Tag Archives: Author Giveaways

Winner Announcement 9/6/21

Congratulations to Lindsay Maeve winner of a signed copy of MANTATEE’S BEST FRIEND and a bookmark from author Sylvia Liu! Also, reaching out to last week’s winner Mia Gieger who won MY SCHOOL STINKS! from author Becky Scharnhorst illustrated by Julia Patton. Winners, please email me at ljrwritenow at Gmail.com Don’t forget there are stillContinue reading “Winner Announcement 9/6/21”

Welcome Author Andrea Wang – Giveaway Alert

I am thrilled to share my interview with another wonderful member of my local SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) chapter, Andrea Wang. In preCovid times, we were together at a variety of events and the last time I saw her in person she shared news about her then upcoming book, WATERCRESS andContinue reading “Welcome Author Andrea Wang – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 8/30/21

Congratulations to Mia Geiger winner of MY SCHOOL STINKS! from author Becky Scharnhorst and illustrated by Julia Patton. Bonus, Mia also won some cool book swag. Mia, email me at ljrwritenow @ gmail.com so that I can connect you with the author. Don’t miss other giveaways still available from Sylvia Liu, Kimberlee Gard, and DowContinue reading “Winner Announcement 8/30/21”

Welcome Author-Illustrator Dow Phumiruk – Giveaway Alert

I’m so lucky to be part of the Rocky Mountain chapter of SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) which means I’ve met and become friendly with some of the most talented and kindest authors and illustrators. Dow Phumiruk is definitely the embodiment of all of that description. The first book of hers thatContinue reading “Welcome Author-Illustrator Dow Phumiruk – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Author Kimberlee Gard – Giveaway Alert

I’m excited to feature another local author who I have been lucky enough to be with at some in person events. Kimberlee Gard is the author of SNOOZAPALOOZA , illustrated by Vivian Mineker which might be the most fun title ever and definitely made my favorite two year old and me giggle. Kimberlee also hasContinue reading “Welcome Author Kimberlee Gard – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Author Sylvia Liu – Giveaway Alert

Today I am excited to share my interview with Sylvia Liu who I met at a writing conference in 2018, back when in the good old days when in-person events were the norm and we never could have imagined anything else. Before that, I knew Sylvia as one of the co-founders of KidLit411 which helpsContinue reading “Welcome Author Sylvia Liu – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 8/2/21

Congratulations to Jolene Gutiérrez winner of the double giveaway from Michelle Vattula and Candace Marley Connor! You’ll be getting THE STALKING SEAGULLS, by Michelle Vattula with art by TL Derby and Sassafras and her Teeny Tiny Tale, by Candace Marley Connor and illustrated by Heath Gray: two beautiful books from Maclaren-Cochrane Publishing in a dyslexia-friendlyContinue reading “Winner Announcement 8/2/21”

Welcome Author Lindsay Leslie – Giveaway Alert

Today I am very excited to share my interview with Lindsay Leslie, author of SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A LIBRARY, illustrated by Aviel Basil which is coming out tomorrow! Do you love libraries? Me too, and I can’t wait to read this wonderful new book! Lindsay is offering an amazing giveaway: a copy ofContinue reading “Welcome Author Lindsay Leslie – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Author Sophia Gholz – Giveaway Alert

I am excited to share my interview with Sophia Gholz today. We met in our 2019 debut group when THE BOY WHO GREW A FOREST, illustrated by Kayla Harren released. If you haven’t read this book, you’re in for a treat. It’s the true, inspiring, and award-winning story of Jadav Payeng. Sophia is a lovelyContinue reading “Welcome Author Sophia Gholz – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 7/19/21

My life has been wonderfully busy the past week and I’m sorry I didn’t get to write this and share it earlier, but it’s still Monday so cheers to that! One thing I can say about the writing community, especially those who write picture books – young adult, they are a generous and supportive group.Continue reading “Winner Announcement 7/19/21”