EL: Welcome to Fall, everyone! As the season turns to pumpkin spice and apple picking, it's the perfect time to introduce THE SORRY SEEDS by Tina Shepardson and Bong Hyun Shin. When Courtney takes an apple from Ms. Smith's tree without asking, Ms. Smith is...
EL: Welcome to Writing Outside the Lines! Many of you may know author and blogger, Mary Boone, but you may not be familiar YET with her newest book, SCHOOL OF FISH. This is a book I wish I had when I was teaching. It is...
EL: I am super excited to highlight Joyce Schriebman's debut picture book, OY, SANTA! THERE'S A LATKE TO LEARN ABOUT HANUKKAH. Full confession, Joyce is a CP, and I have loved this book since its inception. This book is laugh-out-loud funny, yet serious too. How...
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to VEENA AND THE RED ROTI : A STORY OF HOPE DURING PARTITION, written by Namita Mehra and illustrated by Beena Mistry! I'm thrilled to share another winning book from Namita Moolani Mehra. I met Namita in the marketing group PB Spree a...
EL: Today we have a repeat customer, and I couldn't be happier. Please help me welcome Ann Koffsky back to Writing Outside the Lines. Her latest story resonates with me on several levels. We read many stories about "Girl Power" and many stories about people...
EL: I am happy to introduce my friend, Tonya Duncan Ellis to anyone who doesn't know her. She is a fellow member of SCBWI-Houston and a wonderful writer and human being. Although when I first met her, she was known for her adorable Sophie Washington...
EL: I can't remember exactly when I "met" Jolene Gutierrez, but I feel like we've known each other for a while. I've loved all her books, and these two upcoming ones are no exception. Some day I hope to be able to get rid of...
I am thrilled to welcome my friend, Jessica Stremer to Writing Outside the Lines. I met Jessica in the fabulous marketing group, PBSpree, and I'm so happy for her success as she continues to soar. We're going to be talking about two of her books...
Hello everyone! I want to welcome Kelly D. Robers to Writing Outside the Lines. Kelly's debut picture book is Shaky Quaky Jake, illustrated by Jveria Gauhar. This lovely book introduces the reader to a child with Essential Tremor. Sometimes Jake gets overwhelmed and needs time...
EL: I love finding new books and meeting new kidlit people. Today I'm excited to introduce you to Bernard Gumz, author/illustrator of the extremely fun book, SKRUM. Follow old Barnabus as he runs from a purple furball named SKRUM. Yes, a furball. I'll let Bernard...