I hope you've all read the last blog post on Shachi Kaushik and Aishwara Tandon's beautiful book, DIWALI IN MY NEW HOME. In my excitement about the incredible prize Shachi is offering, I forgot to let you know how to get in the running to win...
I am excited to welcome a new friend, Shachi Kaushik, to "Writing Outside the Lines." Diwali, like many other holidays, falls at different times depending on the year. In 2022, it was in October, but it's never too late to read a wonderful picture book...
It's an exciting day here over here at Writing Outside the Lines! I met the amazing Caroline Perry in my marketing group, PB SPree, and I am so excited that she is visiting the blog today. Her debut picture book, THE CORGI AND THE QUEEN,...
Happy Halloween! You may be surrounded by pumpkins, candy, and a few witches, but the book we'll be chatting about today is filled with GOBLINS! I am so excited to welcome the incredible and prolific author Jacqueline Jules to Writing Outside the Lines today. Because of...
Comforting as hugging a beloved stuffed animal. This is how Kirkus described TEDDY LET'S GO, by my friend Michelle Nott, and illustrated by Nahid Kazemi. I don't always agree with Kirkus reviews, but for this one, they nailed it. And how much do you love...
EL: I'm thrilled to welcome to Razeena Omar Gutta, all the way from Brisbane, Australia! She's here to chat about her wonderful debut picture book, HANA'S HUNDREDS OF HIJABS. It's coming out on September 20 and ready for pre-sale NOW! I totally enjoyed reading this...
Dear Readers, I usually post interviews about other kid-lit creators, but today, the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, I'd like to tell you a little about the background of our book, A FLOOD OF KINDNESS. I know the book is not new, but I hope it's...
EL: Happy Monday! I am thrilled to welcome author Francie Dekker to Writing Outside the Lines. When you read her debut picture book, OUR WORLD OF DUMPLINGS, you will be happy and hungry at the same time. I definitely recommend it! Welcome, Francie! Let's dig right...
EL: Welcome back to Writing Outside the Lines! Today I am thrilled to highlight one of the most prolific writers I know. What's that? Don't just call Ann Koffsky a writer because she illustrates too? Well, yes, that's true! Oh, and I'm honored to be...
Welcome, everyone! I've said before that writing can be a lonely endeavor with lots of highs and lows and twists and turns. But on this journey, I also get to meet incredible people along the way. So, I was thrilled to meet Candace Spizzirri and...