Writing – Picture Books – Page 8

#kidlit Interview with the fabulous author, JYOTI RAJAN GOPAL

December 13, 2022 Carol Gordon Ekster

Carol Gordon Ekster: Having connected with Jyoti through the Courage to Create program through the Writing Barn, I wanted to share her wisdom, strength, and

Keep Calm and Ask a Librarian!

December 6, 2022 Keri Demers

Over the past few years, in my role as an Elementary Literacy Coach, I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Tinamarie Sheckells, the most amazing Elementary Librarian a School District could ever hope for. She is kind, brilliant, humble, and possesses a wealth of information (which you will see for yourself!)

Keeping a Series Fresh with Kid-Friendly Conflicts and Changing Genres

November 8, 2022 Alumni & Guests

Josh Funk shares tips and anecdotes about keeping the Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast series fresh with relatable conflicts and swapping genres in each subsequent release.

When Book People are Passionate

November 4, 2022 Joyce Audy Zarins

Creating a Bookstore, Its Book, and a Dwelling for a Squirrel

Self-Publishing a Picture Book: A Primer From the Author of THE DAY MY BEST FRIEND AND A MIGRAINE SLEPT OVER

October 25, 2022 Alumni & Guests

THE DAY MY BEST FRIEND AND A MIGRAINE SLEPT OVER published on October 11, and I’m back to share some practical details about the self-publishing process. Hope they’re helpful!

Interview With Children’s Book Author Laura Gehl…and a Giveaway!

October 14, 2022 Hilary Elizabeth Margitich

HAPPY OWL-OWEEN, everybody!!! Yes…yes, I know it’s supposed to be Halloween, but today we are celebrating the launch of Laura Gehl’s brand-new picture book, Happy

KidLit Interview with the Fabulous Author, VALERIE BOLLING

October 11, 2022 Carol Gordon Ekster

CAROL GORDON EKSTER: Having connected with Valerie through New England SCBWI, I have been amazed to watch Valerie’s career blossom in a short time. She’s

Meet the Fords: A Family You Won’t Soon Forget

October 4, 2022 Keri Demers

On the night of that child’s 4th birthday in March 2015, they looked their mother straight in the eye (still wearing their favorite Elsa gown from the day’s birthday festivities) and proudly declared, “Mom, I’m not a boy. I’m a girl. In my heart and in my brain.”

Bringing Up a Writing Family: A Kidlit Journey with Award-Winning Author Jane Yolen

September 23, 2022 René Bartos

René Bartos: I am so excited to be able to chat with author Jane Yolen today! Welcome to Writers’ Rumpus Jane! I am humbled and

How NOT to become a published author

September 20, 2022 Laura Fineberg Cooper

There are many useful books and posts to help you get your completed manuscript published, but if you’re bound and determined NOT to become a published author, avoid them like the plague. Instead, here are 10 quick and easy tips to help you remain safely unpublished.