EL: Welcome, everyone! I'm thrilled to have my friend and critique buddy, Melissa Stoller, back on the blog with her newest book, STELLA'S SPECIAL RECIPE: A ROSH HASHANAH STORY. This is such a sweet and special book. Melissa, this story has a very true ring...
EL: Welcome to another edition of Writing Outside the Lines. As you may know, I love repeat customers because that means that someone we know has another book out in the world. I want to welcome back Candace Spizzirri, who is back with her adorable...
EL: Another incredible writer guest has dropped by today! As has been said many times, one of the best things about writing kidlit (aside from the kids, of course!) is the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people. Joanna Rowland is one of those wonderful...
It's a HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY sort of day! I'm thrilled to introduce Cindy Williams Schrauben and her newest book, Hank's Change of Heart, beautifully illustrated by Sasha Richards. Welcome, Cindy, and Happy Book Birthday! I love reading your books, and Hank's Change of Heart is no...
EL: Another adorable picture book is out in the world! I'm happy to introduce you to Ilana Wieder and her cute book, Shira, the Singing Puppy, beautifully illustrated by Alexandra Colombo. Shira loves to sing, but the humans are not so keen on it...
Another day, another interview with a wonderful author! Rewriting the Rules, written by Danna Zeiger and beautifully illustrated by Josee Bisaillon, is a lovely and important picture book biography. The subject of this book is an incredibly inspiring woman named Kathleen Friel, who was born...
Welcome, everyone! Another day, another fabulous book to talk about. I'm so happy to welcome Heather Stigall to Writing Outside the Lines today. I fell in love with her picture book, Gilbert and the Ghost, and you will too. And it isn't scary at all! If...
I'm excited to welcome author/illustrator Laura Smetana, to the blog today. I am in awe of people who can write gorgeous text and illustrate it just as beautifully. Laura is no exception. Her stunning new book, My Love for You Is Like the Night Sky, celebrates...
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...