Children's Book Authors/Illustrators discussion
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Hi! My name is Chandler Goldstein. I am a new children's book author. My book entitled Georgette is about self esteem for young children. I hope to continue writing about children's issues. I look forward to some interesting discussions with this group!!!
Hi,Your book looks great-the cover art is wonderful and it sounds like a good message for all kids, especially girls.
Gail
Gail, Thank you so much for your kind words! I have had so much fun with this process.... but it has also made me realize that I have much to learn. I guess it will come in time. It's certainly nice to receive positive input!!!!! Thank you!
Chandler wrote: "Gail, Thank you so much for your kind words! I have had so much fun with this process.... but it has also made me realize that I have much to learn. I guess it will come in time. It's certainly ..."Oh, yes-a lot to learn? I've been writing for years, and sometimes it seems like I'm just a rank beginner! Always something new to learn. Promotion is hard for me, so I hope it comes easy for you as it's important. Have a great Labor Day!
Thank you Gail! Hope you have a great holiday as well.
Hi, my bane is Tomas. I'm a freelance illustrator working and living in Copenhagen, Denmark. I work with various clients doing illustrations for both children and grown up
Jodi wrote: "Welcome to the club! Please don't forget to introduce yourself and post your picture to your profile! Let me know what you think of the site..."
Hi. I'm Anthony and glad to have found this group, as writing is so solitary. It's nice to have like-minded souls nearby to share and support. My most recent children's book is co-authored: THE ORPHAN: A CINDERELLA STORY FROM GREECE (RANDOM/SCHWARTZ & WADE, 2011), Illus. by Giselle Potter, and selected a best book of the year by the Bank Street College of Education. Oh, what next?
Anthony wrote: "Hi. I'm Anthony and glad to have found this group, as writing is so solitary. It's nice to have like-minded souls nearby to share and support. My most recent children's book is co-authored: THE ORP..."Hi,
It sounds like we can learn from you-impressive book list.
Thanks for joining us!
Gail
Mod
Welcome to the group, Anthony! You're so right...it is wonderful to connect with other authors!
Please share the link where we can find your book :)
Jodi
Anthony wrote: "Jodi wrote: "Welcome to the club! Please don't forget to introduce yourself and post your picture to your profile! Let me know what you think of the site...""
Anthony wrote: "Hi. I'm Anthony and glad to have found this group, as writing is so solitary. It's nice to have like-minded souls nearby to share and support. My most recent children's book is co-authored: THE ORP..."Nice to hear from folks here. It's encouraging to find other writers who like to share work and inspiration.
Mod
That's so true, Anthony. Writing can be tough to break into, so it is nice to know there are others going through the ups and downs writing and publishing may bring. Very happy you're a part of the group. We have such amazing people here!
Jodi
Hi everyone! I am Anna Karina Birkenstock, a German children's book author and illustrator for many known German publishers. I am very happy that now the e-book technology enables me to publish books all over the world. Therefore me and my husband have founded the Tilda Marleen Verlag, and my first English children's book "Freda the Little Plump Fairy" is now available in iBook store and Kindle store.
Hello Everybody,I am Ritu Goyal and just joined this group.Its very encouraging to know and be able to talk to other children's author.It lets you know that you are not alone being nervous or struggling with so many pieces of publishing.
My book Never lie ever Never Lie-Ever relased in Feb 2012.
A give away is On , Please do take time to enter in it.This is my first attempt to publish any material.
Also if you are interested/willing to review my book please let me know.
John I loved your read and the website.I am going to buy the book for my little one.I am sure she will enjoy it.I loved your hisssssssssssssand purrrs.Wonderful!My best wishes for the book.
Ritu
John wrote: "@Gail
Very glad you liked!
Doing the reads was a lot of fun.
It's something I think a lot more writers SHOULD do.
This is Book Three.
The Cat That Finally Learned How To Purr?
[bookcover:The..."
Hello Jodi and others...I am Jane and I am happy to see so many talented people here.Thank you for the opportunity to share my book about bullying. It's for children 4-6 yrs. old and involves a very intimidatig bull frog and a docile turtle. This is the link! i'd really value any feedback a great deal. Thanks!http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008LG0T0G
Mod
Hello everyone, this is a great space, I'm so happy to have found all of you here. Quick intro: I am Robyn, I'm the author/illustrator of 'Kangaroo Kangaroo Where Are You?' It's a picture book mainly for early readers (3-5 years). It's on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Kangaroo-Deligh...Writing and illustrating a children's book is lots of work, and I love every minute of it.
Jane wrote: "Hello Jodi and others...I am Jane and I am happy to see so many talented people here.Thank you for the opportunity to share my book about bullying. It's for children 4-6 yrs. old and involves a ver..."Thank you Jodi!
