Ellen Leventhal | Writing Outside the Lines |

09 Sep Charlotte Offsay: HOW TO RETURN A MONSTER and a GIVEAWAY!

Posted at 14:17h in authors, children's literature, humor, picture books, publishing, siblings, writing by Ellen Leventhal 5 Comments

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Welcome back, Charlotte! I'm thrilled to have my friend and fellow Picture Book Scribbler, Charlotte Offsay back on "Writing Outside the Lines." This time she is going to talk to us about her latest book, HOW TO RETURN A MONSTER. I've read the book, and...

21 Jul Michal Babay

Posted at 14:09h in authors, children's literature, picture books, service dogs by Ellen Leventhal 5 Comments

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Today we welcome, my friend Michal Babay to "Writing Outside the Lines." Michal and I "met" (sorry to say not in real life...

12 Jul Janie Reinart: WHEN WATER MAKES MUD and a GIVEAWAY

Posted at 13:46h in children's literature, illustrator, picture books, settlements by Ellen Leventhal 15 Comments

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We are in for a treat with my friend, Janie Reinart, visiting us today. Janie and I met in person at a non-fiction writing retreat in 2016, and aside from being a wonderful writer, Janie is a pretty great person! Thanks for being here, Janie. Before...

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...

28 Jun SITA SINGH, BIRDS OF A FEATHER, AND A GIVEAWAY!

Posted at 14:31h in authors, children's literature, kid lit, peacocks, picture books by Ellen Leventhal 6 Comments

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I'm thrilled to welcome my friend, Sita Singh, to "Writing Outside the Lines." Sita and I are in the marketing group, The Picture Book Scribblers, together, and as I've said many times, one of the best things about writing children's books is the friends we...

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...

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...

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...