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Tag: Publishing
Not Giving Up on Readers Who Struggle!
My first thought after reading an article in the SCBWI Winter 2018 newsletter about accommodations for dyslexic readers was that this significant problem seemed easy
The Launching of a Picture Book
On September 1st, 2017 my newest picture book, YOU KNOW WHAT? released with Clavis Books. This was an unusual launch for me in many ways.
10 Things NOT to Say in your Query – Advice from a Children’s Publisher
of Rob Broder is Publisher of Ripple Grove Press, an independent, family-run children’s book publishing company. He and his wife Amanda started Ripple Grove Press
Interview with talented #kidlit author, Laya Steinberg
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: Laya, what led you to become a writer for children? LAYA STEINBERG: The one-word answer: children. Mine. I know, that’s two words. Probably
Meet #kidlit Author Rob Sanders, A Teacher Who Writes
Rob is generously giving away a personalized signed copy of his brand-new book, RODZILLA, illustrated by Dan Santat. Enter the Rafflecopter giveaway at this link
TEACHING AND WRITING
Teaching was my first passion. Even before I went to school, I played teacher with all who would study under me. And then I became
Meet #kidlit debut middle grade author, Alyson Gerber
Carol Gordon Ekster: I had the pleasure of living in the same town as Alyson and watching her grow up into a beautiful, intelligent, and
21st Century Children’s Nonfiction Conference
I just got back from another amazing conference – this time, it was the 21st Century Children’s Nonfiction Conference, held this year at Iona College
Interview: Mary Flower, Publishing Contracts Consultant
When I needed to find a professional to review a contract I had been offered, a number of people suggested Mary Flower, a veteran lawyer
Meet book marketing expert, Deborah Sloan
REMEMBER, NOBODY BUYS A BOOK THEY HAVEN’T HEARD OF.* Read this interview with children’s book marketing expert, Deborah Sloan, to find out how to get
Flexibility Is Key to Being a Published Author
By Carol Ekster I learned about the powerful quote below, by Maya Angelou, when an instructor shared it in spin class. It touched me. Wanting
Interview with Amanda Broder, publisher of the new Ripple Grove Press
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: It’s always exciting for kidlit writers to hear about a new publishing company geared towards the magical genre of picture books. (Can
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
