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,
Category: Writing – Picture Books
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
Cloud Conductor Book Birthday!
By Kellie Byrnes I’m excited to be at Writers’ Rumpus today for the Book Birthday of my first picture book, CLOUD CONDUCTOR. It’s out today
Meet Laura Sassi, talented #kidlit author, plus #giveaway
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: In this wonderful #kidlit world, Laura Sassi stood out as a kind, supportive, and talented author. She’s a frequent visitor here at
Purposeful Page Turns in Picture Books
Looking to engage your reader and increase the emotional tension in your picture book? Write a purposeful page turn.
Creative Procrastination
When faced with a new project that I’m not sure how to approach, often my first instinct is total avoidance. All of a sudden, the
Priceless Perspectives
What one professional hails as genius, another may label as slight. I’m challenging you to gather perspectives.
The Wonderful Wordless Spread
The art of the wordless spread is a thing of beauty. It leaves room for the reader to react to the story without being told
10 Things NOT to Say in your Query – Advice from a Children’s Publisher
of Rob Broder is Publisher of Ripple Grove Press, an independent, family-run children’s book publishing company. He and his wife Amanda started Ripple Grove Press
Meet Ruth Spiro, #kidlit author of Baby Loves Science series
Carol Gordon Ekster: Ruth Spiro is one of those wonderful #kidlit folks that I connected with through our shared experience of being alumni of Jane Yolen’s
#PicturesMeanBusiness
Have you ever come across a picture book and found it difficult to determine who created the illustrations? Most of the time, the illustrator’s name
