Laura Sassi's Blog, page 48
October 26, 2020
FIVE Tips for Using FEEDBACK PRODUCTIVELY
One of the best decisions I ever made as a writer was to be open to critique. By this I mean showing my work to others with the express purpose of receiving feedback. Over the years, these critiques have come from a … Continue reading →
October 21, 2020
HYBRID AUTHOR VISIT: Inspiring Young Writers in Australia!
A lovely 3rd grade teacher from Australia reached out to me because her students are writing their own stories and she thought it would be special if they could meet an author and ask questions about writing. This is the … Continue reading →
October 19, 2020
A LITTLE BLUE BOTTLE: An Interview with Author Jennifer Grant
When I read the description of Jennifer’s newest book, A LITTLE BLUE BOTTLE, illustrated by Gillian Whiting and published last month by Church Publishing, I knew immediately that I wanted to interview her. Here’s the publisher’s description: “In this beautiful … Continue reading →
October 15, 2020
TWO TOUGH TRUCKS GET LOST: Five Book-Themed Conversation Topics with Author Rebecca J. Gomez
Today I’m delighted to have talented picture book author Rebecca J. Gomez here in celebration of her newest release TWO TOUGH TRUCKS GET LOST, co-written with Corey Rosen Schwartz, illustrated by Hilary Leung and published by Scholastic. In addition to … Continue reading →
October 13, 2020
LOVE IS KIND Author Interview on Los Angeles Public Library Blog
It’s not every day that an author, or at least THIS author, is blessed with the opportunity to be interviewed by a senior librarian at the Los Angeles Public Library! This lovely opportunity was set in motion at the HarperCollins … Continue reading →
October 12, 2020
SIDEWALK SIGNING JOY at Comfort Zone in Ocean Grove, NJ
This past Saturday, I had my first in-person event since the pandemic started. The signing took place on the wide sidewalk in front of Comfort Zone, a charming gift and book store on Main Avenue in historic Ocean Grove NJ. … Continue reading →
October 9, 2020
FALL FUN DAY: FIVE TIPS for Celebrating Fall with Author Tara Knudson
Today I am delighted to have children’s author Tara Knudson here in celebration of the release of her most recent board book with Zonderidz, FALL FUN DAY. First, enjoy the colorful cover, illustrated by Juliana Motzko. Then, enjoy her five … Continue reading →
October 5, 2020
FREE Christmas Printable: GOODNIGHT, MANGER Coloring Page
NEW RESOURCE! Extend your GOODNIGHT, MANGER story time even more with this printable coloring page created by Zonderkidz. Use it to enrich your story time as: a fun post-reading coloring activity the template for a Christmas card the picture … Continue reading →
September 30, 2020
Leer. Analizar. ¡Hacer!: EL AMOR ES BONDADOSO
Today I’m delighted to share a very special Read.Discuss.Do! graphic created by children’s author Rebecca Gomez for the Spanish edition of LOVE IS KIND — EL AMOR ES BONDADOSO! This is the same activity that she previously created in English: … Continue reading →
September 28, 2020
BACK TO SCHOOL OFFER: Celebrate KINDNESS with a FREE Author Visit!
LOVE and KINDNESS. They are more than just words. They are life-affirming actions that start in the heart. When extended to others, they spread joy and sweet affirmation that we each matter and are loved. They can make all the … Continue reading →
