Ellen Leventhal | Writing Outside the Lines |

09 Jun Author Laura Roettiger and a Giveaway

Posted at 13:54h in authors, children's literature, kid lit, picture books, science, Uncategorized by Ellen Leventhal 17 Comments

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Whenever anyone asks me the best part of writing for children, my answer is "Connection." I love connecting with kids through school visits (I cannot wait to get back to in-person visits!) and connecting with so many wonderful people who write and/or illustrate kids' books....

18 May Charotte Offsay and THE BIG BEACH CLEANUP Plus a Giveaway!

Posted at 21:44h in authors, children's literature, critique groups, nature, picture books, publishing, Uncategorized by Ellen Leventhal 12 Comments

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Summer is around the corner, and I am excited to highlight The Big Beach Cleanup by my friend, Charlotte Offsay. I met Charlotte online several years ago, and we exchanged manuscripts. But then, a year or so later, completely unplanned, I met her in real...

12 May Writer and Agent, Kaitlyn Sanchez and a Giveaway!

Posted at 14:23h in authors, children's literature, critique groups, kid lit, writing process by Ellen Leventhal 111 Comments

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Welcome, Kaitlyn! I'm thrilled to have you here on "Writing Outside the Lines." I can't remember exactly where we "met" in the "kidlit-osphere", but we've been friends for a while now. (Unfortunately, we haven't met in person, and we need to remedy that at some...

27 Mar Blythe Russo: Illustrator and Brand New AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR!

Posted at 14:42h in children's literature, illustrator, kid lit, kindness by Ellen Leventhal 3 Comments

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I am so excited to welcome Blythe Russo, illustrator of our upcoming book, A FLOOD OF KINDNESS (WorthyKids, April 13, 2021), to "Writing Outside the Lines." I LOVE how she illustrated it, and I can't imagine how much work must have gone into creating these...

07 Mar MARIA MARSHALL: BLOGGER, EDITOR, AND SO MUCH MORE

Posted at 15:59h in children's literature, critique groups, Editor, nature, picture books, poetry, writing by Ellen Leventhal 52 Comments

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I thought I'd switch things up a bit and interview one of the most prolific interviewers I know. Welcome to "Writing Outside the Lines," Maria! You've done so much for the kidlit community, and it's time people know more about YOU. EL: Many people know you...

01 Mar HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY, NORENE PAULSON! WHAT’S SILLY HAIR DAY WITH NO HAIR?

Posted at 14:21h in authors, children's literature, diversity, friendship, kid lit, kindness, picture books, revision, writing process by Ellen Leventhal 8 Comments

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EL: Happy Book Birthday!! I can't wait to read this next book! NP: Thank you, Ellen! I’m excited to be back with you to celebrate the launch of my second picture book, WHAT’S SILLY HAIR DAY WITH NO HAIR? EL: I feel like you have the ability...

25 Feb Matt Forrest Esenwine and a GIVEAWAY!!

Posted at 14:56h in authors, children's literature, concept book, critique groups, illustrator, kid lit, poetry, rhyme, writing process by Ellen Leventhal 22 Comments

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EL: It's wonderful having the award-winning Matt Forrest Esenwine on "Writing Outside the Lines" today. Welcome! I know our readers are excited to hear about your latest book that you co-authored with the equally talented Charles Ghigna. I absolutely love this latest book, but I know...

21 Feb Author/ Illustrator Annelouise Mahoney and JULIUS AND MACY: A VERY BRAVE NIGHT

Posted at 19:06h in authors, children's literature, illustrator, kid lit, kindness, picture books, writing process by Ellen Leventhal 4 Comments

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EL: I am thrilled to welcome author/illustrator, Annelouise Mahoney today. We met in our marketing group, "The Picture Book Scribblers," and I'm so happy we did. I was lucky enough to read a review copy of her debut picture book, JULIUS AND MACY: A VERY...

14 Feb Vivian Kirkfield and a “Don’t Miss” Giveaway!

Posted at 00:43h in authors, children's literature, critique groups, Dr. Seuss, kid lit, marketing, non-fiction, older picture book readers, picture books, revision, rule of three by Ellen Leventhal 12 Comments

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It's just a few hours before Valentine's Day, and although I was planning to post this tomorrow (What better Valentine's Day present than a post about Vivian Kirkfield?), Houston, TX is expecting an ice storm tomorrow (yikes!), and I'm pretty sure I will lose my...

17 Jan Rosie Pova: Reading, Writing, and a GIVEAWAY!

Posted at 16:36h in authors, children's literature, failures, kid lit, kindness, moving, picture books, revision, writing by Ellen Leventhal 19 Comments

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This is my second blog post with its official new name, Writing Outside the Lines. In order to write outside the lines, one must be willing to let imagination take flight. I am thrilled to have author (and friend) Rosie Pova back on Writing Outside...