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Meet #kidlit Debut Author Evgenia Mantikas

August 18, 2026 Carol Gordon Ekster

CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I met Evgenia at the Kindling Words East retreat in 2026. What sweet and contagious energy she has! I am so excited

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Researching and Writing Nonfiction

August 11, 2026 Alumni & Guests

Guest Post by Lauren H. Kerstein I am beyond thrilled to be here. I’ve long enjoyed reading Writers’ Rumpus posts and am excited to share

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Transitional Readers – Diving into Early Readers and Chapter Books

August 4, 2026 Alumni & Guests

I recently launched my newest series, One Mad Cat. My publisher calls it a “graphic reader.” SLJ calls it an “early reader.” JLG calls it a “chapter book.” So what on earth is it? And does it even matter? I’m going to talk about the world of early readers, including the various formats, craft considerations, and pitching.

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The Puffin Who Whispered: Interview with #kidlit talent Marcia Strykowski … and a giveaway, too!

July 28, 2026 Laura Fineberg Cooper

In this interview, I’m excited to interview my gracious and uber talented friend about The Puffin Who Whispered on its fledgling day. Although this charming book is fiction, I guarantee you’ll be as puffin-obsessed as I am after reading Marcia’s responses!

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Let the Writers’ Rumpus Start!

June 11, 2013 Marianne Knowles

Does the wild rumpus start or begin? Scroll to the bottom of this post and join the conversation. Yesterday would have been Maurice Sendak’s 85th

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Rumpus Writers

Alumni & Guests
- Researching and Writing Nonfiction
Alison Potoma
- Celebrating Pride Month – Books for Kids
Amy Amberg
- Meet the Talented Alexandra Thompson, Author & Illustrator!
Carol Gordon Ekster
- Meet #kidlit Debut Author Evgenia Mantikas
DrZatHome
- INTERVIEW WITH #JEWISH #KIDLIT #PICTUREBOOK AUTHOR DR. MEL ROSENBERG, PLUS A 30 MINUTE AMA GIVEAWAY
Genevieve Rossi
- Picture Book Review: In The World of Whales
Hilary Elizabeth Margitich
- Writing Side by Side: Adriana Mather and James Bird on Books, Family, and Finding the Magic
Joyce Audy Zarins
- Challenging a Dystopian World: An Enlightening Interview with Gregory Maguire
Keri Demers
- Interview with Lois Brandt — Talented Picture Book Author of Maddi’s Fridge
Kim Chaffee
- Dedications: How Do You Decide?
Kirsti Call
- ANT ics with Picture Book Layers plus Smarty Ants GIVEAWAY
Laura Fineberg Cooper
- The Puffin Who Whispered: Interview with #kidlit talent Marcia Strykowski … and a giveaway, too!
Lexi Donahue
- Orion and the Dark by Emma Yarlett
Marcia Strykowski
- Celebrating America’s Birthday with a talented author/illustrator team!
Marti Johnson
- I Wish I Didn’t Have To Tell You This
Monica Acker
- Interview with #Kidlit Coauthor of Unbreakable – Jolene Gutiérrez
Marianne Knowles
- Picture Book Review: CASSINI’S MISSION by Katie Venit
René Bartos
- AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR DIANE MULDROW ON ENVIRONMENTAL STORIES, INSPIRING YOUTH, AND CELEBRATING EARTH DAY WITH HER NEW PICTURE BOOK ONCE A WASTELAND: FROM TOXIC DUMP TO NATIONAL PARK
Rebecca Moody
- A Simple Holiday Gift Guide for Writers

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The Legend of Leo: A Dandy-Lion Tale

By Monica Aker, Illustrated by Mikel ValverdeJune 30, 2026

This laugh-out-loud read-aloud proves even a weed can have delusions of grandeur. ROAR! Available today from Marble Press.

The Puffin Who Whispered

By Marcia Strykowski, Illustrated by Roch HerckaJuly 28, 2026

A story about daring to reach out without changing who you are--even if you're a very soft-spoken puffin. Available today from Lawley Publishing.

Pirate Baby: A Booty-Ful Tale

By Monica Aker, Illustrated by Susana SotoSeptember 15, 2026

24 days to go.

Winter Solstice Hill

By Cathy Stefanec Ogren, Illustrated by Rebecca EvansOctober 20, 2026

59 days to go.

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