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Interview with Cristina Lalli

Today, it’s my great pleasure to be chatting with author-illustrator Cristina Lalli about her debut picture book, Nola’s Scribbles Save the Day, releasing from Page Street Kids on June 23rd, 2020.  Welcome, Cristina!  Congratulations on your brand new book! Give us a taste of what Nola’s Scribbles Save the Day is all about. My story follows young Nola, who loves to scribble and doodle in her own way to brighten her world with her imagination. Frustration comes when others around her don’t understand what she is doing and why. She struggles with the idea of whether to change her... Read More

Interview with Alexandra Thompson

Today, I have the HuGe pleasure of welcoming talented author/illustrator Alexandra Thompson. I’m already such a fan of her work, so I couldn’t be happier to celebrate the imminent release of her first picture book, A Family for Louie, releasing from G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers.  Welcome, Alexandra! Your debut picture book, A Family For Louie, is out June 9th. The cover is so charming! Tell us what this story’s about.  Meet Louie. He’s a dog of very fine taste. He knows every chef in town, and each day he wanders the city,... Read More

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Piglette is born!

At last, my book is out in the wild. Welcome, Piglette! Bienvenue au monde!  This story was written and illustrated with such love. If you’d be willing to request it at your library, purchase it from your indie bookshop, or order it online, I’d be so grateful. May it bring you and your little ones many happy moments. Merci beaucoup! IndieBound.org Bookshop.org BarnesandNoble.com ***Receive a FREE Piglette printable paper doll when you sign up for my mailing list here!***  

Interview with Lisa Katzenberger

Throughout 2020, I’m interviewing the new authors & illustrators of Perfect 2020 PBs. Today, the spotlight is shining on author Lisa Katzenberger. Her first picture book, National Regular Average Ordinary Day, illustrated by Barbara Bakos, debuts from Penguin Workshop on June 23rd, 2020.  Welcome, Lisa! Congratulations on your upcoming debut! Give us a little teaser of what your book is about. In National Regular Average Ordinary Day, Peter gets a severe case of boredom with all his usual games. To keep himself entertained, he decides to celebrate all the holidays under the sun—important ones, like National Ice Cream Sandwich Day! But... Read More

Interview with Josh Crute

Today, it’s my great pleasure to be chatting with author Josh Crute about his second book, Jonas Hanway’s Scurrilous, Scandalous, Shockingly Sensational Umbrella, illustrated by Eileen Ryan Ewen and releasing from Page Street Kids TODAY.  Welcome, Josh! Happy book birthday! This second book of yours bears quite an impressive title! Give us a taste of what Jonas Hanway’s Scurrilous, Scandalous, Shockingly Sensational Umbrella is all about. Thank you! Jonas Hanway’s Scurrilous, Scandalous, Shockingly Sensational Umbrella (*pauses for breath* it is a long title!) tells the surprisingly true story of Jonas Hanway, an English gentleman, traveler, writer, and philanthropist who lived in the middle... Read More

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Affordable Critiques, Queries, & Pitches for Picture Book Writers: Contact me at katearonson ( at ) gmail ( dot ) com CRITIQUES I critique picture book manuscripts with an eye to concept, voice, heart, lyricism, world-building, and overall story arc. I’ll leave comments throughout your manuscript, plus write a paragraph or more of overall feedback. Ideally, picture book manuscripts should keep word count under 600. Longer manuscripts are priced differently (see menu below). Character-driven narrative fiction is my specialty. Yes, you may send rhyme. Please “Contact Me” at the link below if you need... Read More

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