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”
Tag Archives: Author Giveaways
Winner Announcement 12/1/25
Congratulations to Robin Currie winner of the giveaway from Audrey Barbakoff author of MAZEL TOES!, illustrated by Anitta Soble. Robin, please email me at Ljrwritenow @ gmail to let me know if you want the Ask-Me-Anything, a picture book critique (fiction, rhyming or non-rhyming, up to 1000 words), or the Virtual School Visit and IContinue reading “Winner Announcement 12/1/25”
Welcome Author Audrey Barbakoff – Giveaway Alert
Today I have the pleasure of sharing my interview with Audrey Barbakoff, the author of a fabulous new board book, MAZEL TOES!, illustrated by Anitta Soble. Audrey and I met earlier this year over zoom as critique partners when she told me about this book with an adorable title. Life has been busy since then.Continue reading “Welcome Author Audrey Barbakoff – Giveaway Alert”
Winner Announcement 10/30/25
Congratulations to Lauren Kerstein winner of SAY SHALOM ALL DAY LONG, by author Elizabeth Suneby and illustrated by Elke Boschinger. Thank you, Elizabeth for the giveaway. Lauren please email me with your mailing address so that I can connect you with Elizabeth for your prize. Readers, remember if you didn’t win, SAY SHALOM ALL DAYContinue reading “Winner Announcement 10/30/25”
Welcome Author Debra Kim Wolf – Giveaway Alert
Today I am sharing my interview with Debra Kim Wolf, celebrating her book, A FAMILY FOR ZOYA: THE TRUE STORY OF AN ENDANGERED CUB, illustrated by Annalisa Durante and Marina Durante which released earlier this year. I appreciate the way Debra has crafted a story that encourages us to think about conservation and the wayContinue reading “Welcome Author Debra Kim Wolf – Giveaway Alert”
Winner Announcement 9/5/25
Congratulations to Rosi Hollinbeck winner of THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST, by author Lynn Street and illustrated by Anne Hunter. Thank you Lynn for being on the blog and for the giveaway. Rosi, please email me at ljrwritenow @ gmail dot com so that I can connect you with your prize. Friends, IContinue reading “Winner Announcement 9/5/25”
Welcome Author Lynn Street – Giveaway Alert
Friends, it’s been a while since I hosted an author on my blog and I’m so pleased to share my interview with Lynn Street debut author of THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST, illustrated by Anne Hunter. THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST is a lyrically written nonfiction book that shares the symbioticContinue reading “Welcome Author Lynn Street – Giveaway Alert”
Welcome Author Alison McGauley – Giveaway Alert
Today I am happy to share my interview with debut author Alison McGauley who has written a book that truly comes from her heart and will absolutely touch yours when you read it! You have one more week to preorder KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE, illustrated by Emilie Leduc, available wherever books are sold on 3/11/2025. KENZIE’SContinue reading “Welcome Author Alison McGauley – Giveaway Alert”
Winner Announcement 1/30/25
Today I’m announcing the winner of the giveaway of Lesléa Newman’s incredible book JOYFUL SONG: A Naming Story, illustrated by Susan Gal and published by Arthur Levine. If you watched the American Library Awards on Monday, which is like the Academy Awards for those of us in children’s publishing, you saw that this amazing bookContinue reading “Winner Announcement 1/30/25”
Welcome Author Lesléa Newman – Giveaway Alert
Today it is an honor to share my interview with Lesléa Newman, an author I’ve admired for many years. When I was teaching, I created memories with my students while we read a few of her award-winning books. And now I have the opportunity to share her book JOYFUL SONG: A NAMING STORY, illustrated byContinue reading “Welcome Author Lesléa Newman – Giveaway Alert”
Laura Roettiger Books 