Ellen Leventhal | Writing Outside the Lines |

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...

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...

21 Nov Editor, Author, and Arc Angel, Alayne Kay Christian

Posted at 16:02h in authors, chapter books, children's literature, holidays, kid lit, kindness, non-fiction, picture books, writing by Ellen Leventhal 3 Comments

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I am thrilled to have my friend, the talented Alayne Kay Christian here with us today. She is the acquisitions editor and creative director at Blue Whale Press as well as a multi-published author. She is a VERY busy lady, but she's not too busy to visit with me here and to offer a great GIVEAWAY! :)

13 Nov WORLD KINDNESS DAY

Posted at 17:53h in authors, bullying, children's literature, diversity, flood clean up, floods, holidays, kid lit, kindness, picture books, tropical storm by Ellen Leventhal 1 Comment

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Today is World Kindness Day, and although my upcoming release is featured, this post isn't about this book. (Although I do feel like it might be just a bit of blatant self-promotion. I apologize. And yes, it is ready for pre-order). But HONESTLY, that's not what...

08 Oct THE STARING CONTEST and Nick Solis (and a giveaway!)

Posted at 00:30h in authors, children's literature, kid lit, picture books, publishing, writing by Ellen Leventhal 2 Comments

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There is an embarrassment of riches in children's literature these days! I'm thrilled to host another friend from The Picture Book Scribblers, my 2021 marketing group, who has a book out NOW! I have to say that my typing may not be the best because...

08 Sep Rosie, and Charlie, and Lauren, Oh My!

Posted at 19:14h in authors, children's literature, kid lit, marketing, picture books, publishing, writing by Ellen Leventhal 5 Comments

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Although I first met author, Lauren Kerstein in our 2021 marketing group, The Picture Book Scribblers, I am thrilled to welcome her here to talk about what's happening NOW. (We'll get to 2021 later, I promise. ) Lauren, will you tell us a bit about...