Tag Archives: Author and Illustrator giveaways

Winner Announcement 12/16/25

Congratulations to Marcia Strykowski winner of a copy of author-illustrator Ann Koffsky‘s most recent book, FAIRY GODBUBBIE’S SHABBAT published by Intergalactic Afikoman! Marcia, please email me at ljrwritenow @ gmail.com with your mailing address so that I can connect you with Ann. And thank you, Ann for sharing your book with us. Readers, if you’re lookingContinue reading “Winner Announcement 12/16/25”

Welcome Author-Illustrator Ann Koffsky – Giveaway Alert

Today I have a wonderful new picture book to share FAIRY GODBUBBIE SHABBAT, published by Intergalactic Afikoman, September 9, 2025 and an interview with author-illustrator Ann Koffsky. FAIRY GODBUBBIE SHABBAT is a fun reminder that we need to unplug and spend time as a family! You can read my review . She is the authorContinue reading “Welcome Author-Illustrator Ann Koffsky – Giveaway Alert”

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-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 6/8/23

Congratulations Judith Valdes B., winner of the giveaway from Bonnie Kelso, author-illustrator of NUDI GILL: POISON POWERHOUSE OF THE SEA, published by GnomeRoadPublishing. You may choose a picture book critique or a classroom zoom visit for your favorite teacher or school. Please email me with your choice. I am thrilled to report that I wasContinue reading “Winner Announcement 6/8/23”

Welcome Author-Illustrator Bonnie Kelso – Giveaway Alert

I’m excited to feature Bonnie Kelso, a talented author-illustrator and her debut picture book NUDI GILL: POISON POWERHOUSE OF THE SEA, published by Gnome Road Publishing . Bonnie and I have crossed paths in virtual writing groups over the years. Last winter when we both participated in a Zoom middle grade writing class offered throughContinue reading “Welcome Author-Illustrator Bonnie Kelso – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 5/18/23

Congratulations to winner Amy Benoit you won the 20 minute Zoom classroom visit with author-illustrator Marie Boyd, whose debut JUST A WORM was illustrated with quilling and told the story of a worm who wanted to prove he was more than ‘just a worm.’ Please email me at ljrwritenow @ gmail so that I canContinue reading “Winner Announcement 5/18/23”

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”