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Welcome Author Alda P. Dobbs – Giveaway Alert

I’m excited to share my interview with Alda P. Dobbs whose middle grade debut BAREFOOT DREAMS OF PETRA LUNA exemplifies why I love reading middle grade books. Her writing is rich the story includes interesting details of the Mexican Revolution, and most importantly, it is a marvelous story that takes the reader on a rideContinue reading “Welcome Author Alda P. Dobbs – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Author Henry Herz – Giveaway Alert

Today’s interview with author Henry Herz celebrates the book birthday for his latest book, I AM SMOKE, illustrated by Mercè López. I hope you are reading this post while enjoying a lovely slice of cake topped with candles so you can appreciate smoke in your own home. When you’ve finished your cake, be sure toContinue reading “Welcome Author Henry Herz – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 9/6/21

Congratulations to Lindsay Maeve winner of a signed copy of MANTATEE’S BEST FRIEND and a bookmark from author Sylvia Liu! Also, reaching out to last week’s winner Mia Gieger who won MY SCHOOL STINKS! from author Becky Scharnhorst illustrated by Julia Patton. Winners, please email me at ljrwritenow at Gmail.com Don’t forget there are stillContinue reading “Winner Announcement 9/6/21”

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”