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? 🎊🎊🎊
Tag Archives: picture books
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.
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”
The Best Part of Being An Author
Happy First Birthday
So many wonderful experiences have happened since Aliana Reaches for the Moon was released. I’m enjoying author visits and schools and connecting with readers is the best part. School visits this week and the first week of March in Colorado. Heading to Chicago for some school visits later in March!
World Read Aloud Day
Last Wednesday was World Read Aloud Day which is a way for authors to Skype with students. I signed up on Kate Messner’s website (link above) and four teachers/librarians emailed to connect with me for a virtual visit. I ended up reading with 3 schools in Michigan, New York, and Virginia and it was aContinue reading “World Read Aloud Day”
Surprises and Successes 12 Days of Christmas Challenge
I’m a few days behind on Julie Hedlund’s 12 Days of Christmas Challenge for Writers where on days 2 and 3, she suggests focusing on Surprises and Successes instead of resolutions. (More about days 4-12 later.) My list of 3 or more surprises and as many successes as I can think of is shared below. I’mContinue reading “Surprises and Successes 12 Days of Christmas Challenge”
Top9 2019
This was my first year using Instagram. If you look at this #Top9, it appears that my entire year was related to Aliana Reaches for the Moon and books. I’m surprised that pictures of Charlie, sunrise, animals, or anything else didn’t even make an appearance.
An author in the Spotlight
Tomorrow, I’m honored to be featured in the Children’s Books Spotlight Series which shares stories of authors and illustrators. You probably enjoyed the Last full moon of the decade and I’ve shared many other moon photos in my blog over the years. I’ve learned through many readers how strong an impact the moon has onContinue reading “An author in the Spotlight”
Small Business Saturday at Second Star to the Right
There are many wonderful facets of being an author, but one of the best is reading my book to an audience of children. I love school visits, library events, and bookstores. What can make it even better? Sharing the Storytime spotlight with another author! I was lucky enough to team up with Carmela LaVigna CoyleContinue reading “Small Business Saturday at Second Star to the Right”
Laura Roettiger Books 