CAROL GORDON EKSTER: Laya, what led you to become a writer for children? LAYA STEINBERG: The one-word answer: children. Mine. I know, that’s two words. Probably
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Meet #kidlit blogger and debut author, Danielle Davis.
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I found Danielle through her wonderful blog about picture books, “This Picture Book Life.” Her literary love is evident and I’ve been
Meet Debut #kidlit Author, Katey Howes
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I met Katey Howes at the 2016 NESCBWI conference and her smile and warmth lit up the air around her. I’m so
TEACHING AND WRITING
Teaching was my first passion. Even before I went to school, I played teacher with all who would study under me. And then I became
Unblocking Writer’s Block
Everyone gets writer’s block. At least that’s what I tell myself every time I find myself staring at my computer, my hands poised over the
How to Format a Manuscript
I know there are many other places on the fancy schmancy intrawebz to get this information, but I’m not so sure the message is being
