CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I met Christy at Jane Yolen’s picture book boot camp at the Highlights Foundation in 2018, where she was one of those
Category: Interviews
Revising Their Way to a Debut
As writers, we all know that the work starts to shine when we dig in to the revision. But how many times does it take
Seven Questions for Vivian Kirkfield
Interview by Cathy Stefanec Ogren I had the privilege of interviewing author extraordinaire, Vivian Kirkfield. Her newest book, Making Their Voices Heard: The Inspiring Friendship of
THIS BOY: Review and Interview with author Lauren Myracle
This Boy, by best-selling New York Times author Lauren Myracle, is set to be released by Walker Books US, a division of Candlewick Press,
Interview of Talented Author, Marcie Colleen
Kirsti Call: Marcie Colleen is the kind of person who make you happy just by being around her. She is one of the most supportive
Interview of Debut Author, Kelly Carey
In 2018 I was lucky enough to meet the sweet and talented Kelly Carey at a magical event known as the Whispering Pines Writers’ Retreat. We shared lunch and talked about the journeys of our debut picture books. Today, I am so pleased to interview Kelly about How Long is Forever? which will hit bookshelves everywhere next month.
Let’s Dance! Valerie Bolling’s Global Moves
Let’s Dance! is a hip-shaking, twirl-spinning tour of movement around the world. Written by Valerie Bolling and illustrated by Maine Diaz, this simple picture book
Interview of Talented Author, Nancy Churnin
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
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
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