CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I met Evgenia at the Kindling Words East retreat in 2026. What sweet and contagious energy she has! I am so excited
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The Puffin Who Whispered: Interview with #kidlit talent Marcia Strykowski … and a giveaway, too!
In this interview, I’m excited to interview my gracious and uber talented friend about The Puffin Who Whispered on its fledgling day. Although this charming book is fiction, I guarantee you’ll be as puffin-obsessed as I am after reading Marcia’s responses!
Picture Book Review: In The World of Whales
In The World of Whales, written by Michelle Cusolito and illustrated by Jessica Lanan, was published by Neal Porter books on June 17, 2025. Upon
Interview with Lois Brandt — Talented Picture Book Author of Maddi’s Fridge
Yes, that’s Jennifer Garner on Storyline Online reading Maddi’s Fridge (Flashlight Press, 2014, 2022) by Award-Winning Author Lois Brandt. And the video (which you should
Meet Jake Lockett and enter to win My Life as an Asthmanaut!
The timing of this post turned out to be perfect! Even though Jake’s book launched in April, we had a tight blogging schedule, and I
#Kidlit Picture Book Review: “Bored” by Author/Illustrator Felicita Sala
Bored (Neal Porter Books) by author/illustrator Felicita Sala is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. It is beautifully illustrated, honestly written, contains moments of
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