not only have recent inciting incidents sparked serious concern and heightened security in places of worship and schools, but they have cultivated genuine – and familiar – fear for Jewish people around the world.

Interview with Picture Book Author Carol Gordon Ekster…and a Critique or Author Chat Giveaway!

January 13, 2023 Hilary Margitich

I am so lucky to be able to be able to sit down today with one of my favorite writing mentors and critique group buddies, Carol Gordon Ekster.

It Only Took a Mere Two Decades to Become an Overnight Success

December 23, 2022 Alumni & Guests

Here we are on the Eve of Christmas Eve and the 6th night of Hanukkah. Our menorah candles are burning bright. The Christmas lights twinkle. Cookies are cooling. And latkes sizzle in the pan. I love it when both holidays overlap as they do in my book, Latkes for Santa Claus.

Before We Turn the Page: The 2022 Writers’ Rumpus Year in Review

December 20, 2022 Laura Fineberg Cooper

2022 brought a marvelous array of posts to inspire, inform, teach, and delight Writers’ Rumpus readers, but don’t fret if you missed one here or there. Each December, it’s my honor to highlight one post from each of our talented contributors with an image, a link, and a brief summary. So kick back with your favorite beverage and cuddly blanket while you peruse the 2022 Writers’ Rumpus Review.

#kidlit Interview with the fabulous author, JYOTI RAJAN GOPAL

December 13, 2022 Carol Gordon Ekster

Carol Gordon Ekster: Having connected with Jyoti through the Courage to Create program through the Writing Barn, I wanted to share her wisdom, strength, and

Keep Calm and Ask a Librarian!

December 6, 2022 Keri Demers

Over the past few years, in my role as an Elementary Literacy Coach, I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Tinamarie Sheckells, the most amazing Elementary Librarian a School District could ever hope for. She is kind, brilliant, humble, and possesses a wealth of information (which you will see for yourself!)

Kidlit Interview with Amy Makechnie

November 18, 2022 DrZatHome

As a homeschooling mama of three young kids, the opportunity to read for myself is precious! When I found myself devouring an entire book (Ten Thousand Tries) in a single day, I needed to hear more from the magician who had crafted this truly un-put-downable book with resonating characters. Slight spoiler alert: I definitely cried at the end.