It’s the most wonderful time of the year! So for all my writer friends out there I’m holding a HOLLY JOLLY PICTURE BOOK PEEK MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2014 Win a free critique of a selected picture book manuscript. Here’s how it works: Sign up for a critique by entering your picture book WORKING TITLE in… Read more »
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What exactly is a Picture Book Peek Week?
A What exactly is a Picture Book Peek Week? It’s my way of paying it forward to other writers. Several times a year I offer a contest on my blog during which writers can win a free critique of a fiction picture book manuscript. Become a follower of my blog or check “Picture Book Peek… Read more »
ALL THROUGH MY TOWN Picture Book Peek 3/11/13!
ALL THROUGH MY TOWN is out in bookstores and libraries throughout my town AND YOURS! “This adorable trip around town will be a big hit with any toddler who has ever been a passenger alongside a busy grownup with errands to run. With fun-packed illustrations for little ones to look at again and again and a… Read more »
TOO PRINCESSY! Picture Book Peek 2/11/13!
This month, “the princess” is making her royal appearance once again in bookstores and libraries everywhere when the TOO PRINCESSY! Board Book hits the shelves. “This high-energy outing sends a clear message: sometimes the simplest toy is the best one.” Publishers Weekly “… kids will want re-reads.” Kirkus Now that’s something to celebrate! So for all… Read more »
Picture Book Peek Week #16 is Part of KidLit Cares!
Hi All – I was just getting ready to post a November Picture Book Peek Week on my blog when Sandy struck. So instead, my critique this time around will be part of an auction to help the victims of Sandy. KidLit Cares is organized by the awesome kidlit author Kate Messner. There you’ll find… Read more »
What Exactly is a Picture Book Peek Week?
What Exactly is a Picture Book Peek Week? It’s my way of paying it forward to other picture book writers. Several times a year I offer a contest on this blog during which writers can win a free critique of a fiction picture book manuscript. Become a follower of my blog and you’ll never miss… Read more »
TIME OUT FOR PICTURE BOOKS Picture Book Peek Contest
On July 31st, TIME OUT FOR MONSTERS! is making a monster appearance on bookstore and library shelves everywhere. “Energetic and appealing to young artists everywhere, this one is a winner.” School Library Journal “Spread after spread is a riot of color, goofy fantasy, and well-choreographed freneticism.” Publishers Weekly “Readers will relate to the main character’s… Read more »
Picture Book Peek #14 to Help Baby Jayden
In place of a regular late spring/early summer Picture Book Peek Week, I’ve donated a critique to an online auction supporting the medical needs of baby Jayden Huynh. Please read Jayden’s compelling story here. Then please consider bidding. The auction begins on 6/2. My critique will be open for bidding on the first day for… Read more »
TOO PRINCESSY! PICTURE BOOK PEEK February 6th!
TOO PRINCESSY! is out and “pinking up” bookstore and library shelves everywhere. “Bright colors and high visual energy match the quick verse … observers will be tickled that as hard as this girl clings to her indefatigable determination to be bored, she’s actually having a quite a romp … and kids will want re-reads.” Kirkus Now… Read more »
Thoughts from Picture Book Peeks: The PB Pitch
What is your book about? It’s probably the most asked question – second only to “Where can I buy it?” – of writers. But how often do your take your answer seriously? Can you sum up your story before the elevator door slams in your face? We hear a lot about pitches and one-sentence summaries… Read more »
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