HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Not for me but for Monster Needs His Sleep! Yes, the second book in the Monster & Me™ series hits the shelves
Tag: picture books
Ish, A Fantastic Picture Book
By Carol Ekster I read everything I can about children’s books – the SCBWI Bulletin, Children’s Writers Magazine, kidlit blogs, Publisher’s Weekly, etc., so I
Interview with Katie Davis
I met Katie Davis at the NESCBWI Conference last spring. Her energy is unrivaled and her books are delightful. I’m thrilled for the privilege of interviewing
Declaring my love for writing on this Valentine’s Day
By Carol Ekster When I taught elementary school, Valentine’s Day meant envelopes overflowing with cards, a party complete with treats and games, and very excited
Meet talented illustrator, Hazel Mitchell!
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I met Hazel Mitchell at the Kindling Words writers’ retreat. What you cannot tell from this interview is that she has the
3 Ways to Pace Your Picture Book
Now that you know Why thirty-two pages? is the standard number for your picture book, you can pace your story within that format. By editing,
Author Interview: Jane Kohuth
Jane Kohuth sent me her newest book, Anne Frank’s Chestnut Tree, to look at, and in checking out her web site I found out we
Interview with Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, Picture Book Author and Presenter
Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen is an author filling big high-heeled shoes in the world of picture books. (She LOVES high heels.) I met her when she
A Visit to the Curious Garden: Inspiration for Our Craft
Early this summer I got the chance to visit the High Line in New York City. What’s the High Line you ask? That question can
Writing/Yoga Connection
I stretch my heels toward the mat, feeling my strength in downward dog, when my thoughts kick in. How could yoga and writing both be
Finally Seeing the F&G
Some of you may know, but for those of you who don’t, I have my first picture book being released September 03, 2013 titled Monster
Tara Lazar, Debut Author and Social Media Guru
Interview by Carol Gordon Ekster I met Tara through a social media site and she ended up interviewing me about my first book, Where Am
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