I first met Hannah Holt in the 12×12 forum and then later in person at an SCBWI conference. She is a light in the kidlit
Category: Writing – Picture Books
Paul Czajak, Children’s Author and Critique Buddy Extraordinaire
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: My writing path crossed with Paul’s when he first joined our local NESCBWI critique group. We continued to share our writing journey
The Intellectual Properties of Getting Lost in the Library
This past Tuesday, my 8th picture book was released. LOST IN THE LIBRARY: A STORY OF PATIENCE & FORTITUDE is the first picture book about
3 Ways to add Wordplay to your Writing
“The writer has to take the most used, most familiar objects — nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs — ball them together and make them bounce.” —
On making things better
Recently, my book PET THE PETS (my third book … and very first novelty/lift –the-flap book) was released into the world! The concept began as
Interview with Anne Broyles, #kidlit author
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: When I first started my own writing career, it seemed every #kidlit event I went to I’d bump into Anne Broyles. And
ALLIE ALL ALONG: The Cover Story
Today’s the day that my second picture book, ALLIE ALL ALONG, becomes available wherever books are sold! On the surface, the story is about toddler
Shape Your Story, Part One: Summon the Primary Teacher in Yourself
The school year is upon us, folks! As some of us gear up to get our kids ready again, let’s sharpen our structure skills with
Agent Interview: Emma Sector
Emma started her career with Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, where she worked in the marketing department before joining the Aladdin editorial team. After leaving
Nancy Churnin, Fabulous #kidlit Nonfiction Picture Book Author
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I just love social media. I connected with Nancy when we both had picture book birthdays on the same day, September 1,
Sarah Lynne Reul Picks Up a Pencil
(Note: this is a re-blog of a guest post that originally appeared on The Late Bloomer’s Book Blog. Coordinated by reading teacher Gigi McAllister, the blog who
A Chip Off the Old Block and Jodi Jensen Shaffer
A Chip Off the Old Block is filled with puns, clever wordplay, important themes, geology, geography and beautiful illustrations. Jody Jensen Shaffer’s word play is laugh
Picture Book Biographies
We live in a most exciting time, one of abundant picture book biographies! At my library, patrons of all ages check out these books. One
It’s not a Crime to Rhyme. However…
Guest Post by Rob Broder, Publisher, Ripple Grove Press You sit in your chair in all its glory: grab paper and pen for your wonderful
