Ellen Leventhal | Writing Outside the Lines |

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...

31 Dec Here We Go! Happy New Year!

Posted at 21:22h in authors, children's literature, critique groups, friendship, kindness, masks, new year, pandemic, reflection by Ellen Leventhal 12 Comments

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Here we are at the end of another challenging year. But somehow, we made it. I'm not sure I like the "new normal," but we don't have much choice. When my friends had books releasing in 2020 and couldn't do much in-person publicity, I felt so...

21 Jun Summertime and the Living is Hopeful The Sequel: The Revision

Posted at 21:17h in authors, children's literature, floods, memories by Ellen Leventhal 9 Comments

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OK, FRIENDS, THIS ONE SHOULD BE RIGHT. WELL AT LEAST BETTER! MAKE SURE YOU READ THE BOTTOM ABOUT THE GIVEAWAY. :) Happy Summer, everyone! Close your eyes and take a trip back in time with me. What was summer like when you were a kid? For...

27 Mar Blythe Russo: Illustrator and Brand New AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR!

Posted at 14:42h in children's literature, illustrator, kid lit, kindness by Ellen Leventhal 3 Comments

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I am so excited to welcome Blythe Russo, illustrator of our upcoming book, A FLOOD OF KINDNESS (WorthyKids, April 13, 2021), to "Writing Outside the Lines." I LOVE how she illustrated it, and I can't imagine how much work must have gone into creating these...

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...

16 Dec Author, Dawn Young

Posted at 18:27h in authors, children's literature, holidays, kid lit, publishing, rhyme, Uncategorized by Ellen Leventhal 4 Comments

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I am so excited to highlight Dawn Young and her adorable book! Join us as we "chat" :) Dawn, congratulations on your wonderful book, The Night Baafore Christmas. I am blown away by the adorable arc, the impeccable rhyme, and the fabulous illustrations. I am definitely...