WRITERS' RUMPUS

Interview with debut picture book author Laura De La Cruz … and a giveaway of LOWRIDER FOR SALE!

Happy Book Birthday to LOWRIDER FOR SALE, the heartwarming picture book debut by talented and gracious author Laura De La Cruz. Laura has impressed me with her positive and supportive comments on our blog, so when she inquired about an interview, it was my honor and pleasure to enthusiastically say yes!

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

April 10, 2026 René Bartos

René Bartos: I’m so excited for the opportunity to chat with author Diane Muldrow today. Welcome to Writers’ Rumpus, Diane! You’re an award-winning and New

Come meet an awesome #kidlit creative, David McMullin.

April 7, 2026 Carol Gordon Ekster

CAROL GORDON EKSTER: What brought you to enter the world of writing for children? DAVID MCMULLIN: I have always enjoyed my creative side. As a

BAN THIS BOOK by Alan Gratz: a MUST read!

March 31, 2026 Laura Fineberg Cooper

I found BAN THIS BOOK on the Banned Books Table at my local library, the wonderful Memorial Hall Library in Andover, MA. My first impression from scanning the table was how many of the books I’d read and enjoyed. This slim novel stuck out from the title alone, though I wasn’t familiar with it. So of course, I checked it out!! And wow, I’m so glad I did!!

INTERVIEW WITH #JEWISH #KIDLIT #PICTUREBOOK AUTHOR DR. MEL ROSENBERG, PLUS A 30 MINUTE AMA GIVEAWAY

March 24, 2026 DrZatHome

Dr. Mel Rosenberg and I are perhaps the only two former biology professors turned children’s book authors out there! Or at least, Mel is the

WONDERS OF SHADOW KEY: JJ Fleming talks about his loveably quirky, lightly spooky MG novel … and offers TWO amazing giveaways!

March 17, 2026 Laura Fineberg Cooper

When JJ Fleming contacted our blog, I jumped at the chance to interview the experienced author about his first book for children, a lightly spooky, loveably quirky, suspenseful middle grade mystery set in the Florida Keys.

Going Green: Writing Books about Nature and the Environment to Inspire and Delight Youth with Award-Winning Author Sue Fliess

March 10, 2026 René Bartos

René Bartos: I am so excited to be able to chat with author Sue Fliess today! Welcome to Writers’ Rumpus, Sue! I am honored to

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WRITERS' RUMPUS

Interview with debut picture book author Laura De La Cruz … and a giveaway of LOWRIDER FOR SALE!

Cool off on Winter Solstice Hill with Cathy Stefanec Ogren!

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

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

Meet #kidlit Debut Author Evgenia Mantikas

Researching and Writing Nonfiction