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Cool off on Winter Solstice Hill with Cathy Stefanec Ogren!

September 4, 2026 Marcia Strykowski

I’m excited to have talented author Cathy Stefanec Ogren here on the blog today! Her latest picture book releases on October 20, 2026, and I

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Cats, Chess, and Finding Your People: An Interview with CAT TAKES QUEEN Author Ilona Bray (and a Giveway!!)

September 1, 2026 Hilary Elizabeth Margitich

I first connected with Ilona Bray through social media and its vibrant online kidlit community. Right away, I was drawn to her warmth, thoughfulness, and

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#Kidlit Interview with the Effervescent Children’s Author Kelly Swemba

August 26, 2026 Monica Acker

Friendship is a special, wondrous thing. Great thinkers and creatives throughout time have shared their thoughts about how special friendship is: Kelly Swemba and illustrator

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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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The Odd World of Writing for Children

June 18, 2013 Alumni & Guests

By Paul Czajak The children’s writing community is an odd bunch. Don’t get me wrong, I mean that in the most respectful way possible since

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Interview with Kristine Asselin

June 14, 2013 Carol Gordon Ekster

I met Kristine a couple of years ago at one of the NESCBWI kidlit meet-ups she organizes. She is a sweet special lady who feels passionate

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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
- Cats, Chess, and Finding Your People: An Interview with CAT TAKES QUEEN Author Ilona Bray (and a Giveway!!)
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
- Cool off on Winter Solstice Hill with Cathy Stefanec Ogren!
Marti Johnson
- I Wish I Didn’t Have To Tell You This
Monica Acker
- #Kidlit Interview with the Effervescent Children’s Author Kelly Swemba
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

7 days to go.

Winter Solstice Hill

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

42 days to go.

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