To celebrate the release of the TOO PRINCESSY! Board Book, the TOO PRINCESSY! Boredom Buster Blog is back in business. Send me your boredom busting idea during the months of January and February and I’ll publish them on the blog. Then, on 3/1/13, all who send ideas will be entered into a drawing for a… Read more »
As the new year begins, whether you’re dabbling in writing, considering a career as a writer, selling your first book or just curious about the nuances and economics of traditional publishing, you might wonder if children’s authors can make a living. The truth – some do and many don’t. In today’s guest post, award-winning, best-selling… Read more »
Sorry, I’ve been a little distracted the last few weeks. And here’s why. My lovely granddaughter was born.So while my blog has been a little empty, my heart has been very, VERY full.I’ll be back on the blog next week! Wishing you all many blessings in the New Year!Jean
Reprinting my post from National Picture Book Month for those of you who missed it. Have you ever seen kids with picture books they love? They carry them around like security blankets. They chew on them. They sleep with them. They wake with them. And in turn, those beloved books awaken in children a love… Read more »
The 2012 National Book Award Winners. Congratulations to all! New great reads to add to my list! Young People’s Literature William Alexander Goblin Secrets (Margaret K. McElderry Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing) Poetry David Ferry, Bewilderment: New Poems and Translations (University of Chicago Press) Nonfiction Katherine BooBehind the Beautiful Forevers:… Read more »
Picture book ideas can hit at the most unlikely times. In honor of picture book month, I’m reprinting my post from last year’s PiBoIdMo about my most unusual sources of inspiration. 1. YouTubeKids say and do the darndest things, right? And so often, they provide tender or hilarious or wonder-filled inspiration for picture books. But… Read more »
Aren’t these dudes the cutest?Thanks, Judith Snyder, for sharing.
Now that Halloween is over, wreaths, trees and garland will soon be up in the shopping malls. Let the shopping begin. Do you have any kids on your holiday gift list? How about personalized and autographed books for their home library? Autographed books become treasured read-alouds in the present and keepsakes for the future. Here’s… Read more »
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 »
Whenever I talk about my book TIME OUT FOR MONSTERS! I always mention that the story is really about imagination. The students at St. Thomas More School really get that. Along with their librarian, the wonderful Lori Lucas, they let their imaginations run wild on these amazing wall murals. Thanks for sending me the pictures!!!
