Nancy Churnin’s book, THE WILLIAM HOY STORY, is one of my very favorite picture book biographies of all time. So when she joined my 20/20
Category: Interviews – Authors & Illustrators
Interview: Soaring ’20s Spring Debut Authors, Part 1
I’m pleased to be interviewing the debut authors of the Soaring ’20s picture book group this year. There is so much amazing talent here! Since
Meet #kidlit author, Karen Rostoker-Gruber
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I “met” Karen through a Facebook group, Jewish Kidlit Mavens. She’s an inspirational talented #kidlit woman. Welcome, Karen! KAREN ROSTOKER-GRUBER: Hi! CGE:
This Is How I Grow: Wesley Davies, Versatile Illustrator
This is How I Grow by Dia L. Michels was beautifully illustrated by new talent Wesley Davies whose digital art skilfully depicts various species
Interview of Talented Author, Rita Lorraine Hubbard
I adore Rita Lorraine Hubbard’s debut picture book, Hammering For Freedom. So when she joined the 20/20 Vision Picture Book marketing group, I was excited
The Writers’ Rumpus 2019 Review
With so many wonderful Writers’ Rumpus posts to choose from, it’s always a delightful challenge to decide which to include in my annual review.
Interview of Saira Mir, talented author of MUSLIM GIRLS RISE
When I read MUSLIM GIRLS RISE, I couldn’t wait to ask Saira Mir about her book and her writing journey. The book features 19 inspiring
Kim Chaffee on Surviving and Thriving in Your Debut Year
Kim Chaffee has been an invigorating presence in our Writers’ Rumpus group since she joined in 2016. Her debut year has included two picture books:
Making the Modern Spooky Middle Grade Novel: An Interview with author Josh Roberts
As Halloween approaches, author Josh Roberts talks with us about what makes for a great spooky middle grade novel.
Interview of Scott Lauder and David Ross, authors of THE JADE DRAGONBALL
THE JADE DRAGONBALL beautifully blends fantasy, various points of view and different times in history. Fast paced, entertaining, and well written, it’s kind of adventure
Inspirational #Kidlit Author Interview with Dawn Babb Prochovnic
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: Dawn, it is so lovely that you are a Writers’ Rumpus reader and reached out about your new books. You are such
Josh Funk Codes a Rollercoaster & Spends a Night at the Bookstore
For most of us writers, civilizations could rise and fall in the time between book launches. But with back-to-back book launches this week and next,
Interview with #kidlit author, Tina Cho
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I “met” Tina Cho through social media. Someone connected us on Instagram when I posted a page from my YOU KNOW WHAT?
Interview of Lori Alexander, Author of the FUTURE BABY series
Lori Alexander writes children’s books filled with humor and heart. I first interviewed her about her use of mentor texts several years ago on ReFoReMo,
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