EL: Happy Monday, everyone! I'm so happy that I met (at least virtually) the incredible Jennifer Bertman. Jenn is a multi-award-winning writer, and I'm excited to learn more about her. Welcome, Jenn! Thanks for being here. Before discussing your books, will you tell us a little...
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: 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,...
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...
Full transparency: I am a retired teacher. I am not in the classroom anymore, but I do have empathy for those who are. After seeing a news clip of a parent ripping a mask off a teacher and physically assaulting her, I was compelled to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...