Today I welcome another wonderful author who I met through Julie Hedlund’s 12x12PB challenge. Charlotte and I connected in 2019 when THE BIG BEACH CLEANUP, illustrated by Katie Rewse had been announced for 2021. Yes, publishing requires hard work and serious patience! I’m excited to see this book out in the world and happy toContinue reading “Welcome Author Charlotte Offsay – Giveaway Alert”
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Winner Announcement 5/24/21
Congratulations to Janet Hersh, winner of I’M A GLUTEN-SNIFFING SERVICE DOG from author Michal Babay, illustrated by Ela Smietanka. Congratulations to Sara Kruger (SavoringEveryMoment) winner of the picture book critique from author Kari Lavelle, WE MOVE THE WORLD, illustrated by Nabi H Ali. Winners, please email me so that I can connect you with theContinue reading “Winner Announcement 5/24/21”
Welcome Author Phaea Crede – Giveaway Alert
Today we meet Phaea Crede whose debut picture book JET THE CAT (Is NOT a Cat) illustrated by Terry Runyan has had a delayed book birthday, but is coming soon to a bookstore near you. This means you still have time to preorder it from your favorite indie bookstore. Phaea is offering a your choiceContinue reading “Welcome Author Phaea Crede – Giveaway Alert”
Welcome Author Kirsti Call – Giveaway Alert
Today I’m excited to share my interview with Kirsti Call who has not one, but two books with a cow as a main character! If you know me, you know my love for cows began in childhood and has never wavered. MOOTILDA’S BAD MOOD, cowritten with Corey Rosen Schwartz and illustrated by Claudia Ranucci cameContinue reading “Welcome Author Kirsti Call – Giveaway Alert”
Welcome Author Rinda Beach – Giveaway Alert
Rinda Beach and I both had books related to the moon come out in 2019, the anniversary of Apollo 11 landing on the moon. My book, ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON illustrated by Ariel Boroff and Rinda’s book NEIL ARMSTRONG’S WIND TUNNEL, illustrated by Cole Roberts were both part of the year long excitement surroundingContinue reading “Welcome Author Rinda Beach – Giveaway Alert”
Welcome Author Elizabeth Shreeve – Giveaway Alert
I’m very excited to share my interview with talented author Elizabeth Shreeve on the book birthday of her new release, OUT OF THE BLUE: How Animals Evolved from Prehistoric Seas illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon. Book birthdays are one of my favorite reasons, okay excuses, to eat cake for breakfast. I hope Elizabeth is enjoying cakeContinue reading “Welcome Author Elizabeth Shreeve – Giveaway Alert”
Welcome Author Kari Lavelle – Giveaway Alert
I’m happy to welcome Kari Lavelle to the blog today. Her debut picture book, WE MOVE THE WORLD, illustrated by Nabi H Ali came into the world earlier this week. The empowering message shows children they can take small actions to make a difference. Kari is generously offering a winners choice giveaway of a pictureContinue reading “Welcome Author Kari Lavelle – Giveaway Alert”
Welcome Author Rosie Pova – Swag Giveaway
Today I have Rosie Pova visiting the blog. Her new book, SUNDAY RAIN, illustrated by Amariah Rauscher was recently featured in the New York Times! Rosie is offering one lucky reader a swag bag of goodies! Comment on the post to enter the giveaway. What were you like at age of your target audience? IContinue reading “Welcome Author Rosie Pova – Swag Giveaway”
Welcome Author Chana Stiefel – Giveaway Alert
Please help me welcome Chana Stiefel who’s newest book, LET LIBERTY RISE, How America’s School Children Helped Save The Statue of Liberty, illustrated by Chuck Groenink is a fabulous story of inspiration and empowered children. She’s published several books, but first came to my attention with her book, MY NAME IS WAKAWAKALOCH! illustrated by MaryContinue reading “Welcome Author Chana Stiefel – Giveaway Alert”
Welcome Author Lisa Rogers – Giveaway Alert
Most of the authors and illustrators I’ve interviewed here are friends I’ve met in real life or connected with from groups like Julie Hedlund’s 12×12 Picture Book Challenge. Today I welcome Lisa Rogers who I met when I heard so much about her book, 16 WORDS: WILLIAM CARLOS AND “THE RED WHEELBARROW” (illustrated by ChuckContinue reading “Welcome Author Lisa Rogers – Giveaway Alert”
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