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...

17 May Candace Spizzirri and a Great Giveaway!

Posted at 13:48h in authors, children's literature, environment, illustrator, kid lit, picture books by Ellen Leventhal 4 Comments

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Welcome, everyone! I've said before that writing can be a lonely endeavor with lots of highs and lows and twists and turns. But on this journey, I also get to meet incredible people along the way. So, I was thrilled to meet Candace Spizzirri and...

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...

25 Feb Matt Forrest Esenwine and a GIVEAWAY!!

Posted at 14:56h in authors, children's literature, concept book, critique groups, illustrator, kid lit, poetry, rhyme, writing process by Ellen Leventhal 22 Comments

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EL: It's wonderful having the award-winning Matt Forrest Esenwine on "Writing Outside the Lines" today. Welcome! I know our readers are excited to hear about your latest book that you co-authored with the equally talented Charles Ghigna. I absolutely love this latest book, but I know...

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...

10 Dec MELISSA STOLLER AND SADIE’S SHABBAT STORIES

Posted at 16:10h in authors, chapter books, children's literature, critique groups, kid lit, publishing by Ellen Leventhal 2 Comments

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EL: I am thrilled to have Melissa Stoller back with me today. Melissa and I first met as "Spork Sisters" with Clear Fork Publishing and have been friends ever since. We are now in the 2021 Word Birds marketing group together and get to virtually...

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...

20 Aug Author Karen Rostoker-Gruber

Posted at 13:10h in authors, children's literature, kid lit, picture books, publishing, writing by Ellen Leventhal 7 Comments

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I am thrilled that my prolific and generous friend, Karen Rostoker-Gruber has stopped by today. I absolutely LOVE her newest book, A Crowded Farmhouse Folktale, and I'm excited that she's sharing some thoughts about it today. Welcome, Karen! First of all, what made you do a...