Ellen Leventhal | Writing Outside the Lines |

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...

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...

12 Jan Gabi Snyder and TWO DOGS ON A TRIKE. Plus “Gabi’s Great Giveaway!”

Posted at 03:38h in authors, children's literature, concept book, critique groups, kid lit, picture books, publishing, revision, writing by Ellen Leventhal 5 Comments

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I am thrilled to welcome author extraordinaire Gabi Snyder to my (newly named) blog, Writing Outside the Lines. I recently read her adorable book, TWO DOGS ON A TRIKE, and I guarantee that kids and kids at heart will love it. Welcome, Gabi. I'm so...

01 Jan A YEAR THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY

Posted at 00:23h in authors, children's literature, holidays, kid lit, kindness, new year, pandemic, picture books, reflection, writing by Ellen Leventhal 10 Comments

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With apologies to FDR, I am happy to say good-bye to “a year that will live in infamy.” The pandemic, economic problems, and social and political unrest were the earmarks of this year. It makes me sad, but not without hope. Although this blog is usually...

10 Dec MELISSA STOLLER AND SADIE’S SHABBAT STORIES

Posted at 16:10h in authors, chapter books, children's literature, critique groups, kid lit, publishing by Ellen Leventhal 2 Comments

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EL: I am thrilled to have Melissa Stoller back with me today. Melissa and I first met as "Spork Sisters" with Clear Fork Publishing and have been friends ever since. We are now in the 2021 Word Birds marketing group together and get to virtually...

01 Dec Author, Norene Paulson and a Great Giveaway!

Posted at 17:59h in authors, children's literature, kid lit, kindness, picture books, publishing, Twitter pitch by Ellen Leventhal 11 Comments

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I am so happy to highlight Norene Paulson and her wonderful debut, Benny's True Colors which released November 17, 2020. I've read this lovely story, but I will let Norene tell you more herself. Norene is a fellow #Picture Book Scribbler, and I'm so glad I...