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 SHIP’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. πŸ“—πŸ“˜πŸ“•πŸ“—πŸ“˜πŸ“•πŸ“—πŸ“˜πŸ“•πŸ“—πŸ“˜ Friends, have you been buying books and forgetting to post reviews on Goodreads, Amazon, BarnesContinue reading “Winner Announcement 3/18/24”

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”

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 GutiΓ©rrez 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”

Winner Announcement 8/10/23

Congratulations to Susan Wroble you’ve won the 20-minute Ask-Me-Anything from Jilanne Hoffmann, author of A RIVER OF DUST: The Life-Giving Link Between North Africa and the Amazon, illustrated by Eugenia Mello. Susan please email me so that I can connect you with Jilanne and thanks again, Jilanne for being on the blog. If you haven’tContinue reading “Winner Announcement 8/10/23”

Winner Announcement – 7/28/23

Congratulations Jessica Milo, you are the winner of the giveaway from Amanda Davis! A signed by the author copy of MOONLIGHT MEMORIES, illustrated by Michelle Jing Chan. Jessica, please email me with your mailing address so that I can connect you with Amanda. Thank you Amanda! Readers, I hope you’ll check out my interview withContinue reading “Winner Announcement – 7/28/23”