Welcome Author Kim A. Larson – Giveaway Alert

Today we are celebrating a book birthday! Hooray and yes, that means we can have cake for breakfast! Kim A. Larson is here to share her new book, GOAT’S BOAT WON’T FLOAT, illustrated by Gozde Eyce, and published by The Little Press. GOAT’S BOAT WON’T FLOAT is an early reader which was especially fun toContinue reading “Welcome Author Kim A. Larson – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Author Kristi Mahoney – Giveaway Alert

Today I am sharing my interview with Kristi Mahoney whose book, ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS, illustrated by Chantelle and Burgen Thorne and published by Gnome Road is one of those books that will become a favorite for every librarian, teacher, adult, and child who reads it or hears it. No, that’s not hyperbole! I readContinue reading “Welcome Author Kristi Mahoney – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Author Tina Shepardson – Giveaway Alert

I’m happy to welcome my long-time author and teacher friend Tina Shepardson as we celebrate her book birthday! Tina and I met (virtually) in our debut picture book promotion group in 2019 and have stayed in touch ever since. We’ve chatted and bonded over our love of our daughters and our dogs, the challenges ofContinue reading “Welcome Author Tina Shepardson – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 9/5/24

Congratulations to Danielle Hammelef winner of WAITING TO WELCOME: A New Baby Story from West Africa from authors Reuben Nantogmah and Samantha Cleaver. Danielle, please email me with your mailing address and I’ll make sure it gets sent to the authors so that you receive your book! Coming up later in September I’ll be welcomingContinue reading “Winner Announcement 9/5/24”

Winner Announcement 8/8/24

Congratulations to Donna Rossman winner of the giveaway from Molly Cranch, author and illustrator of HIDE-AND-SEEK. Donna please email me and let me know if you want the Ask-Me-Anything 30 minute Zoom or a virtual classroom visit. Thanks again, Molly for sharing your beautiful book with us! Readers, don’t forget to check out my interviewContinue reading “Winner Announcement 8/8/24”

Welcome Author Reuben Nantogmah – Giveaway Alert

Today I’m celebrating a fabulous new picture book coauthored by my guest, Reuben Nantogmah and Samantha Cleaver, WAITING TO WELCOME: A New Baby Story From West Africa, illustrated by Bri Marie McNish. Reuben and Samantha have been successfully collaborating on several projects for ten years. You can learn more about that on their website. IContinue reading “Welcome Author Reuben Nantogmah – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Author-Illustrator Molly Cranch – Giveaway Alert

I’m always happy to share a new book on my blog. An interview with an author or an illustrator is exciting because it allows us to learn about their inspiration and maybe find out some behind-the-scenes tips that will inspire our own creativity. Today I welcome Molly Cranch whose artwork I have had hanging inContinue reading “Welcome Author-Illustrator Molly Cranch – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 7/18/24

Congratulations to Marcia Strykowski winner of a signed copy of author Cathy Stefanec Ogren‘s new book THE LITTLE RED CHAIR, illustrated by Alexandra Thompson. Please email me at ljrwritenow at gmail.com with your mailing information so that I can connect you to your prize. Thank you, Cathy for being on the blog. THE LITTLE REDContinue reading “Winner Announcement 7/18/24”

Welcome Author Cathy Stefanec Ogren – Giveaway Alert

Hello readers! It’s been a while since I had an author interview or a giveaway, but I’m welcoming someone wonderful here today and I have two coming in July so here we go! I’m so happy to share a not yet released picture book, THE LITTLE RED CHAIR by author Cathy Stefanec Ogren and illustratedContinue reading “Welcome Author Cathy Stefanec Ogren – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Author Andrew Hacket – Giveaway Alert

I’m excited to welcome Andrew Hacket to the blog as he is in the midst of a whirlwind few authors experience. He is a debut author with three, yes three!!! books releasing in rapid succession. He recently celebrated his first book birthday earlier this month with the release of his picture book, OLLIE, THE ACORN,Continue reading “Welcome Author Andrew Hacket – Giveaway Alert”