I’m thrilled to welcome back author-illustrator Janice Hechter to the Writers’ Rumpus blog. When we last spoke over the summer (you can check out that
Authors & Illustrators Wild About Kidlit!
I’m thrilled to welcome back author-illustrator Janice Hechter to the Writers’ Rumpus blog. When we last spoke over the summer (you can check out that
Some books arrive right when you need them. The Cabbage Seed’s Colossal Secret is one of those books. Inspired by the true story of a
It’s my great honor to introduce Listen, Wonder, Ask (Tilbury House Publishers, September 17, 2024) and the gifted author/illustrator team of Elly Berke and Luciana Navarro Powell to our Writers’ Rumpus audience in my first post of 2026.
A look at how Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown grow their beloved Creepy picture books into early chapter books — and why spooky stories work year-round for young readers.
September may be shouting “Back to the books!” but let’s be real— kid-lit writers (hi, that’s us) never actually put them down. The shelves keep
By Danna Zeiger Christina has been a long-time beloved critique partner and friend. We have journeyed through the wild path of publishing together, and I