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June 1, 2022
BAPTIZED IN THE WATER: An Interview with Glenys Nellist
Today, I’m delighted to host best-selling Christian children’s author Glenys Nellist for an interview in celebration of her newest release with Zonderkidz, BAPTIZED IN THE WATER. This colorful picture book showcases beautifully diverse renderings of children and adults being baptized … Continue reading →
May 30, 2022
PICKING RASPBERRIES: Thoughts on Writing and Living
It’s almost raspberry picking time again and that has gotten me thinking about, of all things, life and how we choose to live it. Almost 10 summer ago, when this blog was still brand new, I posted a writing analogy about raspberries. In … Continue reading →
May 23, 2022
10 Book-Themed Crafts and Activities for LITTLE EWE
TEACHERS! CAREGIVERS! LIBRARIANS! I’ve rounded up TEN activities created just for LITTLE EWE: THE STORY OF ONE LOST SHEEP (Beaming Books) — perfect for spring or summer, or any time of year. Enjoy! ONE: Make your own fluffy Little Ewe … Continue reading →
May 19, 2022
RIBBIT! THE TRUTH ABOUT FROGS: An Interview with Author Annette Whipple
Children’s author Annette Whipple is celebrating a book birthday this week! Ribbit! The Truth About Frogs, her newest book in the Truth About Series, published by Reycraft, released this Tuesday. Like her other books in the series, this one is … Continue reading →
May 16, 2022
PRODUCTIVE PATIENCE: Ten Tips to Keep Busy (and PRODUCTIVE) While Waiting for Writerly News
One thing I’ve learned as a picture book author is that the publishing process is SLOW! This SLOWNESS includes not only the writing stage – school kids are always amazed by how much revision each of my books required – … Continue reading →
May 12, 2022
COVER REVEAL: Rosanne L. Kurstedt’s AND I THINK ABOUT YOU (Plus an Interview!)
THURSDAY JOY! Picture book author Rosanne L. Kurstedt has a new picture book releasing this September with Kids Can Press and the cover is just starting to pop up on the web, so I asked if she’d be my guest … Continue reading →
May 9, 2022
LITTLE EWE: Joint Interview with Author and Illustrator Reveals SHARED HOPE
A few years ago, I had on my heart to write a counting story for littlest ones inspired by one of my favorite parables from the New Testament. I had always loved this particular parable because it was a visual … Continue reading →
May 5, 2022
LOVE IS KIND: MOTHER’S DAY is for GRANDMOTHERS too!
I’ve been thinking a lot this week about my mother and my grandmothers, all of whom I remember fondly, especially in May when we celebrate Mother’s Day. My mom and her mom also shared the same birthdate in May (isn’t … Continue reading →
May 3, 2022
TWELVE TIPS for READING ALOUD to 3 – 7 YEAR OLDS at BOOK EVENTS
Reading to the young is fun, but can be challenging if you are new to it. With that in mind, here are twelve tips for capturing and keeping the attention and interest of preschool – K-2 audiences at picture book read-aloud events. (Perfect … Continue reading →
April 30, 2022
Poem in Your Pocket Day 2022
Did you know yesterday was Poem in your Pocket Day? The first Poem in Your Pocket Day was held in April 2002. Per the official description, it was “initiated by the Office of the Mayor in New York City, in … Continue reading →
