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

September 8, 2026 Laura Fineberg Cooper

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

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- Researching and Writing Nonfiction
Alison Potoma
- Celebrating Pride Month – Books for Kids
Amy Amberg
- Meet the Talented Alexandra Thompson, Author & Illustrator!
Carol Gordon Ekster
- Meet #kidlit Debut Author Evgenia Mantikas
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- INTERVIEW WITH #JEWISH #KIDLIT #PICTUREBOOK AUTHOR DR. MEL ROSENBERG, PLUS A 30 MINUTE AMA GIVEAWAY
Genevieve Rossi
- Picture Book Review: In The World of Whales
Hilary Elizabeth Margitich
- Cats, Chess, and Finding Your People: An Interview with CAT TAKES QUEEN Author Ilona Bray (and a Giveway!!)
Joyce Audy Zarins
- Challenging a Dystopian World: An Enlightening Interview with Gregory Maguire
Keri Demers
- Interview with Lois Brandt — Talented Picture Book Author of Maddi’s Fridge
Kim Chaffee
- Dedications: How Do You Decide?
Kirsti Call
- ANT ics with Picture Book Layers plus Smarty Ants GIVEAWAY
Laura Fineberg Cooper
- Interview with debut picture book author Laura De La Cruz … and a giveaway of LOWRIDER FOR SALE!
Lexi Donahue
- Orion and the Dark by Emma Yarlett
Marcia Strykowski
- Cool off on Winter Solstice Hill with Cathy Stefanec Ogren!
Marti Johnson
- I Wish I Didn’t Have To Tell You This
Monica Acker
- #Kidlit Interview with the Effervescent Children’s Author Kelly Swemba
Marianne Knowles
- Picture Book Review: CASSINI’S MISSION by Katie Venit
René Bartos
- 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
Rebecca Moody
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The Legend of Leo: A Dandy-Lion Tale

By Monica Aker, Illustrated by Mikel ValverdeJune 30, 2026

This laugh-out-loud read-aloud proves even a weed can have delusions of grandeur. ROAR! Available today from Marble Press.

The Puffin Who Whispered

By Marcia Strykowski, Illustrated by Roch HerckaJuly 28, 2026

A story about daring to reach out without changing who you are--even if you're a very soft-spoken puffin. Available today from Lawley Publishing.

Pirate Baby: A Booty-Ful Tale

By Monica Aker, Illustrated by Susana SotoSeptember 15, 2026

7 days to go.

Winter Solstice Hill

By Cathy Stefanec Ogren, Illustrated by Rebecca EvansOctober 20, 2026

42 days to go.

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