Congratulations to Jennifer Cowan, winner of the “your choice” giveaway from Marcia Berneger! Please let us know if you would like a picture book critique or a copy of Marcia’s book BUSTER THE LITTLE GARBAGE TRUCK, illustrated by Kevin Zimmer.
Last week’s interview and giveaway with Molly Ruttan, author and illustrator of SOMETHING WILD, is still available and coming in May, you’re going to want to be sure to see my interviews with two more author-illustrators, Marie Boyd and Bonnie Kelso.
And just a reminder, this is National Library Week so if you can’t buy all the books you want to read and still want to support authors, please check them out from your library and ask your library to purchase them if they don’t already own them.
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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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