Tag Archives: reading with children

Welcome Author-Illustrator Ann Koffsky – Giveaway Alert

Today I have a wonderful new picture book to share FAIRY GODBUBBIE SHABBAT, published by Intergalactic Afikoman, September 9, 2025 and an interview with author-illustrator Ann Koffsky. FAIRY GODBUBBIE SHABBAT is a fun reminder that we need to unplug and spend time as a family! You can read my review . She is the authorContinue reading “Welcome Author-Illustrator Ann Koffsky – Giveaway Alert”

Two Board Books and a Giveaway

Today I’m sharing two adorable board books written by author Elizabeth Suneby, both published by PJ Library. The first book released October 1st. SAY SHALOM ALL DAY LONG, illustrated by Elke Boschinger shows a little girl finding the different meanings of the word shalom by saying hello, goodbye, and peace to the world through theContinue reading “Two Board Books and a Giveaway”

Welcome Author Tina Shepardson – Giveaway Alert

I’m happy to welcome my long-time author and teacher friend Tina Shepardson as we celebrate her book birthday! Tina and I met (virtually) in our debut picture book promotion group in 2019 and have stayed in touch ever since. We’ve chatted and bonded over our love of our daughters and our dogs, the challenges ofContinue reading “Welcome Author Tina Shepardson – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Samantha Cleaver – Giveaway Alert!

I’m excited to welcome Samantha Cleaver to kick off my new twice-weekly blogposts devoted to writing for and reading with children. Samantha and I taught together in Chicago about ten years ago. Since that time, she moved to North Carolina, began raising her own little readers and earned her PhD. She is the author ofContinue reading “Welcome Samantha Cleaver – Giveaway Alert!”

Cover Reveal for my debut picture book!

“In this charming STEM book, children will see how the light of the full moon inspires Aliana to create a present for her brother Gustavo which will surprise the whole family.” ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON releases 2/19/2019 with Eifrig Publishing and is available for preorder now at EifrigPublishing.com and Amazon.com Beautifully illustrated by ArielContinue reading “Cover Reveal for my debut picture book!”