Authors & Illustrators Wild About Kidlit!
Many books and movies convey the message that stories can be powerful tools to promote healing and build identity. This is true. But like any
GUEST POST by Nancy Goulet It was the last day, last session, and last chance to learn something new at the NESCBWI annual conference in
By Diana Zipeto People unrelated to illustration have words of wisdom that can apply to illustration. In his TED talk, Why We Do What We
NESCBWI’s spring conference earlier this month crackled with creativity. It was almost palpable, a beating heart infusing life’s blood into every writer and illustrator at
The second grade students at my school were required to do a book report on any fiction book of their choice. I was elated to
Guest Post by Hazel Mitchell How’s that saying go? ‘Never judge a book by it’s cover’? Wise words when applied to people, but as far
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: It’s always exciting for kidlit writers to hear about a new publishing company geared towards the magical genre of picture books. (Can
The 2014 New England Regional SCBWI conference was held in Springfield, Massachusetts this past weekend, May 2 to 4. I was fortunate to attend all
By Jen Malone This afternoon I’ll be alongside my critique partner Dee Romito (of Write For Apples fame) presenting a workshop at the New England SCBWI conference
By Amy Courage You probably know that feeling. You get an email back from a publisher and read something like, “This is a sweet story,
By Joyce Audy Zarins While your book is percolating in your mind, in revisions or sketches, or under the scrutiny of your crit group buddies,
For years I have worked as an artist, with dreams of being a children’s book illustrator. At last year’s New England SCBWI conference in Springfield,
I feel it is not an exaggeration to say that many writers are what you would call introverts. The first time I went to my critique
By Paul Czajak HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Not for me but for Monster Needs His Sleep! Yes, the second book in the Monster & Me™ series hits
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