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Book Pairing for Educators and Writers

As a teacher I often looked for books that worked well together so that my lessons would be richer and allow my students to see things from different author’s points of view. I love the opportunity to compare and contrast literature to expand my own understanding and create higher order thinking possibilities for my learners.Continue reading “Book Pairing for Educators and Writers”

Nine Years Blogging Anniversary

I’ve shared photography, poetry, interviews with other authors and creators, book reviews, and other content. I’ve scaled back a bit but have a few posts coming up with book pairings for educators and readers that I’m looking forward to sharing. As always, thanks for stopping by!

Mastering Realistic Dialogue in Fiction #writingtips #writingfiction

Dialogue is a hugely important part of writing fiction. It can move the action of your story forward, reveal character, emotions and motivations, and… Mastering Realistic Dialogue in Fiction #writingtips #writingfiction

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”

Haiku Saturday 9/21/24

shadow puppetshow thanks to full moon, leaves, and an imagination

Winner Announcement 7/18/24

Congratulations to Marcia Strykowski winner of a signed copy of author Cathy Stefanec Ogren‘s new book THE LITTLE RED CHAIR, illustrated by Alexandra Thompson. Please email me at ljrwritenow at gmail.com with your mailing information so that I can connect you to your prize. Thank you, Cathy for being on the blog. THE LITTLE REDContinue reading “Winner Announcement 7/18/24”

Writing Tuesday 6/11/24

I’m excited to share news of an excellent Kirkus Review for AN ACCIDENTAL HERO: A MOSTLY TRUE WOMBAT STORY. If you’ve read it, please leave a review on Goodreads, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble. Request it from your library, or request that they purchase it so that more families will be able to read it!Continue reading “Writing Tuesday 6/11/24”

Welcome Author Tracy C. Gold – Giveaway Alert

Today I am sharing my interview with Tracy C. Gold author of several picture books and a member of my promotion group, PictureBookGold. Her latest book, CALL YOUR MOTHER, illustrated by Vivian Mineker is a timeless tribute to motherhood at all the stages. Not only is “Call your Mother” excellent advice if you’re lucky enoughContinue reading “Welcome Author Tracy C. Gold – Giveaway Alert”

Who Are the Winners of Picture Books and More This Month?

I featured some wonderful new picture books this month by some talented authors. Today it gives me great pleasure to announce the winners of two of … Who Are the Winners of Picture Books and More This Month?

Winner Announcement 3/18/24

Congratulations to Jany Campana, winner of a a copy of I SHIP: A CONTAINER SHIP’S COLOSSAL JOURNEY from author Kelly Rice Schmitt. Please email me ljrwritenow @ gmail.com your mailing address so that I can connect you with Kelly. 📗📘📕📗📘📕📗📘📕📗📘 Friends, have you been buying books and forgetting to post reviews on Goodreads, Amazon, BarnesContinue reading “Winner Announcement 3/18/24”