Tag Archives: picture books

Winner Announcement 11/15/21

Congratulations to Denise Seidman, winner of the “Ask Me Anything” 30 minute Zoom with Julie Hedlund! Julie’s latest picture book, OVER, BEAR! UNDER, WHERE? illustrated by Michael Slack, released last week and is already receiving rave reviews and lots of laughs which are also rave reviews. Speaking of reviews, I’d like to take a momentContinue reading “Winner Announcement 11/15/21”

Winner Announcement 11/8/21

Congratulations to Carin Stemer, winner of the your choice giveaway from Jenna Waldman. Please email me at ljrwritenow at Gmail and let me know if you want LARRY’S LATKES, SHARKBOT SHALOM, or a critique from Jenna. Don’t miss other interviews with giveaways still available from Julie Hedlund, and Shaunda Wenger. Tomorrow’s interview with Jenny GoebelContinue reading “Winner Announcement 11/8/21”

Welcome Author Shaunda Wenger – Giveaway Alert

I met Shaunda through 12×12 which is a wonderful online picture book community, founded by Julie Hedlund who was my guest last week! Her debut picture book, CHICKEN FRANK, DINOSAUR!, illustrated by Jojo Ensslin is the perfect blend of science and humor. The only thing I don’t like about this book is that I didn’tContinue reading “Welcome Author Shaunda Wenger – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Author Julie Hedlund – Giveaway Alert

I’m very excited to share my interview with author Julie Hedlund whose new book, OVER, BEAR! UNDER, WHERE?, illustrated by Michael Slack will be out in the world on November 9th which means you should go preorder it from your favorite indie bookstore now. Julie is the founder of the 12x12PictureBook Challenge which is aContinue reading “Welcome Author Julie Hedlund – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 10/11/21

Congratulations to Jilanne Hoffmann, winner of a book of your choice from author, Katelyn Aronson. Please email me ljrwritenow at Gmail and let me know if you want a copy of PIGLETTE, PIGLETTE’S PERFECT SURPRISE, both illustrated by Eva Byrne, or CLOVIS KEEPS HIS COOL, illustrated by Eve Farb. Don’t forget there are still amazingContinue reading “Winner Announcement 10/11/21”

Welcome Author Karen Greenwald – Giveaway Alert

It’s a joy to share my interview with Karen Greenwald today. Her debut picture book, A VOTE FOR SUSANNA, THE FIRST WOMAN MAYOR, illustrated by Sian James released on Friday with a virtual celebration hosted by the National Women’s History Museum which also featured two other amazing books about brave women who made a difference.Continue reading “Welcome Author Karen Greenwald – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcements 10/4/21

I’m happy to announce two winners today! Congratulations to Jennifer Lowe, winner of the a picture book critique from Henry Herz, author of I AM SMOKE, illustrated by Mercè López. Congratulations to Therese Gordon winner of a signed copy of BAREFOOT DREAMS OF Petra Luna and book swag from author, Alda P. Dobbs. Winners pleaseContinue reading “Winner Announcements 10/4/21”

Welcome Author Jason Gruhl – Giveaway Alert

Sometimes when you meet someone through connections and serendipity it feels like you already know them and after a few hours chatting with them you realize if it weren’t for a mutual acquaintance, you wouldn’t have met at all. This sums up how I feel about Jason and I’m so happy to know he’s inContinue reading “Welcome Author Jason Gruhl – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Author Denise Vega – Giveaway Alert

I’m so happy to share my interview with author, writing professor, and generous force for literacy from picture books to YA, Denise Vega. I met Denise through our local SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) where I’ve learned so much from her presentations. Denise is an inspiration to the writing community and I’mContinue reading “Welcome Author Denise Vega – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Author Katelyn Aronson – Giveaway Alert

I’m very excited to help celebrate author, Katelyn Aronson’s third picture book, CLOVIS KEEPS HIS COOL, illustrated by Eve Farb which released in August. My love for cows and bulls began in childhood so when I first heard this book announcement, I may have shrieked with joy. CLOVIS KEEPS HIS COOL is a delightful storyContinue reading “Welcome Author Katelyn Aronson – Giveaway Alert”