I first connected with Ilona Bray through social media and its vibrant online kidlit community. Right away, I was drawn to her warmth, thoughfulness, and
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Transitional Readers – Diving into Early Readers and Chapter Books
I recently launched my newest series, One Mad Cat. My publisher calls it a “graphic reader.” SLJ calls it an “early reader.” JLG calls it a “chapter book.” So what on earth is it? And does it even matter? I’m going to talk about the world of early readers, including the various formats, craft considerations, and pitching.
When Narration and Puzzles Intertwine: Creating Storified Puzzle Books
Guest Post by Derek Reid I’ve always dealt in the truth and glory of the real universe. When I was five or six years old,
Author-Illustrator Janice Hechter: On Art, Persistence, and The Power of Her Paintbrush (Giveaway included!)
I’m thrilled to welcome back author-illustrator Janice Hechter to the Writers’ Rumpus blog. When we last spoke over the summer (you can check out that
Planting Seeds of Change: Karen M. Greenwald on Food Insecurity, Generosity, and THE CABBAGE SEED’S COLOSSAL SECRET
Some books arrive right when you need them. The Cabbage Seed’s Colossal Secret is one of those books. Inspired by the true story of a
Interview with Tracy Wolff, author of THE AFTERMYTH … with a special edition hardcover giveaway!
Happy Book Birthday to THE AFTERMYTH, a delightfully fresh take on the dark mythological academia trope by bestselling author Tracy Wolff.
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