It's always extra special to highlight a book I've seen in development. I am lucky enough to be in a critique group with the amazing Ann Koffsky, and I saw this book in its infancy. This story about the friendship between a Jewish peddler and...
I am happy to welcome Angela DeGroot, author of NOT POP POP to the blog today. This book blew me away the first time I read it. At the library, Brian sees a man who looks a lot like his Pop Pop but is not...
EL: Hello, everyone! I'm happy to welcome Lydia Lukidis back to Writing Outside the Lines. Her newest book, UP, UP HIGH: The Secret Poetry of Earth's Atmosphere, published by Capstone Editions, is another winner! This book is one I wish I had when I was...
EL: Happy New Year, everyone! I wish you all a year filled with health, happiness, and peace. As we enter this new year, I am thrilled to welcome author Carol Munro to the blog. Her newest book, SPRINGTIME STORKS: A MIGRATION LOVE STORY illustrated by...
EL: Just in time for the winter holidays, I want to welcome Janie Emaus to Writing Outside the Lines where she'll talk about her book, Latkes for Santa Claus. But before we jump into that, Janie, will you tell us a little bit about yourself?...
One of the best things about writing for kids is what I call "found community", and I am thrilled to highlight my new friend, Kim A. Larson and her adorable debut picture book, Goat's Boat Won't Float. With wonderful illustrations by Gozde Eyce, this book...
EL: Happy November! It's time to welcome Gina Soldano to the blog today to discuss her book, Nia's Rescue Box. This book tells the story of Nia, a young girl experiencing food insecurity. When she visits a food rescue, at first she is embarrassed to...
EL: Welcome, everyone! I am excited about hosting my friend, Karen Rostoker-Gruber on the blog today. Karen was one of my first kidlit friends, and she is not only prolific but also very generous to all of us. By the way, did you notice Karen's...
EL: Welcome, everyone! I'm excited to host author Moni Ritchie Hadley on the blog today. I had seen Moni around the "Kidlit-verse" (yes, I made that up, but hey, Spiderverse isn't a real word, either, is it?), but I was lucky to meet her in...
EL: Happy Tuesday, everyone! I'm thrilled to welcome author Stephanie Wildman to Writing Outside the Lines today. A few years ago, I won a copy of Brave in the Water, and I was hooked on her writing. Today, Stephanie is celebrating the release of Ghost...