Liesl in the Sound of Music; Beth in Little Women; Helena Landless in The Mystery of Edwin Drood. This seemingly random string of characters are
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Interview with the amazing #kidlit author, Linda Elovitz Marshall
Carol Gordon Ekster: Linda and I first connected at Jane Yolen’s Picture book boot camp about ten years ago, but have continued to cross paths
How to Become Your Own Copy Editor
“Impossible!” you cry. “Nonsense!” I reply. Here are ten common issues found in novel manuscripts and tips to help you avoid or correct them.
Show and Tell: Back to School Books
September may be shouting “Back to the books!” but let’s be real— kid-lit writers (hi, that’s us) never actually put them down. The shelves keep
Writing About a Living Person: A Conversation with Author Danna Zeiger and Dr. Kathleen Friel
If you’ve been keeping up with our wildly engaging Writers’ Rumpus blog this summer, then you’ve already become well-acquainted with debut author Danna Zeiger and
Meet the Talented #kidlit #debut author, Danna Zeiger, plus #giveaway
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: Danna is in my Andover, MA SCBWI critique group. Her debut book comes out this September, and I want to introduce you
INTERVIEW WITH #KIDLIT #RHYMING #PICTUREBOOK AUTHOR CHRISTINA SHAWN AND ILLUSTRATOR SHAHRZAD MAYDANI ABOUT PICTURE BOOK AND THEN CAME YOU
By Danna Zeiger Christina has been a long-time beloved critique partner and friend. We have journeyed through the wild path of publishing together, and I
Where Are the Women? Interview With Author-Illustrator Janice Hechter…And a Giveaway!
“An inspiring true story of female empowerment.” -KIRKUS REVIEWS
Revise and Resubmit: Making a Stellar Second Impression
Not to boast, but I was a great high school student. My key to success was discovering what the teacher wanted and giving them just
Challenging a Dystopian World: An Enlightening Interview with Gregory Maguire
The sense of hope in Gregory Maguire’s I Feel Like the Morning Star radiates despite the dire circumstances the characters have been thrust into. At
Welcome to an Introduction to Writing Chapter Books!
Guest Post by Vicky Fang Hello! I’m excited to be talking about chapter books today. I’m the author of Layla and the Bots and the
New 2025 Picture Books!
There have been so many wonderful new books lately! This post will focus mostly on picture books from three successful publishers who generously shared new
Beyond Coloring Pages: Making Your Educator’s Guide Pop
Guest Post by Ann McCallum Staats The book is written. The press release is out and it’s countdown time until it’s released. Now, what can
INTERVIEW WITH #JEWISH #KIDLIT AUTHOR MARCELLA PIXLEY ABOUT MIDDLE GRADE NOVEL-IN-VERSE NESHAMA, PLUS A DOUBLE CRITIQUE AND AMA GIVEAWAY
By Danna Zeiger Novels-in-verse hold a special place in my heart. As an emotional person, and one who loves poetry and playing with words, verse
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