Ellen Leventhal | Writing Outside the Lines |

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...

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...

24 Aug Robin Newman and a Great Giveaway!

Posted at 19:09h in authors, chapter books, children's literature, kid lit, picture books by Ellen Leventhal 4 Comments

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I am thrilled to have multi-published author, Robin Newman, visit us on the blog today. I met Robin in my 2021 Marketing group, the Picture Book Scribblers, and I'm so glad I did. Robin will be talking about her newest book, coming out soon as...

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...

12 Nov Writing, Marketing, and Living in the Age of Social Media

Posted at 23:11h in authors, children's literature, failures, kid lit, marketing, picture books, reflection by Ellen Leventhal 12 Comments

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In the nineteen sixties there was an ad campaign titled “The Pepsi Generation." The people in the commercials frolicked on the beach, danced at amazing parties (where nobody was left out or feeling anxious), and when they smiled, their perfect mouths were filled with sparkly...

04 Apr Gayle Krause, New Book, Fabulous Giveaway!

Posted at 13:12h in authors, children's literature, critique groups, kid lit, marketing, picture books, publishing, Uncategorized, writing by Ellen Leventhal 10 Comments

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One of the best parts of being involved in the children's literature community is the friends I've made. I am so happy that the prolific author, Gayle Krause, is one of those friends. Thanks for dropping by, Gayle. I am thrilled to have you. Thank you for...

08 Apr Author Cynthia Surrisi

Posted at 13:58h in authors, children's literature, critique groups, kid lit, middle grade, picture books, publishing, revision, Uncategorized, writing by Ellen Leventhal 2 Comments

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I am thrilled to highlight the versatile, talented, and all around wonderful author, Cynthia Surrisi. I "met" "Cynthia in The Best 2018 Picture Book Release Group Ever", and I'm glad I did. Sit down, grab a cup of coffee and a cookie, because Cynthia has...

02 Mar Nancy Takes Her Shot! An Interview with Nancy Churnin

Posted at 02:12h in authors, bullying, children's literature, diversity, kid lit, marketing, non-fiction, picture books, publishing, revision, Uncategorized by Ellen Leventhal 2 Comments

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A few years ago, I was fortunate to meet fellow Texan, Nancy Churnin, while at Kristen Fulton’s WOW retreat in Georgia. I knew that Nancy had written a book about a Deaf baseball player, and I was intrigued. I couldn’t wait to meet her. The...

31 Oct Author, Jenna Grodzicki

Posted at 21:28h in authors, children's literature, critique groups, kid lit, picture books, Uncategorized, writing by Ellen Leventhal 5 Comments

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Today, Jenna Grodzicki popped in to visit. I first met Jenna at Kristen Fulton's WOW retreat in July 2016. I clearly remember talking to her on a shuttle on the way into town. She was telling me about her upcoming book, Pixie's Adventure, and I was...