July has been a very busy month over here at Writing Outside the Lines, and I couldn't be happier. I'm excited to welcome Stacy S. Jensen to the blog to talk about her new book, BEFORE I LIVED HERE. When you look out your window,...
Welcome, everyone! Another day, another fabulous book to talk about. I'm so happy to welcome Heather Stigall to Writing Outside the Lines today. I fell in love with her picture book, Gilbert and the Ghost, and you will too. And it isn't scary at all! If...
I usually post about new picture books, but why not celebrate older books? July is the second birthday of Ellen Ramsey's adorable book, A BOOK FOR BEAR. So grab some cake and candles, and let's celebrate! I loved this book, and the child in me...
I am so excited to share this special blog post today because it will be double the fun! I'm chatting with Gayle Krause, the author of the very clever Once Upon a Twisted Tale, along with the talented Caroline O'Neal, who whimsically and beautifully illustrated...
I'm excited to welcome author/illustrator Laura Smetana, to the blog today. I am in awe of people who can write gorgeous text and illustrate it just as beautifully. Laura is no exception. Her stunning new book, My Love for You Is Like the Night Sky, celebrates...
I'm thrilled to welcome Jenna Beatrice to the blog today. Her adorable book, Annabelle and the Spaghetti Confetti Surprise will put a smile on your face, for sure. Annabelle, party planner extraordinaire, is working hard on her biggest project yet: the neighborhood block party! Every...
Grace could hardly believe it when her teacher gave her a book-- to keep! Grace was eight years old and never owned a book. So begins Grace Lee Boggs: Gardens of Hope, written by Songju Daemicke and illustrated by Lin. Looking at the cover, I thought...
EL: I'm excited to welcome Laura Bower to the blog today. We met in the 12x12 Picture Book Challenge, and I am so happy she's here today! Laura's picture book, EMILY SNOOK, THE WORLD'S SMALLEST COOK is such a fun book. Although this adorable book...
Welcome to Writing Outside the Lines. Usually, this blog is about authors, illustrators, and others in the book-creating community. But today is different. Today, it is about someone we create for and someone who uses her own passion and creativity to inspire students every day. I...
Welcome to Writing Outside the Lines. Usually, this blog is about authors, illustrators, and others in the book-creating community. But today is different. Today, it is about someone we create for and someone who uses her own passion and creativity to inspire students every day. I...