Funny picture books. That’s my jam. As an Elementary Literacy Coach, I read a lot of picture books to kiddos and I recognize an adorable,
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May Picture Book Opportunities
Contests, challenges, webinars, and opportunities for picture book creators for May, 2024
INTERVIEW with #kidlit Superstar Rebecca Gardyn Levington About AFIKOMEN, WHERE’D YOU GO? PLUS A 30 Minute AMA GIVEAWAY
by Danna Zeiger Danna Zeiger: It seems like just yesterday, Rebecca was interviewed here at WR for her stunning debut picture book, Brainstorm, by the
Meet the awesome #kidlit creator and debut author, Andrew Hackett.
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I met Andrew first in the NESCBWI on-line meet and greets during the pandemic. He was a bright light and because I
Manfish and the Sea by Jennifer Berne
Picture book author Jennifer Berne adventured on a sailboat for two years while deepening her understanding of the ever-evolving sea. Two of her eloquent, award-winning
April Picture Book Opportunities
Online events, classes, contests, and conferences for picture book writers and illustrators for April 2024
Was it a great debut picture book author I interviewed? Yes. Yes, it was!
I love me some wordplay and Laura Bontje’s debut picture book Was It a Cat I Saw? (Amicus, March 2024) does not disappoint. The clever
How to Write (In)credible Nonfiction: Find an Expert!
Guest Post by Lori Alexander As the author of nonfiction picture books and chapter books, I’m sometimes asked by other nonfiction writers, “Do I need
Interview with Nonfiction Picture Book Writer (and Story Detective!) Karen M. Greenwald
I’m thrilled to have Karen M. Greenwald as my guest today, a talented nonfiction picture book author, and an incredible “story detective” of sorts. She
March Picture Book Opportunities
Online events, classes, contests, and conferences for picture book writers and illustrators for March 2024
#KIDLIT INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR ANITRA ROWE SCHULTE
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I love the #kidlit community on social media. Anitra reached out to me in a message and when I checked her out,
February Picture Book Opportunities
Events, classes, contests, and mentorships for picture book writers and illustrators for February 2024