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Board Books as an Active Verb

November 7, 2026 Alumni & Guests

Guest Post by Carrie Finison Board books are hot! According to a November, 2025, article in School Library Journal, board books sales increased 38% from

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Meet Laura Sassi, talented #kidlit author

April 3, 2018 Carol Gordon Ekster

CAROL GORDON EKSTER: In this wonderful #kidlit world, Laura Sassi stood out as a kind, supportive, and talented author. She’s a frequent visitor here at

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Rumpus Writers

Alumni & Guests
- Board Books as an Active Verb
Alison Potoma
- Celebrating Pride Month – Books for Kids
Amy Amberg
- Meet the Talented Alexandra Thompson, Author & Illustrator!
Carol Gordon Ekster
- Meet the talented #kidlit creator, MELISSA IWAI
DrZatHome
- INTERVIEW WITH #JEWISH #KIDLIT #MIDDLEGRADE AUTHOR MIRIAM CHERNICK
Genevieve Rossi
- Picture Book Review: In The World of Whales
Hilary Elizabeth Margitich
- Adventures in Curiosity: Five Surprises From Writing for the School and Library Market
Joyce Audy Zarins
- Challenging a Dystopian World: An Enlightening Interview with Gregory Maguire
Jennifer Finkle
- MG Book Review: GRACIELA IN THE ABYSS by Meg Medina
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
- This is not a trick! Interview with Vikki VanSickle about her Creepy/Spooky Picture Books … plus an extra special treat!
Lexi Donahue
- Orion and the Dark by Emma Yarlett
Marcia Strykowski
- Interview and Giveaway with Bobbi Miller, author of The Barbary Chronicles: The Lost Prince!
Marti Johnson
- I Wish I Didn’t Have To Tell You This
Monica Acker
- Double Book Interview with #Kidlit Author & Illustrator DK Ryland
Marianne Knowles
- Picture Book Review: CASSINI’S MISSION by Katie Venit
René Bartos
- Interview with Author Jen Anyong about her SPOOKTACULAR new Picture Book…and a Giveaway of THE GHOST WHO SAVED HALLOWEEN, plus 2 PB Critiques!
Rebecca Moody
- A Simple Holiday Gift Guide for Writers

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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

A funny, insightful story about learning to give back in order to grow. Available today from Marble Press.

Winter Solstice Hill

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

A warm, wintry tale that helps kids navigate disappointment. Available today from Charlesbridge Publishing.

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