Congratulations to Lana Montalban winner of the critique giveaway from Catherine Ciocchi, author of SCIENCE MATTER AND THE BASEBALL PARK, illustrated by Chantelle and Burgen Thorne and published by Gnome Road. Lana, please email me so that I can connect you with Catherine for your prize.
Readers, did you see my interview on Tuesday with Stephanie Gibeault celebrating her debut TOBY TOOTLES which releases next week? Go check it out! And come back on 3/21 when another Picture Book Gold friend Jill Dana stops by to share her new book BUTTERNUT & BUTTERCUP!
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I'm a reading specialist and award winning educator from Chicago. While living in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado for nine years, I spent time hiking on the trails with my Goldendoodle Charlie and friends, writing, working in a literacy program at the Boulder Public Library, and mentoring writers and teachers. I love visiting schools. My books combine STEM and Kindness. "Aliana Reaches for the Moon" a picture book that draws inspiration from the moon and the curiosity of children, inviting children to be creative, explore, and experiment. "An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story" a picture book told in the form of a newscast which skillfully balances the serious subject of forest fires with compassion and humor to help children navigate this important topic through the real events of 2020. I moved to Northern New Jersey in 2025 and am working on new projects.
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Hi! I’m Lana Montalban, winner of Catherine Ciocci’s critique!
Yay! 😀
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Congratulations, Lana!
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Hi Laura,
I hope this finds you in great spirits.
I can’t find Catherine’s contact anywhere. Could you please facilitate it again?
Thank you,
Lana
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Hi Lana, I’ve emailed you the information. Thank you.
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