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Welcome Author Chana Stiefel – Giveaway Alert

Please help me welcome Chana Stiefel who’s newest book, LET LIBERTY RISE, How America’s School Children Helped Save The Statue of Liberty, illustrated by Chuck Groenink is a fabulous story of inspiration and empowered children. She’s published several books, but first came to my attention with her book, MY NAME IS WAKAWAKALOCH! illustrated by MaryContinue reading “Welcome Author Chana Stiefel – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Author Kate Foster – Giveaway Alert

I am very excited to welcome author Kate Foster to the blog today. She is a a wonderful presence on Twitter and has brought many people in the writing community together. As you’ll find out below, what she hopes readers will get from her books is what I’ve gained from our interactions on social media.Continue reading “Welcome Author Kate Foster – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Author Lisa Rogers – Giveaway Alert

Most of the authors and illustrators I’ve interviewed here are friends I’ve met in real life or connected with from groups like Julie Hedlund’s 12×12 Picture Book Challenge. Today I welcome Lisa Rogers who I met when I heard so much about her book, 16 WORDS: WILLIAM CARLOS AND “THE RED WHEELBARROW” (illustrated by ChuckContinue reading “Welcome Author Lisa Rogers – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 4/12/21

The winner of Ellen Leventhal’s giveaway, a signed copy of A FLOOD OF KINDNESS, illustrated by Blythe Russo. is KEGarland. The winner of Valerie Bolling‘s, giveaway of a 15 minute conversation about queries and the publishing industry is Emma Wood. The winner of Fleur Bradley’s giveaway, a signed copy of MIDNIGHT AT THE BARCLAY HOTEL,Continue reading “Winner Announcement 4/12/21”

Last Day for Four Giveaways! Comment on Posts to Enter

I’ve been on vacation so I missed choosing and announcing winners last Monday.Now that I’m back, I’m making up for lost time. There are four giveaways that will have winner announcements on Monday, April 12. Ellen Leventhal is offering a signed copy of her new book A FLOOD OF KINDNESS, illustrated by Blythe Russo. ValerieContinue reading “Last Day for Four Giveaways! Comment on Posts to Enter”

Welcome Author Jolene Gutiérrez – Giveaway Alert!

I met Jolene at our regional SCBWI conference several years ago where we bonded over teaching, our own children, writing, and nature. During a lunch break, Jolene was kind enough to walk with me as I went in pursuit of a bird I had never been able to capture with my camera until that day.Continue reading “Welcome Author Jolene Gutiérrez – Giveaway Alert!”