WRITERS' RUMPUS

This is not a trick! Interview with Vikki VanSickle about her Creepy/Spooky Picture Books … plus an extra special treat!

I’ve been drawn to creepily enticing books ever since I was in elementary school, and it’s my pleasure to introduce you to Vikki VanSickle and her two deeply atmospheric books, Into the Goblin Market and Mother Boo: Poems from Spookytown.

Just One Pebble: Interview with Picture Book Author Dianna Wilson Sirkovski

November 17, 2023 Keri Demers

Just One Pebble is the inspirational story of how nine-year-old Braeden Mannering started a non-profit organization called Brae’s Brown Bags in an effort to end hunger. Dianna Wilson Sirkovski came across Braedan’s story on (link to website) and says, “The story reached out and wrapped its fingers around my heart.”

ICE CREAM MAN: HOW AUGUSTUS JACKSON MADE A SWEET TREAT BETTER

November 14, 2023 Alumni & Guests

Ice Cream! Ice Cream! Quite a treat. Come smile awhile and beat the heat! Ice Cream has been bringing smiles to people from all walks of life for years. But very few people knew who was responsible for making this sweet treat what it is today. Until now.

Celebrating Indigenous North American Life and Contributions…with Kidlit!

November 10, 2023 Hilary Elizabeth Margitich

In my eyes, there’s nothing like an exquisitely written piece of children’s nonfiction in its ability to teach things and light a fire in a

Is Your Chapter Length Affecting Your Novel’s Pacing?

November 7, 2023 Rebecca Moody

The secret to writing a great book is to make it absolutely unputdownable! Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done, but there are some choices you can make with your chapter structure to encourage readers to keep those pages turning–hopefully until the very end!

Why Picture Book Authors Make the Best Marketers

November 3, 2023 Alumni & Guests

Marketing is the part of being an author that most people dread. But did you know that many of the same skills you use to WRITE a great children’s book can also help you market it?

NOVEMBER Middle Grade and Young Adult Opportunities

October 27, 2023 Lexi Donahue

Welcome to the MG/YA Opportunities post! Find all of the monthly opportunities on the MG/YA support page! All opportunities are available to anyone with an internet connection.