Monthly Archives: August 2021

Welcome Author Andrea Wang – Giveaway Alert

I am thrilled to share my interview with another wonderful member of my local SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) chapter, Andrea Wang. In preCovid times, we were together at a variety of events and the last time I saw her in person she shared news about her then upcoming book, WATERCRESS andContinue reading “Welcome Author Andrea Wang – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 8/30/21

Congratulations to Mia Geiger winner of MY SCHOOL STINKS! from author Becky Scharnhorst and illustrated by Julia Patton. Bonus, Mia also won some cool book swag. Mia, email me at ljrwritenow @ gmail.com so that I can connect you with the author. Don’t miss other giveaways still available from Sylvia Liu, Kimberlee Gard, and DowContinue reading “Winner Announcement 8/30/21”

Welcome Author-Illustrator Dow Phumiruk – Giveaway Alert

I’m so lucky to be part of the Rocky Mountain chapter of SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) which means I’ve met and become friendly with some of the most talented and kindest authors and illustrators. Dow Phumiruk is definitely the embodiment of all of that description. The first book of hers thatContinue reading “Welcome Author-Illustrator Dow Phumiruk – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 8/23/21

Congratulations to Amy Benoit, winner of a picture book critique and the brand new book SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A LIBRARY from author Lindsay Leslie, illustrated by Aviel Basil! Who doesn’t love a double-giveaway to celebrate back-to-school? Amy, please email me ljrwritenow @gmail.com with your address so that I can facilitate your prize. Don’tContinue reading “Winner Announcement 8/23/21”

Welcome Author Kimberlee Gard – Giveaway Alert

I’m excited to feature another local author who I have been lucky enough to be with at some in person events. Kimberlee Gard is the author of SNOOZAPALOOZA , illustrated by Vivian Mineker which might be the most fun title ever and definitely made my favorite two year old and me giggle. Kimberlee also hasContinue reading “Welcome Author Kimberlee Gard – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 8/16/21

Congratulations to Lauren Kerstein, winner of the picture book critique from the amazing Tara Lazar! This is truly a coveted prize; so many comments on the interview post. If you didn’t win, please comment on the other open giveaways from Lindsay Leslie, Becky Scharnhorst, Sylvia Liu, and tomorrow’s interview will be with Kimberlee Gard. Tara’sContinue reading “Winner Announcement 8/16/21”