What better way to lift someone’s spirits than with the unexpected gift of a beautifully rendered classic like BLACK BEAUTY, written by Anna Sewell with breathtaking illustrations by Christian Birmingham.
Category: Publishing
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.
Meet #kidlit author Jennifer Jacobson
Carol Gordon Ekster: It’s such a small #kidlit community. I’ve interviewed two of your critique buddies and they sent you to me. I’m honored and
The Gift of SCBWI
What better gift can there be for a children’s book author or illustrator than being part of an organization like the Society of Children’s Book
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:
A Plethora of Podcasts
If you aren’t listening to podcasts these days you are really missing out on tons of useful content. From interviews with industry professionals and reviews
Book Reviews: Candlewick Presents Klassen and Bomboland
One of the standard ways that publishers promote their new books is through online or print reviews that are widely read. Reviews like those here
GIRLS OF PAPER AND FIRE by Natasha Ngan
I recommend GIRLS OF PAPER AND FIRE not only as a compelling, gorgeously written YA novel, but also as an exceptional world building mentor text.
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
Ripple Grove Press: Our Story
GUEST POST by Rob Broder, Ripple Grove Press Ripple Grove Press turns five years old this fall. Writers’ Rumpus is honored to host Rob Broder
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?
A Launch Day Ode To My Editor
Sure, authors get acknowledgement pages to wax poetic about all the many, many people who help turn a manuscript into an actual book, but sometimes an
