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Review: Save the Cat Writes a Novel

September 17, 2021 Alison Potoma

Save the Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need has been a staple for writers of all kinds: screenwriters, novelists, playwrights. But now,

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Using the Rhyming Dictionary

January 17, 2020 Alison Potoma

A few years ago I took up writing limericks for National Poetry Month. Writing a limerick a day is both fun and difficult. What helped

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Meet #kidlit debut picture book author, Hayley Barrett.

June 11, 2019 Carol Gordon Ekster

CAROL GORDON EKSTER: Your debut picture book, Babymoon with Candlewick Press came out on April 2, 2019. This beautiful rhyming text, filled with emotion and

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Meet Kerry Madden-Lunsford, #kidlit author, teacher, and inspiration

February 12, 2019 Carol Gordon Ekster

Carol Gordon Ekster: I was so blessed to participate in Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple’s picture book boot camp in 2015 and wrote about it

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Power of Community: 2018 Writers’ Rumpus Success Stories

January 1, 2019 Marianne Knowles

Join a group! It really helps. In 2018 our members & associates had 12 Books published, 3 republished, 4 translations, 3 agent signings, 3 award

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Interview with talented #kidlit author, Laya Steinberg

September 12, 2017 Carol Gordon Ekster

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.

August 8, 2017 Carol Gordon Ekster

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

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Meet Debut #kidlit Author, Katey Howes

July 11, 2017 Carol Gordon Ekster

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

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TEACHING AND WRITING

April 11, 2017 Carol Gordon Ekster

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

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Unblocking Writer’s Block

October 24, 2013 Alumni & Guests

By Liz LeSavoy Everyone gets writer’s block. At least that’s what I tell myself every time I find myself staring at my computer, my hands

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How to Format a Manuscript

October 4, 2013 Alumni & Guests

By Jen Malone I know there are many other places on the fancy schmancy intrawebz to get this information, but I’m not so sure the

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  • Alumni & Guests
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  • Alison Potoma
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  • Amy Amberg
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    • Meet Your Writing Goals in 2023 – Join a Writing Community!
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    • What My Past Manuscripts Have Taught Me
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    • Kidlit Interview with Sarah Darer Littman
  • Hilary Margitich
    • Interview with Picture Book Author Carol Gordon Ekster…and a Critique or Author Chat Giveaway!
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    • The Kitchen Pantry Scientist Math for Kids: An Interview with Rebecca Rapoport and Allanna Chung
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    • Dedications: How Do You Decide?
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    • THE BIG SCREAM, by Kirsti Call, illustrated by Denis Angelov
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    • ATLAS of DOGS: Explore the PAW-SOME World of Pooches
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    • FEBRUARY Middle Grade and Young Adult Opportunities
  • Marcia Strykowski
    • Brand New Water-Splashed Picture Books!
  • Marti Johnson
    • Social Media and the KidLit Community
  • Marianne Knowles
    • February Picture Book Opportunities
  • Josh Funk
    • Keeping a Series Fresh with Kid-Friendly Conflicts and Changing Genres
  • Paul Czajak
    • Kids, and the Daunting World of Writing
  • René Bartos
    • Bringing Up a Writing Family: A Kidlit Journey with Award-Winning Author Jane Yolen
  • Rebecca Moody
    • 5 YA Christmas RomComs to Stuff in Your Stocking This Year

TRUCKER KID

By Carol Gordon Ekster, Illustrated by Russ CoxJanuary 1, 2023
Available today from Capstone Press!

Courage in Her Cleats: The Story of Soccer Star Abby Wambach

By Kim Chaffee, Illustrated by Alexandra BadiuJanuary 10, 2023
Picture book biography available today from Page Street Kids!

Pew!: The Stinky and Legen-Dairy Gift from Colonel Thomas S. Meacham

By Cathy Stefanec Ogren, Illustrated by Lesley BreenMarch 15, 2023
41 days to go.

Smarty Ants

By Corey Rosen Schwartz and Kirsti Call, Illustrated by Erin TaylorAugust 1, 2023
5 months to go.
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