When I was a child in the eighties, there was almost nothing that made me happier than locking myself away in my bedroom or playroom,
Category: Writing – Picture Books
The Power of No Words at All: Henry Cole’s “One Little Bag”
In April of 2020 a remarkable picture book was released into the world. Inspired by the author’s childhood experience, the story follows the life cycle
Critiquing: A Superpower?
Critiquing the work of others brings an ultra-awareness to the all-encompassing task of writing picture books. With fresh eyes, you present considerations and questions for others that are important to think about in your own writing, too. But when it comes to critiquing your own stories, fresh eyes are harder to come by.
Meet Karen Yin, Debut Picture Book Author
Karen Yin is in my picture book marketing group for 2022. But her debut picture book, Whole Whale, with Barefoot Books, illustrated by Nelleke Verhoeff,
Interview with Debut Picture Book Author/Illustrator, Shelley Johannes
This is the book I didn’t know I needed right now. A story of siblings, seasons, and seeing the bright side of any day, More
Interview of Author Dawn Prochovnic
Dawn Prochovnic and I are in a 2021 marketing group and we’re also Rate Your Story Judges together. I’m thrilled to learn about her writing
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