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....
It's Summer 2020, and most of us find ourselves in a new, strange position. Years from now, how will we remember this time? Historic? Uncertain? Unprecedented? Maybe The Summer of Zoom and Heartbreak. I've sat down to write this post countless times. It didn't feel right...
A quick show of hands. Who is having trouble carrying on as usual? I certainly am. However, I am acutely aware of the fact that my family and I are among the lucky ones. Over here at my house, we are healthy, and my children...
I am so excited to highlight Dawn Young and her adorable book! Join us as we "chat" :) Dawn, congratulations on your wonderful book, The Night Baafore Christmas. I am blown away by the adorable arc, the impeccable rhyme, and the fabulous illustrations. I am definitely...
In the nineteen sixties there was an ad campaign titled “The Pepsi Generation." The people in the commercials frolicked on the beach, danced at amazing parties (where nobody was left out or feeling anxious), and when they smiled, their perfect mouths were filled with sparkly...
One of the best parts of being involved in the children's literature community is the friends I've made. I am so happy that the prolific author, Gayle Krause, is one of those friends. Thanks for dropping by, Gayle. I am thrilled to have you. Thank you for...
I have no idea why the pictures on my last blog post came out sideways! I hope it's not an omen on the new year! My apologies!! ...
I was recently asked how long it took me to write Lola Can’t Leap. The answer is far from simple. And I absolutely would not have gotten it done without the love and support of all my friends in the KidLit community! I started thinking...
IT'S BACK! SUSANNA HILL'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY STORY CONTEST! We all know that children's stories shouldn't be long, especially when holiday treats are scattered all around! What child wants to listen to a long drawn out story when visions of sugar plums are dancing in his head? ...
I am thrilled to highlight the versatile, talented, and all around wonderful author, Cynthia Surrisi. I "met" "Cynthia in The Best 2018 Picture Book Release Group Ever", and I'm glad I did. Sit down, grab a cup of coffee and a cookie, because Cynthia has...