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Teacher Appreciation Week Memory

I’ve had this bookmark for many years. If you’ve never taught a child to read, or watched the magic of their realization that the symbols (letters) combine to make sounds to form words, you may not understand. This is where it begins. But my goal was never to ‘just teach reading.’ I wanted to teachContinue reading “Teacher Appreciation Week Memory”

Winner Announcement 5/4/23

Congratulations to Heather Bell, winner of SOMETHING WILD and some amazing swag from author-illustrator Molly Ruttan! Thank you Molly for being on the blog! Heather, please email me so that I can connect you with your prizes! I’m so excited to have two more author-illustrator interviews and giveaways still available including: Marie Boyd who wasContinue reading “Winner Announcement 5/4/23”

Welcome Author-Illustrator Marie Boyd

Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to debut author-illustrator Marie Boyd, who has so many talents and I’m truly in awe of her art. Wait until you see the illustrations in her book, JUST A WORM which was released March 14, by Greenwillow Books, an imprint of Harper Collins. Marie created them throughContinue reading “Welcome Author-Illustrator Marie Boyd”

Welcome Author-Illustrator Molly Ruttan – Giveaway Alert

I’m excited to share my interview with Molly Ruttan who is an author – illustrator and part of my promotion group Picture Book Gold . Her latest book, SOMETHING WILD, is an exquisite picture book about Hannah, a little girl who loves playing the violin but stage fright strikes before her recital. Hannah’s imagination runsContinue reading “Welcome Author-Illustrator Molly Ruttan – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement – 4/25/23

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, isContinue reading “Winner Announcement – 4/25/23”

Winner Announcement 4/6/23

Congratulations Kendra Dillon, winner of Jill Dana’s fabulous giveaway, BUTTERNUT & BUTTERCUP, illustrated by Rachel Tan-Hwee. Thank you Jill for being on the blog. Kendra, email me your mailing address so that I can share it with Jill. Don’t miss my interview from Tuesday, 4/4 with author Marcia Bergner, celebrating her new picture book, BUSYContinue reading “Winner Announcement 4/6/23”

Welcome Author Marcia Berneger – Giveaway Alert

Today I’m celebrating another book from a Picture Book Gold friend, Marcia Berneger. On Valentine’s Day BUSY FEET, illustrated by Susan Chapman stomped, tiptoed, and wiggled its way into the world. It’s a fun book and Marcia has been very busy sharing it at book stores and library story times. Today she’s going to shareContinue reading “Welcome Author Marcia Berneger – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 3/23/23

Congratulations Julie Hauswirth, winner of Stephanie Gibeault’s wonderful giveaway, TOBY TOOTLES, illustrated by Mary Sullivan. Thank you, Stephanie for being on the blog. Julie email me at ljrwritenow @ g mail dot com with your mailing address. Tuesday I shared my interview with Picture Book Gold friend Jill Dana author of BUTTERNUT & BUTTERCUP, andContinue reading “Winner Announcement 3/23/23”

Welcome Author Jill Dana – Giveaway Alert

Today I am excited to share my interview with author friend Jill Dana who I met as a judge with Rate Your Story . We are also part of Picture Book Gold, a promotion group that has recently celebrated the release of Jill’s second book, BUTTERNUT & BUTTERCUP, illustrated by Rachel Tan-Hwee. Jill has beenContinue reading “Welcome Author Jill Dana – Giveaway Alert”