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Welcome Author Charlotte Offsay – Giveaway Alert

Today I welcome another wonderful author who I met through Julie Hedlund’s 12x12PB challenge. Charlotte and I connected in 2019 when THE BIG BEACH CLEANUP, illustrated by Katie Rewse had been announced for 2021. Yes, publishing requires hard work and serious patience! I’m excited to see this book out in the world and happy toContinue reading “Welcome Author Charlotte Offsay – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 5/24/21

Congratulations to Janet Hersh, winner of I’M A GLUTEN-SNIFFING SERVICE DOG from author Michal Babay, illustrated by Ela Smietanka. Congratulations to Sara Kruger (SavoringEveryMoment) winner of the picture book critique from author Kari Lavelle, WE MOVE THE WORLD, illustrated by Nabi H Ali. Winners, please email me so that I can connect you with theContinue reading “Winner Announcement 5/24/21”

Welcome Author Phaea Crede – Giveaway Alert

Today we meet Phaea Crede whose debut picture book JET THE CAT (Is NOT a Cat) illustrated by Terry Runyan has had a delayed book birthday, but is coming soon to a bookstore near you. This means you still have time to preorder it from your favorite indie bookstore. Phaea is offering a your choiceContinue reading “Welcome Author Phaea Crede – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Author Kirsti Call – Giveaway Alert

Today I’m excited to share my interview with Kirsti Call who has not one, but two books with a cow as a main character! If you know me, you know my love for cows began in childhood and has never wavered. MOOTILDA’S BAD MOOD, cowritten with Corey Rosen Schwartz and illustrated by Claudia Ranucci cameContinue reading “Welcome Author Kirsti Call – Giveaway Alert”

Winner announcement 5/17/21

Congratulations to Marissa Leigh winner of the virtual classroom visit from Kim Tomsic, including a reading of THE ELEPHANTS COME HOME, illustrated by Hadley Hooper. Also a reminder to Kyla Clark who won the swag bag giveaway from Rosie Pova, please email me so that I can connect you with your prize! Don’t miss outContinue reading “Winner announcement 5/17/21”

Welcome Author Rinda Beach – Giveaway Alert

Rinda Beach and I both had books related to the moon come out in 2019, the anniversary of Apollo 11 landing on the moon. My book, ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON illustrated by Ariel Boroff and Rinda’s book NEIL ARMSTRONG’S WIND TUNNEL, illustrated by Cole Roberts were both part of the year long excitement surroundingContinue reading “Welcome Author Rinda Beach – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Author Elizabeth Shreeve – Giveaway Alert

I’m very excited to share my interview with talented author Elizabeth Shreeve on the book birthday of her new release, OUT OF THE BLUE: How Animals Evolved from Prehistoric Seas illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon. Book birthdays are one of my favorite reasons, okay excuses, to eat cake for breakfast. I hope Elizabeth is enjoying cakeContinue reading “Welcome Author Elizabeth Shreeve – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 5/10/21

Congratulations to Dea Brayden winner of LET LIBERTY RISE, How America’s School Children Helped Save the Statue of Liberty, illustrated by Chuck Groenink. Congratulations to Kyla Clark, winner of the swag bag giveaway from Rosie Pova, author of SUNDAY RAIN, illustrated by Amariah Rauscher. Winners, please email me at ljrwritenow @ gmail.com so that IContinue reading “Winner Announcement 5/10/21”