[UPDATE: Scarletta has been rebranded as Mighty Media Press.] Those of you who know me know that I have been very lucky with the fact
Category: Interviews
Meet amazing author/illustrator: Jenny Kostecki-Shaw
I loved Jenny Kostecki-Shaw’s work from the minute I read her books. They are beautifully illustrated with wonderful themes – kid friendly and parent friendly.
Interview of Dr. Mira Reisberg, Phenomenal Teacher and Mentor
Dr. Mira Reisberg is a font of knowledge. Her passion for children’s literature and children’s book writers is obvious in everything that she does. I’ve
Interview of Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, Talented Writer and Teacher
By Kirsti Call I first met Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen at the NESCBWI conference where she taught a picture book workshop with energy and humor. I was
Meet the talented author/illustrator, Sarah Brannen!
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: Can you tell us a little about your journey of becoming an author/illustrator? SARAH BRANNEN: I always knew I was going to
Kidlit 411 Interview with Elaine Kiely Kearns and Sylvia Liu
By Kirsti Call Kidlit411 is exactly what it sounds like; a high quality site with all the information you would ever want as a kidlit
Interview with Amanda Broder, publisher of the new Ripple Grove Press
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: It’s always exciting for kidlit writers to hear about a new publishing company geared towards the magical genre of picture books. (Can
Interview with Katie Davis
I met Katie Davis at the NESCBWI Conference last spring. Her energy is unrivaled and her books are delightful. I’m thrilled for the privilege of interviewing
Agent Interview: Victoria Wells Arms
Victoria Wells Arms has spent over twenty years in publishing, beginning as an editor at Dial Books for Young Readers and later establishing the highly
Meet talented illustrator, Hazel Mitchell!
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I met Hazel Mitchell at the Kindling Words writers’ retreat. What you cannot tell from this interview is that she has the
Win my book!
I am SO thrilled to finally be fulfilling a life-long dream of mine to become a published author and I want to share that excitement
The magic word AUTHOR!
The Raindrop Who Couldn’t Fall was released December 15th and at my book launch I felt grateful as I read my story to a throng of supportive
How one small press got started: Character Publishing
UPDATE: CHARACTER PUBLISHING IS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS. Some titles have been acquired by other publishers. I first contacted Jerusha Bosarge through the SCBWI Discussion
Interview with Publisher Nancy Tuminelly
UPDATE: Scarletta is now called Mighty Media Press Today I have the pleasure to post an interview with the publisher of Scarletta, Nancy Tuminelly. I
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