Winner Announcement 10/17/24

Congratulations Ellen Leventhal, you won the giveaway from Kim A. Larson, author of GOATโ€™S BOAT WONโ€™T FLOAT,ย illustrated by Gozde Eyce. Ellen, please email me at ljrwritenow @ gmail.com with your mailing address so that the your prize can be mailed. Thank you, Kim for your generous giveaway! Readers, don’t forget to read my interview withContinue reading “Winner Announcement 10/17/24”

Welcome Author Kim A. Larson – Giveaway Alert

Today we are celebrating a book birthday! Hooray and yes, that means we can have cake for breakfast! Kim A. Larson is here to share her new book, GOAT’S BOAT WON’T FLOAT, illustrated by Gozde Eyce, and published by The Little Press. GOAT’S BOAT WON’T FLOAT is an early reader which was especially fun toContinue reading “Welcome Author Kim A. Larson – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 7/18/24

Congratulations to Marcia Strykowski winner of a signed copy of author Cathy Stefanec Ogren‘s new book THE LITTLE RED CHAIR, illustrated by Alexandra Thompson. Please email me at ljrwritenow at gmail.com with your mailing information so that I can connect you to your prize. Thank you, Cathy for being on the blog. THE LITTLE REDContinue reading “Winner Announcement 7/18/24”

Winner Announcement 4/12/24

Congratulations to Cathy Stefanec Ogren winner of the giveaway from Tracy C Gold! Please email me and I’ll connect you with Tracy. You may choose between her latest book, CALL YOUR MOTHER, illustrated by Vivian Mineker published by Familius or one of her online writing classes. My next author interview is with Andrew Hacket whoContinue reading “Winner Announcement 4/12/24”

Winner Announcement 3/18/24

Congratulations to Jany Campana, winner of a a copy of I SHIP: A CONTAINER SHIPโ€™S COLOSSAL JOURNEY from author Kelly Rice Schmitt. Please email me ljrwritenow @ gmail.com your mailing address so that I can connect you with Kelly. ๐Ÿ“—๐Ÿ“˜๐Ÿ“•๐Ÿ“—๐Ÿ“˜๐Ÿ“•๐Ÿ“—๐Ÿ“˜๐Ÿ“•๐Ÿ“—๐Ÿ“˜ Friends, have you been buying books and forgetting to post reviews on Goodreads, Amazon, BarnesContinue reading “Winner Announcement 3/18/24”

Proud Author Moment

Itโ€™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 Iโ€™m thrilled and grateful to be included with these booksContinue reading “Proud Author Moment”

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 Gutiรฉrrez 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”

Winner Announcement 11/27/23

Congratulations to Danielle Hammelef winner of a signed copy of JACKIE AND THE BOOKS SHE LOVED, illustrated by Bats Langley from author, Ronnie Diamondstein! Thank you Ronnie for being on the blog and sharing your wonderful book and inspiration with us. Danielle, please email me ljrwritenow @ gmail.com with your mailing address. Dearest readers, asContinue reading “Winner Announcement 11/27/23”

Winner Announcement 9/14/23

Congratulations to Mark Wright, winner of COLOR TASTE TEXTURE, from author Matthew Broberg-Moffitt. Thank you Matthew for this wonderful book. Mark, please email me at ljrwritenow at gmail.com so that I can connect you with your prize. Don’t miss my interview from 9/5/23 with Rachel S. Hobbs celebrating her fabulous twist on Little Red RidingContinue reading “Winner Announcement 9/14/23”