Friends, it’s been a while since I hosted an author on my blog and I’m so pleased to share my interview with Lynn Street debut author of THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST, illustrated by Anne Hunter. THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST is a lyrically written nonfiction book that shares the symbioticContinue reading “Welcome Author Lynn Street – Giveaway Alert”
Tag Archives: picture books
Back to School Special
Looking for a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ hardcover book for $6.99?Beautifully Illustrated by Debbie Palen& written as a newscast by Laura Roettiger (that’s me) sharing the story of animals found in wombat burrows after the 2020 fires – 4 pages of back matter about Australian animals and fire safety.
Talking to kids about wildfires
Talking to kids about Wildfires In the aftermath of the LA fires, I offered to chat with some people to share my experience to help children navigate these scary situations. Here’s my interview with Founder & CEO of Little Justice Leaders, Shelby Kretz, Ph.D. I’m grateful for the opportunity.
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”
One Year Bookiversary
So grateful to celebrate my book, An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story, illustrated by Debbie Palen has been out in the world one year!
Welcome Author Lesléa Newman – Giveaway Alert
Today it is an honor to share my interview with Lesléa Newman, an author I’ve admired for many years. When I was teaching, I created memories with my students while we read a few of her award-winning books. And now I have the opportunity to share her book JOYFUL SONG: A NAMING STORY, illustrated byContinue reading “Welcome Author Lesléa Newman – Giveaway Alert”
Winner Announcement 11/3/24
Congratulations to Karen McChesney you are the winner of author Danielle Sharkan’s picture book manuscript critique! Thank you Danielle for being on the blog. Karen, please email me at ljrwritenow @ gmail.com and I’ll connect you with Danielle so that you can coordinate details. Dear readers, I am organizing a group giveaway in November andContinue reading “Winner Announcement 11/3/24”
Welcome Author Danielle Sharkan – Giveaway Alert
Today I am so excited to share my interview with Danielle Sharkan, she and I are both children’s authors here in Colorado who connected first on social media and are now real life friends. After meeting in person, we realized how many connections we shared including our Judaism, growing up in the same area (notContinue reading “Welcome Author Danielle Sharkan – Giveaway Alert”
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 Kristi Mahoney – Giveaway Alert
Today I am sharing my interview with Kristi Mahoney whose book, ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS, illustrated by Chantelle and Burgen Thorne and published by Gnome Road is one of those books that will become a favorite for every librarian, teacher, adult, and child who reads it or hears it. No, that’s not hyperbole! I readContinue reading “Welcome Author Kristi Mahoney – Giveaway Alert”
Laura Roettiger Books 