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25 Aug Commemorating the “Almost Original” FLOOD OF KINDNESS and a GIVEAWAY!

Posted at 06:46h in children's literature, empathy, flood clean up, floods, friendship, Houston, kid lit, kindness, memories, nature, picture books, reflection, Texas, tropical storm, writing by Ellen Leventhal 14 Comments

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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...

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...

01 Oct Happy Book Birthday to Laurie Smollett Kutscera and MAYA’S TREASURE!

Posted at 13:21h in authors, children's literature, critique groups, friendship, illustrator, kid lit, nature, picture books, publishing by Ellen Leventhal 10 Comments

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[video width="2000" height="1294" mp4="https://ellenleventhal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Happy-Birthday-Book-3.mp4"][/video] I'm excited to celebrate the book birthday of Maya's Treasure, a gorgeous book by my friend, author/illustrator, Laurie Smollett Kutscera! If you've read this blog before, you'll know that I am in absolute awe of author/illustrators, and Laurie is no exception. Her...

01 Jul COVER REVEAL! PLANTING FRIENDSHIP: PEACE, SALAAM, SHALOM

Posted at 19:57h in friendship, illustrator, peace, picture books by Ellen Leventhal 10 Comments

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I've been waiting to see the cover of this beautiful new book, and now, we all get to see it! I am thrilled to host the cover reveal of PLANTING FRIENDSHIP: PEACE, SALAAM, SHALOM. It is co-written by Callie Metler, Shirin Rahman, and Melissa Stoller...

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...