Congratulations to Anna Harber Freeman, winner of ALONE, by Megan E. Freeman! Congratulations to Tiffany Painter, winner of PICTURE BOOK SCIENCE SERIES: ADAPTATIONS, by Laura Perdew! Congratulations to Melissa Darrow, winner of THE POLIO PIONEER, by Linda Elovitz Marshall. Winners, please email me at ljrwritenow at gmail.com and I’ll connect you with the authors. Melissa,Continue reading “Winners for more giveaways Congratulations!”
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Welcome Author Lisa Katzenberger – Giveaway Alert
Today Lisa Katzenberger joins me to share her second picture book IT WILL BE OKAY, A STORY OF EMPATHY, KINDNESS, AND FRIENDSHIP, illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett. If you ask me, we could all use a bit more of that. I haven’t read this book yet, but I can’t wait to see it. Lisa is generouslyContinue reading “Welcome Author Lisa Katzenberger – Giveaway Alert”
Welcome Author Laura Perdew – Giveaway Alert
Please help me welcome Laura Perdew, author of several books for the education market, THE FORT released by Page Street Publishing, and an amazing STEM series PICTURE BOOK SCIENCE SERIES: ADAPTATIONS, published by Nomad Press. Laura is generously offering the entire series, yes all 5 books, for the giveaway! Laura is a local friend, activeContinue reading “Welcome Author Laura Perdew – Giveaway Alert”
Welcome Megan E. Freeman – Giveaway Alert
I’m thrilled to welcome Megan E. Freeman to the blog today to celebrate the release of her debut middle grade novel, ALONE, beautifully written in verse. I’ve read excerpts and am eager to read the rest of the book. Megan is a member of my local Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) group.Continue reading “Welcome Megan E. Freeman – Giveaway Alert”
Welcome Samantha Cleaver – Giveaway Alert!
I’m excited to welcome Samantha Cleaver to kick off my new twice-weekly blogposts devoted to writing for and reading with children. Samantha and I taught together in Chicago about ten years ago. Since that time, she moved to North Carolina, began raising her own little readers and earned her PhD. She is the author ofContinue reading “Welcome Samantha Cleaver – Giveaway Alert!”
Watch this Space
Starting next week, I’ll be featuring authors and illustrators on Tuesdays and Fridays. This will include some of the following some of the time! (My legal department told me to say that.) ✅ giveaways ✅ behind the story ✅ writing inspiration ✅ book reviews Who else is excited for 2021? 🎊🎊🎊
Wordless Wednesday 10/7/2020
Book Giveaway: BIONIC BEASTS by Jolene Gutiérrez
Jolene Gutiérrez has written a new non-fiction picture book, BIONIC BEASTS, published by Millbrook Press and today is the book’s launch day. Jolene … Book Giveaway: BIONIC BEASTS by Jolene Gutiérrez Check out this amazing book by my dear friend Jolene Gutiérrez. There’s a giveaway which anyone would be lucky to have this inspiring book.
Reflecting on the Week
One of the things I love about nature is how it’s always changing. The light at different times of day creates new views. This was taken early evening when the wind had subsided. The greens were glowing in a way I’d never noticed before. I hope the images and rhetoric from the news this weekContinue reading “Reflecting on the Week”
Two Weeks
I needed a break from my blog, but I’m back. Two weeks ago today, feels like months, I flew home after cutting my trip to Chicago short. When I left Colorado on March 13, I had school events scheduled, a store event, and plans with friends. Things changed, hour by hour, moment by moment. MyContinue reading “Two Weeks”
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