Hi all, I'm Alison Hertz. My new picture book, Flap!, is coming out November 15 and is available through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Me (if you want it autographed). I write and illustrate picture books and I'm working on a chapter book to try something a little longer. You can learn more about me on my site at www.AlisonHertz.com. From there, you can also check out my blog "On My Mind."If you are interested in blogging about me or Flap! or doing a review, let me know. I am organizing my blog tour for November and December.
-Alison Hertz
Hi,Your illustrations are adorable and I love your blog! Welcome and I hope you can help us, too! I would love to do a review in Nov or Dec-swamped now, but then, I'm your girl!
Gail
Thanks, Gail! Sounds great. I hope you signed up to follow my blog. I post about writing, illustrating, reviews about other books, author and illustror interviews, etc...-Alison Hertz
www.AlisonHertz.com
Mod
Hi, Alison! I'd be happy to do a review swap if you're interested, as my new book, 'Savannah's Story' was just released as well! Let me know and I'll send you the pdf :)
Jodi Stone
Hi, Jodi and all members, I'm Alison and live just outside of London, U.K. I'm not a published author as I have not yet completed my first book, reasons being is 1. I'm very self-critical and 2. I class writing as 'me-time', and like most mums, that usually comes after everything else if you have the time!
I used to love reading as a child, usually Enid Blyton and the style where my imagination wandered to believe I was there in the story.
My first experience of writing 'a lengthy piece' was whilst at school at the age of eight years, where we were expected to write a page on evacuees, my 'piece' was 23 pages long.
After 'the Terrible Teens' years and youth passed by, I married and had children. My passion for writing was re-ignited by my eldest daughter, who was approximately two to three years at the time, wanting the same 'made up' story each night, or the same characters, so I thought I had better write them down, and hence, my dawn of writing was again re-born.
Mod
I'm not a published author as I have not yet completed my first book, reasons being is 1. I'm very self-critical and 2. ..."
Hello, Alison!
Welcome! You don't have to be published to be a writer :)...sounds like you already are! Putting it to paper is just part of it. Sounds like you have amazing inspiration though! Happy to meet you, and that you've joined the group. It has grown into an amazing and ecclectic group of authors...some published, some newly published, and some working on that next phase. I hope you'll enjoy!
Jodi
Hello again Jodi! Thank you so much for the invite. Love your group. I have written my first book of a series that will be coming from The Heart of the BottomsUP 2/3 Acre. My first book is Mailbox Kitten. My publisher:http://friesenpress.com
Hi everyone. My name is Carol. I just noticed your group. I am learning about writing picture books for young children, and really enjoying the process. I am working with Children's Book Insiders and learning a lot.
Hi all,
Wow I'm a new member to this group. Just found you yesterday. I feel excited and a little intimidated. Many of you have already published books, and I'm just learning. I'm working with CBI (Children's Books Insiders) to learn. I hope to publish a picture book sometime soon. Meanwhile "listening" and learning.
Carol
Wow I'm a new member to this group. Just found you yesterday. I feel excited and a little intimidated. Many of you have already published books, and I'm just learning. I'm working with CBI (Children's Books Insiders) to learn. I hope to publish a picture book sometime soon. Meanwhile "listening" and learning.
Carol
Carol wrote: "Hi all,Wow I'm a new member to this group. Just found you yesterday. I feel excited and a little intimidated. Many of you have already published books, and I'm just learning. I'm working with CBI ..."
Hello Carol!
I am fairly new here too, although I am newly publish there's still a lot for me to learn too. I think you will have a head start that many of us didn't, just by coming here and learning the steps before there time :)
Mammy wrote: "Carol wrote: "Hi all,
Wow I'm a new member to this group. Just found you yesterday. I feel excited and a little intimidated. Many of you have already published books, and I'm just learning. I'm wor..."
Thank you Mammy. That's very encouraging. :^D
Wow I'm a new member to this group. Just found you yesterday. I feel excited and a little intimidated. Many of you have already published books, and I'm just learning. I'm wor..."
Thank you Mammy. That's very encouraging. :^D
Carol wrote: "Hi everyone. My name is Carol. I just noticed your group. I am learning about writing picture books for young children, and really enjoying the process. I am working with Children's Book Inside..."Hmmm, what is Chilren's Book Insider? Please fill us in.
Thanks,
Gail
Hello everyone,My book 'Kangaroo Kangaroo Where Are You?' is free on Kindle today: http://www.amazon.com/Kangaroo-Deligh...
I know giving your book out for free is a bit controversial and not everyone thinks it to be a good promotional tool. However, I think it's a decent way of getting your book in front of readers and possibly reviewers as well; especially if you don't enjoy the same shelf space as bestsellers in major bookstores.
