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
Category: Writing – Picture Books
Interview with talented #kidlit author, Laya Steinberg, Plus #Giveaway
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: Laya, what led you to become a writer for children? LAYA STEINBERG: The one-word answer: children. Mine. I know, that’s two words. Probably
Wearing Two Hats: Interview with Author/Illustrator Gina Perry + a Giveaway!
I was lucky enough to meet author/illustrator Gina Perry at the 2017 NESCBWI conference this past April and am thrilled to interview her about her
Cookin’ Up Traditions
A mentor text review of a picture book that encourages traditions! (And making yummy applesauce!)
Meet Debut #kidlit Author, Katey Howes
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I met Katey Howes at the 2016 NESCBWI conference and her smile and warmth lit up the air around her. I’m so
Meet Linda Marshall, Children’s Author
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: When I connected with Linda, I noticed how much we have in common. For the sake of brevity, I’ll just mention these
Meet #kidlit Author Rob Sanders, A Teacher Who Writes
Rob is generously giving away a personalized signed copy of his brand-new book, RODZILLA, illustrated by Dan Santat. Enter the Rafflecopter giveaway at this link
TEACHING AND WRITING
Teaching was my first passion. Even before I went to school, I played teacher with all who would study under me. And then I became
The Emberley Picture-Book Dynasty: Part 2
This is the second part of an interview with the amazingly talented Emberley family, all of whom have careers in the children’s book field. In
Me? A Mentor for Writing with the Stars?
Ever since my first SCBWI conference I have touted the importance of attending these functions to every writer who asks me how to get published.
ReFoReMo 2017 Presenters Revealed & Giveaway
Reading for Research 2017 Challege!
Meet Heather Lang, Children’s Author of Lesser-Known Women
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: Heather, I love that you write children’s books about real women who overcame extraordinary obstacles and never gave up on their dreams. And
World of Books: Turkey and Germany
As we start this new year 2017 of writing and illustrating books, consider all the children of this earth. Universal themes underlie the best stories
Hazel Mitchell’s debut as author/illustrator with the picture book, TOBY
Carol Gordon Ekster: I had the good fortune of highlighting Hazel Mitchell’s illustrative talents in another interview here at Writers’ Rumpus a few years ago.
