One of the best things about writing for kids is what I call "found community", and I am thrilled to highlight my new friend, Kim A. Larson and her adorable debut picture book, Goat's Boat Won't Float. With wonderful illustrations by Gozde Eyce, this book...
EL: Happy November! It's time to welcome Gina Soldano to the blog today to discuss her book, Nia's Rescue Box. This book tells the story of Nia, a young girl experiencing food insecurity. When she visits a food rescue, at first she is embarrassed to...
EL: Welcome, everyone! I am excited about hosting my friend, Karen Rostoker-Gruber on the blog today. Karen was one of my first kidlit friends, and she is not only prolific but also very generous to all of us. By the way, did you notice Karen's...
EL: Welcome, everyone! I'm excited to host author Moni Ritchie Hadley on the blog today. I had seen Moni around the "Kidlit-verse" (yes, I made that up, but hey, Spiderverse isn't a real word, either, is it?), but I was lucky to meet her in...
EL: Happy Tuesday, everyone! I'm thrilled to welcome author Stephanie Wildman to Writing Outside the Lines today. A few years ago, I won a copy of Brave in the Water, and I was hooked on her writing. Today, Stephanie is celebrating the release of Ghost...
EL: Welcome to Fall, everyone! As the season turns to pumpkin spice and apple picking, it's the perfect time to introduce THE SORRY SEEDS by Tina Shepardson and Bong Hyun Shin. When Courtney takes an apple from Ms. Smith's tree without asking, Ms. Smith is...
EL: Welcome to Writing Outside the Lines! Many of you may know author and blogger, Mary Boone, but you may not be familiar YET with her newest book, SCHOOL OF FISH. This is a book I wish I had when I was teaching. It is...
EL: I am super excited to highlight Joyce Schriebman's debut picture book, OY, SANTA! THERE'S A LATKE TO LEARN ABOUT HANUKKAH. Full confession, Joyce is a CP, and I have loved this book since its inception. This book is laugh-out-loud funny, yet serious too. How...
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to VEENA AND THE RED ROTI : A STORY OF HOPE DURING PARTITION, written by Namita Mehra and illustrated by Beena Mistry! I'm thrilled to share another winning book from Namita Moolani Mehra. I met Namita in the marketing group PB Spree a...
EL: Today we have a repeat customer, and I couldn't be happier. Please help me welcome Ann Koffsky back to Writing Outside the Lines. Her latest story resonates with me on several levels. We read many stories about "Girl Power" and many stories about people...