Guest Post by Carrie Finison Board books are hot! According to a November, 2025, article in School Library Journal, board books sales increased 38% from
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Adventures in Curiosity: Five Surprises From Writing for the School and Library Market
I have spent entire workdays trying to understand everything I can about cryptocurrency. This was an assignment. Someone was expecting me to understand it well
Writing and Selling Spooky Books for Kids
Guest Post by Lynne Marie Halloween is a notoriously creepy concept – there’s all manner of monsters: Ghosts, Ghouls, Boogeymen, Vampires, Werewolves, Witches, Mummies, Frankensteins,
Cats, Chess, and Finding Your People: An Interview with CAT TAKES QUEEN Author Ilona Bray (and a Giveway!!)
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
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,
