Today I welcome my Picture Book Gold author friend Stephanie Gibeault. Over the years, we have crossed paths on social media in different children’s book groups. When my real life friend and I decided to form a promotion group together for 2023 and beyond, Stephanie’s name was mentioned as someone we should ask. Fortunately, sheContinue reading “Welcome Author Stephanie Gibeault – Giveaway Alert”
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Welcome Author Catherine Ciocchi – Giveaway Alert
Today I am sharing my interview with Catherine Ciocchi who combined her love of baseball and science, two of my favorite things! SCIENCE MATTER AND THE BASEBALL PARK, a wonderful picture book illustrated by Chantelle and Burgen Thorne, published by Gnome Road combines the joy and excitement of a story about a baseball game withContinue reading “Welcome Author Catherine Ciocchi – Giveaway Alert”
Welcome Author Susanna Leonard Hill – Giveaway Alert
It is a joy to welcome Susanna Leonard Hill to my blog today to celebrate her latest picture book, ALPHABEDTIME, illustrated by Betsy Snyder. Susanna is not only the author of more than twenty-five picture books, she has one of the best blogs for picture book enthusiasts, whether you’re a writer, a reader, or bothContinue reading “Welcome Author Susanna Leonard Hill – Giveaway Alert”
Thankful for Readers – Giveaway
I’m sharing a giveaway from my PictureBookGold group today that includes ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON, written by me, illustrated by Ariel Boroff and published by Eifrig Publishing. 3 winners will each win 3 books! Enter through KingSumo, (sorry US only) for a chance to win 3 books! https://kingsumo.com/g/9tfdss/thankful-for-readers
Author Visits
I’ve been back in schools this week presenting my slideshow about writing, my inspiration for ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON, and signing books. It’s a joy to share my book and my passion for writing with children.
Winner Announcement 9/22/22
Congratulations to Kim Larson winner of the quadruple picture book giveaway and huge thanks to our amazing authors: Michal Babay, author of THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING LUNCHROOM, illustrated by Paula Cohen, Becky Scharnhorst author of THIS FIELD TRIP STINKS, illustrated by Julia Patton, Carrie Finneson author of HURRY LITTLE TORTOISE, TIME FOR SCHOOL, illustrated by ErinContinue reading “Winner Announcement 9/22/22”
Quadruple Picture Book Giveaway
I’ve been lucky to meet some amazing people in the world of publishing and while interviewing over 50 authors and illustrators in the past year and a half, my readers have been the lucky recipients of some very generous giveaways. Today brings one that is special for many reasons and includes 4 previously interviewed authorsContinue reading “Quadruple Picture Book Giveaway”
Welcome Author Renée LaTulippe – Int’l Giveaway Alert!
Today I welcome Renée LaTulippe, author of THE CRAB BALLET, illustrated by Cécile Metzger. Renée is the name that comes up every time the subjects of rhyme and meter are mentioned in a discussion on social media. Depending upon who you ask, she is a legend, a guru, an expert, an authority, a master …Continue reading “Welcome Author Renée LaTulippe – Int’l Giveaway Alert!”
Winner Announcement 7/14/22
Congratulations to Janet Frenck Sheets, winner of LISTEN UP, LOUELLA, by author-illustrator Ashley Belote. Janet, please email me at ljrwritenow at G mail. Don’t miss other giveaways and interviews from author, Jyoti Rajan Gopal which posted last week. Next week, author Amber Hendricks stops by to share her board book wisdom. Coming in August, IContinue reading “Winner Announcement 7/14/22”
Welcome Author Jyoti Rajan Gopal – Giveaway Alert
I’m happy to share my interview with Jyoti Rajan Gopal and celebrate the first of her two picture books being released in 2022! You can buy AMERICAN DESI, illustrated by Supriya Kelkar now and preorder MY PAATI’S SARIS, illustrated by Art Twink. She recently had a fabulous book launch in New York where her friendContinue reading “Welcome Author Jyoti Rajan Gopal – Giveaway Alert”
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