Ellen Leventhal | Writing Outside the Lines |

25 Aug Commemorating the “Almost Original” FLOOD OF KINDNESS and a GIVEAWAY!

Posted at 06:46h in children's literature, empathy, flood clean up, floods, friendship, Houston, kid lit, kindness, memories, nature, picture books, reflection, Texas, tropical storm, writing by Ellen Leventhal 14 Comments

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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...

03 May Jennifer Kam and a Great Giveaway!

Posted at 13:54h in authors, children's literature, holidays, illustrator, picture books, writing, writing process by Ellen Leventhal 10 Comments

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Another new friend! Hurray! I'm pleased to introduce Jen Kam to all who don't know her. Her new book, UNTIL THE BLUEBERRIES GROW, is a lovely diverse, intergenerational story that is wonderful on so many levels. EL: Welcome Jen! Before we get to your book, will...

29 Mar Sadness, Hope, Peace, and Happy “Almost Birthday” to A FLOOD OF KINDNESS

Posted at 00:40h in authors, children's literature, empathy, picture books, publishing, schools, writing by Ellen Leventhal 13 Comments

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Welcome back to "Writing Outside the Lines." I know it's been a while, and don't worry, I will be back to highlighting and celebrating a lot more Kid Lit writers and illustrators. There are so many wonderful things happening in Kid Lit Land, so STAY...

18 Jan PLANTING FRIENDSHIP with Callie, Kate, Melissa, and Shirin

Posted at 15:06h in authors, children's literature, diversity, friendship, holidays, kindness, nature, peace, picture books, respect, writing, writing process by Ellen Leventhal 9 Comments

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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,...

07 Dec Annette Schottenfeld and A Giveaway…Take Two!

Posted at 19:01h in authors, children's literature, environment, picture books, writing by Ellen Leventhal 6 Comments

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EL: Hello again, everyone! I hope that the internet gremlins are full and are done munching on my images and text. I want to welcome the fabulous (and understanding) Annette Schottenfeld to my blog. AS: Thank you for hosting Obi's Mud Bath and having me...

19 Oct Meet Rochelle Melander, Author and Coach

Posted at 13:20h in authors, middle grade, writing by Ellen Leventhal 0 Comments

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One of the wonderful things about what I do is that I get to meet new people who love kid lit as much as I do. I was very excited when Rochelle Melander contacted me, and I'm thrilled that I'm getting to know her. Now...

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...

01 Sep Teaching in the Time of Corona

Posted at 17:27h in empathy, kindness, masks, respect, schools, writing by Ellen Leventhal 5 Comments

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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...

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...

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...