One of my favorite things to do here on Writers’ Rumpus is interview kidlit authors. Because creative people are fascinating, aren’t they? Sometimes an author’s
Tag: picture books
Meet #kidlit debut author, Rebecca Gardyn Levington
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I met Rebecca through a #kidlit group we were both part of. She’s a talented writer and a lovely lady and I
Hope Is an Arrow: The Story of Lebanese American Poet Kahlil Gibran
“There once was a boy shot from a bow like an arrow. / Strong and straight, he flew across the world, connecting many people with
SELF-PUBLISHING: A CHANGING LANDSCAPE
Guest Post by Audrey Beth Stein There’s been an explosion of self-published books in recent years. Including self-published picture books. Technology has evolved to make
Brand New Water-Splashed Picture Books!
I’m excited to review several new picture books generously provided and published by Candlewick Press. These beauties all share a summertime theme and take place
Interview with Author/Illustrator Deborah Freedman
René Bartos: I am so excited to be able to chat with author/illustrator Deborah Freedman today! Welcome to Writers’ Rumpus, Deborah! Can you tell me
Meet #kidlit author Lindsey McDivitt
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: Lindsey McDivitt is part of my marketing group, PBRockiteers22. Groups are a wonderful way to meet other #kidlit authors who have books
I AM GOD’S DREAM, AND OTHER BOOKS BY MATTHEW PAUL TURNER
Brace yourself, because this is the blog piece where I talk about God. I realize this could be received by you in all sorts of
I’m a Neutrino: Tiny Particles in a Big Universe
If you are a bit unclear about what a neutrino is, you need this picture book. And if you wonder what makes a good non-fiction
An Uplifting Trio of New Picture Books by Hope Lim, Mindy Yuksel, & NoNieqa Ramos
Hope, Mindy, and Nonieqa are all members of the Soaring ’20’s group of talented and prolific authors, and each one continues to bring us picture (and other) books full of heart.
INTERVIEW WITH PICTURE BOOK AUTHOR CAROL GORDON EKSTER
Carol Gordon Ekster writes picture books–all kinds of them, inspired by all sorts of different topics that engage her, and in turn, engage her young
INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR LESLIE BULION
René Bartos: I am so excited to be able to chat with author Leslie Bulion today! Welcome to Writers’ Rumpus Leslie! Can you tell me
OCEANS OF LOVE for Illustrators
Author Janet Lawler is always surprised by illustrations for her books, but she is grateful that artists add to her stories and create picture book magic.
Atinuke’s Wondrous Africa, Amazing Africa Country by Country
At nearly 10 inches by 12 inches, Africa, Amazing Africa Country by Country, written by Atinuke and beautifully illustrated by Mouni Feddag, is the perfect coffee table book. But this book is so much more than a visual treat: it’s a lyrical and engaging nonfiction homage to Africa’s diversity of people, traditions, animals, and landscapes that is sure to delight children and adults alike.
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