Ellen Leventhal

01 Jan A YEAR THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY

Posted at 00:23h in authors, children's literature, holidays, kid lit, kindness, new year, pandemic, picture books, reflection, writing by Ellen Leventhal 10 Comments

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With apologies to FDR, I am happy to say good-bye to “a year that will live in infamy.” The pandemic, economic problems, and social and political unrest were the earmarks of this year. It makes me sad, but not without hope. Although this blog is usually...

10 Dec MELISSA STOLLER AND SADIE’S SHABBAT STORIES

Posted at 16:10h in authors, chapter books, children's literature, critique groups, kid lit, publishing by Ellen Leventhal 2 Comments

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EL: I am thrilled to have Melissa Stoller back with me today. Melissa and I first met as "Spork Sisters" with Clear Fork Publishing and have been friends ever since. We are now in the 2021 Word Birds marketing group together and get to virtually...

01 Dec Author, Norene Paulson and a Great Giveaway!

Posted at 17:59h in authors, children's literature, kid lit, kindness, picture books, publishing, Twitter pitch by Ellen Leventhal 11 Comments

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I am so happy to highlight Norene Paulson and her wonderful debut, Benny's True Colors which released November 17, 2020. I've read this lovely story, but I will let Norene tell you more herself. Norene is a fellow #Picture Book Scribbler, and I'm so glad I...

21 Nov Editor, Author, and Arc Angel, Alayne Kay Christian

Posted at 16:02h in authors, chapter books, children's literature, holidays, kid lit, kindness, non-fiction, picture books, writing by Ellen Leventhal 3 Comments

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I am thrilled to have my friend, the talented Alayne Kay Christian here with us today. She is the acquisitions editor and creative director at Blue Whale Press as well as a multi-published author. She is a VERY busy lady, but she's not too busy to visit with me here and to offer a great GIVEAWAY! :)

13 Nov WORLD KINDNESS DAY

Posted at 17:53h in authors, bullying, children's literature, diversity, flood clean up, floods, holidays, kid lit, kindness, picture books, tropical storm by Ellen Leventhal 1 Comment

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Today is World Kindness Day, and although my upcoming release is featured, this post isn't about this book. (Although I do feel like it might be just a bit of blatant self-promotion. I apologize. And yes, it is ready for pre-order). But HONESTLY, that's not what...

08 Oct THE STARING CONTEST and Nick Solis (and a giveaway!)

Posted at 00:30h in authors, children's literature, kid lit, picture books, publishing, writing by Ellen Leventhal 2 Comments

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There is an embarrassment of riches in children's literature these days! I'm thrilled to host another friend from The Picture Book Scribblers, my 2021 marketing group, who has a book out NOW! I have to say that my typing may not be the best because...

08 Sep Rosie, and Charlie, and Lauren, Oh My!

Posted at 19:14h in authors, children's literature, kid lit, marketing, picture books, publishing, writing by Ellen Leventhal 5 Comments

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Although I first met author, Lauren Kerstein in our 2021 marketing group, The Picture Book Scribblers, I am thrilled to welcome her here to talk about what's happening NOW. (We'll get to 2021 later, I promise. ) Lauren, will you tell us a bit about...

24 Aug Robin Newman and a Great Giveaway!

Posted at 19:09h in authors, chapter books, children's literature, kid lit, picture books by Ellen Leventhal 4 Comments

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I am thrilled to have multi-published author, Robin Newman, visit us on the blog today. I met Robin in my 2021 Marketing group, the Picture Book Scribblers, and I'm so glad I did. Robin will be talking about her newest book, coming out soon as...

20 Aug Author Karen Rostoker-Gruber

Posted at 13:10h in authors, children's literature, kid lit, picture books, publishing, writing by Ellen Leventhal 7 Comments

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I am thrilled that my prolific and generous friend, Karen Rostoker-Gruber has stopped by today. I absolutely LOVE her newest book, A Crowded Farmhouse Folktale, and I'm excited that she's sharing some thoughts about it today. Welcome, Karen! First of all, what made you do a...

05 Jul Lisa Katzenberger and NATIONAL REGULAR AVERAGE ORDINARY DAY

Posted at 17:44h in authors, children's literature, holidays, kid lit, picture books by Ellen Leventhal 11 Comments

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In these decidedly UNordinary days, I found extra delight in reading Lisa Katzenberger's wonderful new book. Although I've seen Lisa around online for a while, I really got to know her in our 2021 Promo group, Picture Book Scribblers. But wait! I'm getting ahead of myself....