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Welcome Author Kelly Rice Schmitt – Giveaway Alert

I’m excited to welcome Kelly Rice Schmitt to the blog today. Kelly and I connected last fall over a reel she posted of her book’s “undies” (Officially what is under the Case Cover when different from the removable case cover or jacket.) Her amazing book, I SHIP: A Container Ship’s Colossal Journey, illustrated by JamContinue reading “Welcome Author Kelly Rice Schmitt – Giveaway Alert”

Proud Author Moment

It’s gratifying and humbling to see AN ACCIDENTAL HERO: A MOSTLY TRUE WOMBAT STORY receiving nice reviews, kind words, and recommendations from a variety of sources! Imagination Soup 13 New Picture Books for February Imagination Soup is a resource teachers, librarians, and parents trust and I’m thrilled and grateful to be included with these booksContinue reading “Proud Author Moment”

An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Hero – Author Interview

My interview with author Andrew Hackett celebrating my book releases this week. His blog is wonderful and if you’re not already following it, you should check it out! The Backstory My second book releases this week and I’ve done some fun interviews with giveaways that I’ll be sharing on my blog for those who areContinue reading “An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Hero – Author Interview”

Winner Announcement – 2/1/24

Congratulations to Rachel Steinhardt, winner of a book and stickers from K. Marcus, author of FRANKENSTEIN’S MATZAH: A PASSOVER PARODY, illustrated by Sam Loman. Please email me ljrwritenow @ gmail.com so that I can connect you with K. If you didn’t win this fabulous book you can order it wherever books are sold and askContinue reading “Winner Announcement – 2/1/24”

Tuesday Writing Post 1/30/24

Two books that pair well together – for educators, parents, and anyone who thinks about how we experience the world in our own unique way TOO MUCH! AN OVERWHELMING DAY, by Jolene Gutiérrez and Angel Chang and BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE MUSIC OF JOHN CAGE, by Lisa Rogers and Il Sung Na  For many years workingContinue reading “Tuesday Writing Post 1/30/24”

Welcome Author K. Marcus – Giveaway Alert

Today we are celebrating a book birthday and we all know that usually means cake for breakfast! Do. you really need my permission to eat what you want for breakfast? I’m going to be having a flourless chocolate cake to celebrate. K. Marcus has written a laugh-out-loud STEM graphic novel picture book FRANKENSTEIN’S MATZAH: AContinue reading “Welcome Author K. Marcus – Giveaway Alert”