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Picture Book Peek Week #2 – And the Winners Are …
Oh, I hate that I only have time for 3 this week. There were so many titles I loved. So many manuscripts I wanted to read -proving I need to do this more often. But I’m absolutely thrilled with the winners. And I’ll have you know that the selection process was extremely official. My husband,… Read more »
Get Your Picture Book Ready for PB Peek Week #2!
Picture Book Peek Week #2 is coming July 20th. Is your manuscript ready? Check out this helpful video.
Picture Book Peek Week #2 Coming July 20th!!
Back by popular demand: Picture Book Peek WeekFree critiques of select PB manuscripts – including those wretched rhymers (Yup, 3 of my upcoming PBs are written in verse!) Peek Week #2 begins July 20th. I’ve changed up the format a bit. Here’s how it will work: Sign up for a critique by entering your FULL… Read more »
5 Page Critique from Author Jean Reidy
5 Page Critique from Author Jean Reidy Posted using ShareThis
NEW! 5 Page Critique from Author Jean Reidy
NEW! 5 Page Critique from Author Jean Reidy Posted using ShareThis
Is Dewey Decimal Done?
See yesterday’s Denver Post article “Adams County Libraries Shelving Dewey Decimal.” It appears some local libraries are reorganizing their shelves in a Barnes & Noble sort of way. At first glance, I feel as though bookstore systems like WordThink cater to store browsers who visit categorical sections and peruse the possibilities. But I wonder if… Read more »
Picture Book Peek Week #1 Winners Announced!
Oh wow! So many titles and perhaps more to come. And they all sound like winners to me. I’m so honored that you all took advantage of my humble offer. And I loved that you had your pointers poised on that send button right at noon Eastern Time. Just so you know, the time stamp… Read more »
Children’s Book Week begins Monday May 11th!!
Drum roll please! The Children’s Choice Book Awards will be announced next week. And while the voting is closed, you can still take a peek at the finalists. While you’re at it, check out the terrific resources the Children’s Book Council provided for Children’s Book Week . You’ll find nifty took kits and ideas for… Read more »
A Little Stand-Up with Lois Lowry
Having read her books like THE GIVER, GATHERING BLUE and NUMBER THE STARS I had almost forgotten that Lois Lowry has her ANASTASIA KRUPNIK side (do you remember what Anastasia wants to name the baby?) as well. Take a look at her hilarious judge’s decision process in School Library Journal’s “Battle of the Kids Books”… Read more »
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