Today I welcome Becky Scharnhorst, another wonderfully funny picture book author. Her debut, MY SCHOOL STINKS, illustrated by Julia Patton caught my attention from its delightful title and I am sure you will find it as funny as I did! Becky has generously offered one lucky winner a copy of MY SCHOOL STINKS and someContinue reading “Welcome Author Becky Scharnhorst – Giveaway Alert”
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Winner Announcement 8/2/21
Congratulations to Jolene Gutiérrez winner of the double giveaway from Michelle Vattula and Candace Marley Connor! You’ll be getting THE STALKING SEAGULLS, by Michelle Vattula with art by TL Derby and Sassafras and her Teeny Tiny Tale, by Candace Marley Connor and illustrated by Heath Gray: two beautiful books from Maclaren-Cochrane Publishing in a dyslexia-friendlyContinue reading “Winner Announcement 8/2/21”
Welcome Author Lindsay Leslie – Giveaway Alert
Today I am very excited to share my interview with Lindsay Leslie, author of SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A LIBRARY, illustrated by Aviel Basil which is coming out tomorrow! Do you love libraries? Me too, and I can’t wait to read this wonderful new book! Lindsay is offering an amazing giveaway: a copy ofContinue reading “Welcome Author Lindsay Leslie – Giveaway Alert”
Winner Announcement 7/26/21
Congratulations to Elizabeth Suneby, winner of book swag and a signed by author Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia copy of BALLOONS FOR PAPA, illustrated by Erika Meza. Please email me at ljrwritenow at Gmail so that I can connect you with the author. Don’t miss other exciting giveaways from Michelle Vattula, Candice Marley Conner, Sophia Gholz, andContinue reading “Winner Announcement 7/26/21”
Welcome Author Tara Lazar – Giveaway Alert
I am honored to feature Tara Lazar and celebrate her recent release, BLOOP, illustrated by Mike Boldt. It’s a new favorite in our house. Charlie loves it because it honors the bond between dogs and humans. Tara’s known to readers everywhere for her creative. laugh out loud picture books and BLOOP fits that description perfectly.Continue reading “Welcome Author Tara Lazar – Giveaway Alert”
Welcome Author Sophia Gholz – Giveaway Alert
I am excited to share my interview with Sophia Gholz today. We met in our 2019 debut group when THE BOY WHO GREW A FOREST, illustrated by Kayla Harren released. If you haven’t read this book, you’re in for a treat. It’s the true, inspiring, and award-winning story of Jadav Payeng. Sophia is a lovelyContinue reading “Welcome Author Sophia Gholz – Giveaway Alert”
Welcome Authors Candice Marley Conner and Michelle Vattula – Double Giveaway!
Today I’m excited to introduce two debut authors who both have picture books printed in a dyslexic inclusive font. As a reading specialist, I wanted to know more and I’m thrilled that both Candice Marley Connor and Michelle Vattula are offering one lucky winner a signed copy of their amazing books. Comment on this blogpostContinue reading “Welcome Authors Candice Marley Conner and Michelle Vattula – Double Giveaway!”
Welcome Author Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia – Giveaway Alert
I’m thrilled to have Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia on the blog today. I loved her first book, BESS THE BARN STANDS STRONG, illustrated by Katie Hickey. So you can imagine how excited I was to hear about her new book, BALLOONS FOR PAPA, illustrated by Erika Meza. Trust me, you’ll want to order it for yourselfContinue reading “Welcome Author Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia – Giveaway Alert”
Welcome Author Katie Frawley – Giveaway Alert
Today’s interview with author Katie Frawley, a wonderful critique partner who I met through a few online groups and mutual friends. She’s a judge for RateYourStory.org and her adorable picture book, TABITHA AND FRITZ TRADE PLACES, illustrated by Laurie Stansfield, released earlier this month. If you haven’t read it yet, go order it now. I’llContinue reading “Welcome Author Katie Frawley – Giveaway Alert”
Welcome Author Kira Bigwood – Giveaway Alert
Today I welcome Kira Bigwood, author of SECRET, SECRET AGENT GUY, illustrated by Celia Krampien. Kira lives in the Chicago area, my hometown, which I plan to visit later this year. Maybe we can meet up at one of the wonderful indie bookstores I hope to visit when I’m in town. Her launch was atContinue reading “Welcome Author Kira Bigwood – Giveaway Alert”
Laura Roettiger Books 