Shutta Crum's Blog, page 10
September 11, 2018
How a Writer Reads by Meg Medina
Love this! There’s only 2 things I’d add, as a writer. When there’s a book I adore I will often buy a second used copy and mark up the passages where something stands out to me–or some technique is masterfully used. And I’d add reading aloud. I will often do this when my husband […]
September 1, 2018
YAY! New Paperback Edition of SPITTING IMAGE Available
Exciting news! A paperback edition of my first novel SPITTING IMAGE is now available for purchase. It was originally published in 2003. Don’t ya just love this cover? It originally got a starred review from School Library Journal, was a Border’s Original Voices choice and made many prestigious reading lists. You can read reviews, read […]
June 13, 2018
Ready or Not–Woolbur Goes to School! (And a book giveaway too.)
Today: a treat! An interview with Leslie Helakoski a picture book author and illustrator of several wonderful books including the soon to be released: READY OR NOT, WOOLBUR GOES TO SCHOOL. Enjoy the interview below. But before that–mark your calendars! Leslie is launching her new Woolbur book twice this coming weekend. Once at Kazoo Books in […]
Words and Word Choice with Mouseling’s Words (New interview)
The wonderful Tara Lazar just posted a new interview with me about words and word choice and the writing of MOUSELING’S WORDS. And guess what? There’s a free picture book critique attached! So check it out ASAP and leave a comment at her site to enter. It’s all at: https://taralazar.com/2018/06/13/mous... So get thee hence–read, comment, enter […]
June 12, 2018
Wielding the Right Words (and the right journals).
Hey all! I have a post up about word choice for writers at the RYS site. It’s at https://www.rateyourstory.org/single-... Over my years as a writer I’ve found that keeping the right journals—as opposed to generally journaling—is very helpful. Check it out and let me know what you think! (And DO share . . […]
April 24, 2018
Meet Children’s Author Jill Esbaum!
Hey, all! I’d love for you to get to know the writer Jill Esbaum. She’s an online friend and a great writer. With more than 35 fiction and non-fiction books under her belt, she’s a busy person but also someone who willingly gives of herself to help other authors and to speak with children. Many […]
April 17, 2018
IF WENDELL HAD A WALRUS is a Winner!
Hey folks! Here’s a shout-out for a really fun book! A book with heart, with hope and with humor. My favorite kind! And its got illustrations by the inimitable Matt Phelan. But best of all, today’s is its birthday! Scroll down for a lively interview with Wendell’s author the lovely Lori Mortensen. Then go […]
March 26, 2018
Michigan Mentorships Available!
What an opportunity! SCBWI-MI is offering two mentorships this year with novelists Kelly Barson and Leslie Connor. As a former mentor myself, whose mentee’s novel was later published (Tracey Bilen’s What She Left Behind. Patting self on back . . . ), these mentorships can be career-changers. The details are below. Go . . . […]
February 13, 2018
Lovely Review of Mouseling’s Words and a Chance to Win a Copy!
Stop by for this new interview (with a lovely review of Mouseling’s Words). Comment there (not here) and get a chance to win an autographed copy. Remember, you have to go to the Picture Book Builder’s site to win!! (Thank’s Jill Esbaum!) MOUSELING’S WORDS, + an interview with author Shutta Crum Enjoy! Shutta
February 12, 2018
2018 ALA Youth Media Awards
Here is a complete list of winners. Enjoy! American Library Association announces 2018 youth media award winners John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature: “Hello, Universe” written by Erin Entrada Kelly, is the 2018 Newbery Medal winner. The book is published by Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins […]
