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 Mary Boone – Giveaway Alert

Today I welcome my Rate Your Story friend author Mary Boone. She’s a former newspaper reporter and editor which explains why she’s highly skilled at critiquing and nonfiction research. Mary has more than 65 nonfiction books for young readers, a wonderful blog featuring other authors, and a fabulous website. Mary and I were part ofContinue reading “Welcome Author Mary Boone – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 3/10/22

Congratulations to Donna Rossman, winner of a signed copy of ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON, by Laura Roettiger and illustrated by Ariel Boroff. Please email me with your address so that I can send your prize. Ljrwritenow @ Gmail.com Don’t miss the fantastic double giveaway still available from Nancy Churnin for signed copies of AContinue reading “Winner Announcement 3/10/22”

Winner Announcement 3/3/22

Congratulations to Jen Ruskin, winner of LAYLA AND THE BOTS: MAKING WAVES, by Vicki Fang, illustrated by Christine Nishiyama! Jen, please email me ljrwritenow G mail.com so that can connect you with Vicky. Don’t forget there are 2 other giveaways still open: ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON, by Laura Roettiger & illustrated by Ariel Boroff.Continue reading “Winner Announcement 3/3/22”

Welcome Author Songju Ma Daemicke – Giveaway Alert

Today, people in many Asian countries and around the world are celebrating the Lunar New Year and welcoming in the Year of the Tiger. I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate, than to welcome author Songju Ma Daemicke and learn more about her recent picture book biography, TU YOUYOU’S DISCOVERY – FINDING AContinue reading “Welcome Author Songju Ma Daemicke – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Author Lynne Marie – Giveaway Alert

Today author Lynne Marie stops by the blog to celebrate her new book THE THREE LITTLE PIGS AND THE ROCKET PROJECT, illustrated by Wendy Fedan that blasted into bookstores a few days ago. This is not Lynne Marie’s first fractured fairy tale, her book MOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE SCARES, illustrated by David Rodriguez Lorenzo isContinue reading “Welcome Author Lynne Marie – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 11/22/21

Congratulations to Abbi Lee, winner of the giveaway from Shaunda Wenger! This is a winner’s choice giveaway. Abbi, please email me (ljrwritenow at g mail) to let me know if you want the picture book critique or a signed copy of CHICKEN FRANK, DINOSAUR! illustrated by Jojo Ensslin and some book swag. Don’t miss theContinue reading “Winner Announcement 11/22/21”

Welcome Author Laura Perdew – Giveaway Alert

Please help me welcome Laura Perdew, author of several books for the education market, THE FORT released by Page Street Publishing, and an amazing STEM series PICTURE BOOK SCIENCE SERIES: ADAPTATIONS, published by Nomad Press. Laura is generously offering the entire series, yes all 5 books, for the giveaway! Laura is a local friend, activeContinue reading “Welcome Author Laura Perdew – Giveaway Alert”