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READ OUT LOUD: GOODNIGHT, MANGER on KidLitTV

It was such a treat to be on the set of KidLit TV  last month sharing in their wonderful mission “to create fun new ways to reinforce an appreciation of reading that children will carry with them for the rest of their … Continue reading →

JOINT-INTERVIEW: A Chat with Picture Book Author Jodi McKay and Illustrator Denise Holmes in Celebration of the Release of WHERE ARE THE WORDS?

Today I am delighted to be doing a joint interview with picture book author Jodi McKay and illustrator Denise Holmes.  WHERE ARE THE WORDS? (Albert Whitman, 2016) is Jodi’s debut work.  Denise has illustrated numerous books, but this their first … Continue reading →

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA: Signed (and personalized) Copies of GOODNIGHT, MANGER or GOODNIGHT, ARK!

Can’t make it to a book signing? No problem! I am excited to announce that this year once again, in response to requests from readers for signed copies, my local indie book store, The Town Book Store in Westfield, New … Continue reading →

HOLIDAY TRADITION: Deck the Halls with PICTURE BOOKS!

One of the things I love most about doing signings at bookstores is chatting with customers.  Often, as I am inscribing a book, customers will explain why they are buying the book and who they plan to give it to. Well, … Continue reading →

And the WINNER is…

I’m delighted to announce that the winner of last week’s special giveaway, a brand new copy of Glenys Nellist’s beautiful picture book CHRISTMAS LOVE LETTERS FROM GOD, published by Zonderkidz and illustrated by Rachel Clowes, is… SARA!!!!! Congratulations!  I will be in touch … Continue reading →

UPDATED: ‘Tis the Season for MORE Book Events!

In celebration of reading and living joyfully, I’ve added a few more events for the holiday season. Please join me, if you can.  I’d love to see you!  Saturday November 26, 2016 10 – noon.  I’ll be reading my books and chatting with … Continue reading →

Guest Post: CHRISTMAS LOVE LETTERS FROM GOD – A Glimpse into the Book’s Dedication with Author Glenys Nellist

Bestselling Zonderkidz author Glenys Nellist has a new book out called CHRISTMAS LOVE LETTERS FROM GOD. Recommended for ages 4 – 8, this delightful picture book brings the significance and wonder of Christmas to life through seven vivid Bible retellings, each gorgeously illustrated by … Continue reading →

Guest Post: CHRISTMAS LOVE LETTERS FROM GOD – A Glimpse into the Book’s Dedication with Author Glenys Nellist (and a GIVEAWAY!)

Bestselling Zonderkidz author Glenys Nellist has a new book out called CHRISTMAS LOVE LETTERS FROM GOD. Recommended for ages 4 – 8, this delightful picture book brings the significance and wonder of Christmas to life through seven vivid Bible retellings, each gorgeously illustrated by … Continue reading →

GOODNIGHT, MANGER Review (and a little writing advice)! Plus a GIVEAWAY!

In celebration of the release of the board book edition of GOODNIGHT, MANGER, children’s author Lynne Marie had me on her blog yesterday sharing a little picture book wisdom that I gleaned in the process of preparing GOODNIGHT, MANGER for … Continue reading →

‘Tis the Season for BOOK EVENTS!

Please join me at one of these upcoming book events. I’d love to see you!   Saturday November 5, 2016 1 – 4 pm.  Stop in at Farley’s Bookshop in New Hope, PA where I’ll be chatting with customers and signing books. Tuesday, November 15,  2016 4:30 pm.  Join … Continue reading →