Two Board Books and a Giveaway

Today I’m sharing two adorable board books written by author Elizabeth Suneby, both published by PJ Library. The first book released October 1st. SAY SHALOM ALL DAY LONG, illustrated by Elke Boschinger shows a little girl finding the different meanings of the word shalom by saying hello, goodbye, and peace to the world through theContinue reading “Two Board Books and a Giveaway”

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 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”

Friendsgiving Winners Announcement 12/3/24

There are so many wonderful things about the writing community and being able to share book joy on my social media and giveaways here on my blog. If you only follow my blog, you may not know that I spent the week before Thanksgiving in Boston. I spent the beginning of the week with LisaContinue reading “Friendsgiving Winners Announcement 12/3/24”

PictureBookGold Friendsgiving Giveaway

I’m very excited to share a special Friendsgiving post full of book joy with some friends from my promotion group PictureBookGold! Each of us is offering a book giveaway as we give reflect on what we are thankful for and what we are looking forward to in the year ahead. As always, please comment onContinue reading “PictureBookGold Friendsgiving Giveaway”

Double Winner Announcements 10/10/24

Before I announce the winners, I’m sending hugs and strength to friends and family in Florida who are waking up to the aftermath of Milton. I know climate science has become a divisive issue like everything else, but science is based on facts and it shouldn’t take disasters like Helene and Milton or the firesContinue reading “Double Winner Announcements 10/10/24”

Welcome Author Tina Shepardson – Giveaway Alert

I’m happy to welcome my long-time author and teacher friend Tina Shepardson as we celebrate her book birthday! Tina and I met (virtually) in our debut picture book promotion group in 2019 and have stayed in touch ever since. We’ve chatted and bonded over our love of our daughters and our dogs, the challenges ofContinue reading “Welcome Author Tina Shepardson – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 8/8/24

Congratulations to Donna Rossman winner of the giveaway from Molly Cranch, author and illustrator of HIDE-AND-SEEK. Donna please email me and let me know if you want the Ask-Me-Anything 30 minute Zoom or a virtual classroom visit. Thanks again, Molly for sharing your beautiful book with us! Readers, don’t forget to check out my interviewContinue reading “Winner Announcement 8/8/24”

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 6/29/23

Congratulations Jill Dana, you are the winner of the giveaway from Katey Howes! A signed by the author copy of A POEM GROWS INSIDE YOU, illustrated by Heather Brockton Lee and some handmade seeded paper that you can plant to see what grows. Please email me so that I can connect you with Katey andContinue reading “Winner Announcement 6/29/23”