Sunset looked almost b&w Mother Nature creates an ever changing art show.
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Winner Announcement 5/6/22
Congratulations to Jilanne Hoffmann, winner of LISTEN HOW Evelyn Glennie, A DEAF GIRL, CHANGED PERCUSSION from author, Shannon Stocker, illustrated by Devon Holzwarth. Don’t miss my interview this week with illustrator Heather Brockman Lee and coming later in May, my interview with illustrator Kaz Windness!
Welcome Illustrator Heather Brockman Lee – Giveaway Alert
In early 2020, I first discovered Heather’s amazing art on Twitter as part of #the100dayproject. A mutual friend had retweeted one of them and I became an instant fan. Early on during the shutdown, I would scroll through Heather’s illustrations and feel peaceful. It became both a reward at the end of a long dayContinue reading “Welcome Illustrator Heather Brockman Lee – Giveaway Alert”
Golden Sunset
Pausing, we watch the sky change color. Every night there’s a new show. 😎
Dramatic Sunrise
Clouds like cresting waves showing off morning colors above mountain peaks
Winner Announcement 4/22/22
Congratulations to Jyoti Rajan Gopal, winner of a 30 minute zoom chat with Chelsea LinWallace, author of A HOME NAMED WALTER, illustrated by Ginnie Hsu. Please email me ljrwritenow @Gmail.com Readers, thank you for supporting the authors and illustrators on the blog. Writing glowing reviews, buying books, requesting them from your library, and word-of-mouth areContinue reading “Winner Announcement 4/22/22”
Welcome Author Shannon Stocker – Giveaway Alert
Today, I’m thrilled to share my interview with Shannon Stocker. We met through our 2019 debut group and quickly bonded over our alma mater (Go Northwestern!) writing, children, and the messiness of life. If you aren’t yet familiar with her, she has an amazing story which will be available as a memoir at some futureContinue reading “Welcome Author Shannon Stocker – Giveaway Alert”
In Person School Visit
I had my first school visit on Friday after 25 months of virtual events. There is nothing more gratifying to connect with children in person. I loved reading Aliana Reaches for the Moon to each group, seeing their faces (some in masks, some not) during the story and hearing their reactions during and after theContinue reading “In Person School Visit”
Wordless Wednesday 4/13
Five Years on WordPress
A year after the loss of my beloved Riley, I shared my first post on WordPress. It was my way of honoring his memory. At the time, I wasn’t ready to open my heart to another pup. It took another year of grieving, to know the time was right. If you follow this blog, youContinue reading “Five Years on WordPress”
Laura Roettiger Books 