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08 Aug Francie Dekker and a Giveaway!

Posted at 13:25h in authors, children's literature, food, picture books, respect, sharing by Ellen Leventhal 5 Comments

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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...

18 Jul Ann Koffsky and a GIVEAWAY!

Posted at 14:14h in children's literature, illustrator by Ellen Leventhal 11 Comments

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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...

17 May Candace Spizzirri and a Great Giveaway!

Posted at 13:48h in authors, children's literature, environment, illustrator, kid lit, picture books by Ellen Leventhal 4 Comments

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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...

03 May Jennifer Kam and a Great Giveaway!

Posted at 13:54h in authors, children's literature, holidays, illustrator, picture books, writing, writing process by Ellen Leventhal 10 Comments

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Another new friend! Hurray! I'm pleased to introduce Jen Kam to all who don't know her. Her new book, UNTIL THE BLUEBERRIES GROW, is a lovely diverse, intergenerational story that is wonderful on so many levels. EL: Welcome Jen! Before we get to your book, will...

12 Apr Sarah Bagley Steele and THE HAPPIEST KID

Posted at 23:10h in authors, children's literature, picture books, publishing, SEL, writing process by Ellen Leventhal 2 Comments

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It's always such fun to meet new kid lit creators, and although some of you may know her already (and if not, you need to), I just met author Sarah Bagley Steele. She is the talented author of THE HAPPIEST KID, which debuted from Yeehoo...

29 Mar Sadness, Hope, Peace, and Happy “Almost Birthday” to A FLOOD OF KINDNESS

Posted at 00:40h in authors, children's literature, empathy, picture books, publishing, schools, writing by Ellen Leventhal 13 Comments

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Welcome back to "Writing Outside the Lines." I know it's been a while, and don't worry, I will be back to highlighting and celebrating a lot more Kid Lit writers and illustrators. There are so many wonderful things happening in Kid Lit Land, so STAY...

18 Jan PLANTING FRIENDSHIP with Callie, Kate, Melissa, and Shirin

Posted at 15:06h in authors, children's literature, diversity, friendship, holidays, kindness, nature, peace, picture books, respect, writing, writing process by Ellen Leventhal 9 Comments

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EL: Several months ago, I posted a cover reveal for this lovely book, PLANTING FRIENDSHIP: PEACE, SALAAM, SHALOM, written by Callie Metler, Shirin Rahman, and Melissa Stoller and illustrated by Kate Talbot. I'm excited that it's out in the world now (as of Oct. 19,...

31 Dec Here We Go! Happy New Year!

Posted at 21:22h in authors, children's literature, critique groups, friendship, kindness, masks, new year, pandemic, reflection by Ellen Leventhal 12 Comments

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Here we are at the end of another challenging year. But somehow, we made it. I'm not sure I like the "new normal," but we don't have much choice. When my friends had books releasing in 2020 and couldn't do much in-person publicity, I felt so...

07 Dec Annette Schottenfeld and A Giveaway…Take Two!

Posted at 19:01h in authors, children's literature, environment, picture books, writing by Ellen Leventhal 6 Comments

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EL: Hello again, everyone! I hope that the internet gremlins are full and are done munching on my images and text. I want to welcome the fabulous (and understanding) Annette Schottenfeld to my blog. AS: Thank you for hosting Obi's Mud Bath and having me...

03 Dec Annette Schottenfeld and a GIVEAWAY

Posted at 14:38h in children's literature, empathy, picture books by Ellen Leventhal 2 Comments

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EL: Hi everyone! I want to welcome author Annette Schottenfeld to "Writing Outside the Lines" today. Thanks for being here, Annette. AS: Thank you for hosting Obi's Mud Bath and having me on your blog. I'm thrilled to be here! Follow your own path. Whether you are...