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The Backstory: READY TO SMILE AGAIN

I am thrilled to welcome Katie Lee Reinert to the blog today. Katie is here to share all about her debut picture book, READY TO SMILE AGAIN (Gnome Road Publishing) with illustrations by Sara Aziz. This is an adorable picture book with an SEL twist that is perfect for young readers. Keep reading to learn about this new title and for your chance to win a copy of your own or a picture book critique from Katie.

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The Backstory: IF A BUMBLEBEE LANDS ON YOUR TOE

I am excited to welcome Cynthia Mackey to the blog today to share all about her debut picture book, IF A BUMBLEBEE LANDS ON YOUR TOE (Yeehoo Press) with illustrations by Vikki Zhang. This gorgeous book releases on March 4 in the US and on March 14 in Canada, so mark your calendars. And while you wait, keep reading to find out all about how this book came to be and for your chance to win a copy or a query critique from Cynthia.

AH: First off, please tell us a little bit about your story.

CM: B...

The Backstory: WRITE HERE, WRITE NOW

I love when authors return to the blog for a second, or in this case a third time! Rebecca Gardyn Levington is back with another sensational book that every classroom teacher will be dying to get their hands on. This time Rebecca is here to share, WRITE HERE, WRITE NOW and inspire all of us to find the perfect place and way to enjoy writing. Keep reading to learn all about this wonderful book and for your chance to win a  30-min Ask Me Anything call or a signed copy of Write Here, Write Now from ...

The Backstory: WISHES OF THE WORLD

Melissa Stiveson joins The Backstory today with her picture book, WISHES OF THE WORLD (Sleeping Bear Press), which is beautifully illustrated by Khoa Le. This gorgeous book explores wishing traditions and will leave you ready to send your hopes out into the world. Keep reading to learn all about how this book came to be and for your chance to win one of three amazing giveaways that Melissa is generously offering.

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The Backstory: LOVE IS HERE WITH YOU & SISTER DAY

I am so happy to host Jyoti Rajan Gopal here on The Backstory.  I have had the pleasure of meeting Jyoti and she is as genuine and wonderful as her books are. Today she is going to share with us the inspiration behind two of her newest releases, LOVE IS HERE WITH YOU and SISTER DAY. Keep reading to learn more about these titles and for your chance to win a copy of your own.

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The Backstory: Hanukkah Pajamakkahs

One of the things I love best on The Backstory is celebrating debut authors and that is just what we get to do today! Dara Henry is here to share about her debut picture book, HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS (Sourcebooks) with illustrations by Olga and Aleksey Ivanov. Keep reading to learn how this story came to be and for your chance to win a signed copy of your own.

AH: Welcome to The Backstory and thank you for joining us and sharing the inspiration behind Hanukkah Pajamakkahs .

First off, please te...

The Backstory: MIRI’S MOVING DAY

The Backstory is thrilled to welcome back author Stephanie Wildman, this time with coauthor, Adam R. Chang to share all about their latest book, MIRI'S MOVING DAY ( Kar-Ben Publishing) with illustrations by Dream Chen. Keep reading to learn all about this sweet intergenerational story that tackles the uncertainty that comes with moving.

And be sure to comment on this post for your chance to win a copy of this beautiful story!

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The Backstory: HANUKKAH HIPPITY-HOP

My Kidlit Clubhouse pal Barbara Kimmel joins The Backstory today with her board book, HANUKKAH HIPPITY-HOP! Kids won't be able to take their hands off this playful, interactive, rhyming romp. Keep reading to learn how this book came to be and for your chance to win a copy from Barbara!

AH: Welcome to The Backstory and thank you for joining us and sharing the inspiration behind Hanukkah Hippity-Hop.

BK: Thank you so much for having me! I love reading your blog and learning the backstory of so ...

The Backstory: WONDER OF THE WOODS

Bonnie Kelso joins The Backstory today with her latest picture book, WONDER OF THE WOODS (The Little Press & One Little Earth). Keep reading to get a sneak peek at the inspiration behind this lyrical adventure through the woods before it officially hits shelves on October 15. And be sure to leave a comment on this post for your chance to win a 30-minute AMA with Bonnie.

AH: Welcome to The Backstory and thank you for joining us and sharing the inspiration behind WONDER OF THE WOODS.

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The Backstory: GOAT'S BOAT WON'T FLOAT: A Goat and Turkey Story

Kim A. Larson joins us today with her debut picture book, GOAT'S BOAT WON'T FLOAT (The Little Press), with illustrations by Gozde Eyce. Goat's antics will have kids rolling on the floor and what is even better is that this is the first book in a series! Keep reading to learn about how this book came to be and for your chance to win a copy of GOAT'S BOAT WON'T FLOAT.

AH: First off, please tell us a little bit about your story.

KL: Goat’s Boat Won’t Float is the first in the Goat and Turkey seri...