What's your take on it? I'd love to have some feedback.
Cheers,
Robyn
Hi,First glance, it's adorable and the drawings are sure to grab kids.
Your giveaway day will probably pay off. Best wishes.
Also, will there be more 'kanga' adventures?
Gail
Hi Gail,Thank you for your lovely feedback.
There might be more kanga adventures in the future, but right now I'm working on a series called Molly Wonders. It's about a kindergarten age girl who is curious about things that happen around her and the silly yet funny questions she asks.
Cheers,
Robyn
Gail wrote: "Carol wrote: "Hi everyone. My name is Carol. I just noticed your group. I am learning about writing picture books for young children, and really enjoying the process. I am working with Children..."
Children's Book Insiders is a website I learned about a few months ago. They have critic groups and discussions that help you learn about the craft of children's writing and how to get published. If you search CBI clubhouse you will find it. I have already learned so much from them. http://cbiclubhouse.com/clubhouse/ This link might help- However you will need to join. It only costs a few dollars a month.
Carol
Children's Book Insiders is a website I learned about a few months ago. They have critic groups and discussions that help you learn about the craft of children's writing and how to get published. If you search CBI clubhouse you will find it. I have already learned so much from them. http://cbiclubhouse.com/clubhouse/ This link might help- However you will need to join. It only costs a few dollars a month.
Carol
Mod
Wow I'm a new member to this group. Just found you yesterday. I feel excited and a little intimidated. Many of you have already published books, and I'm just learning. I'm working with CBI ..."
Carol, happy you have joined our group! That's what I love about this group. When I started it, I was only newly published and had no idea what I was doing, lol. Remember, every author was unpublished at some point, so don't worry...no intinmidating here...just a lovely group of people...some published..some aspiring to be...so enjoy and we're all heere to help! :)
Jodi
Jodi wrote: "Carol wrote: "Hi all,
Wow I'm a new member to this group. Just found you yesterday. I feel excited and a little intimidated. Many of you have already published books, and I'm just learning. I'm wor..."
Thanks for your encouragement, Jodi
Wow I'm a new member to this group. Just found you yesterday. I feel excited and a little intimidated. Many of you have already published books, and I'm just learning. I'm wor..."
Thanks for your encouragement, Jodi
Gail wrote: "Carol wrote: "Hi everyone. My name is Carol. I just noticed your group. I am learning about writing picture books for young children, and really enjoying the process. I am working with Children..."
Happy to fill you in. You can find it online at the CBI Clubhouse. It's a program that helps you work on your story and eventually get published - learning how to write, market etc. I have already learned so much from them. I am working with a critic group and a critic partner. It does cost just a few dollars every month, but it's worth it.
Happy to fill you in. You can find it online at the CBI Clubhouse. It's a program that helps you work on your story and eventually get published - learning how to write, market etc. I have already learned so much from them. I am working with a critic group and a critic partner. It does cost just a few dollars every month, but it's worth it.
Hi, everyone. I'm Adam Veile, author of the MG action-adventure The Dreamcatcher Adventures: Greedy Jack Wallace. I'm looking forward to exploring the discussion boards and getting to know you all better!
Hi everyone, my name is Deborah Gandy and I write children's books. I have one book on the market," A SQUEAKY LITTLE MOUSE NAMED RAINBOW". I have 4 more written but money is an issue and for now they will have to wait. I wrote my books for my grandchildren as entertainment,something for us to do together. But my family and friends loved them also and encouraged me to publish. I see there is MUCH talent in this site. Good luck to everyone!A Squeaky Little Mouse Named Rainbow
Hi Deborah,Glad you joined. There are some wonderful people here. Jodi (the moderator) is very kind and helpful with any questions. Actually, I have found most of the people here kind and respectful. I think Jodi has achieve what she set out for, Authors helping Authors. I hope it stays this way :)
Just FYI for anyone that might be interested. I'm getting ready to turn in one of my picture books to Ezra Jack Keats Awards contest. If you put that in your favorite search engine, you can find out more about it.
Carol
Carol
Deb wrote: "Hi everyone, my name is Deborah Gandy and I write children's books. I have one book on the market," A SQUEAKY LITTLE MOUSE NAMED RAINBOW". I have 4 more written but money is an issue and for now ..."
Hi Deborah,
Welcome to the group. I was curious. Are you wanting to self-publish your books? Or do an e-book? I'm trying to decide for my first picture book. I'm pretty low-budget too.
Carol
Hi Deborah,
Welcome to the group. I was curious. Are you wanting to self-publish your books? Or do an e-book? I'm trying to decide for my first picture book. I'm pretty low-budget too.
Carol
Hi Carol, Thanks for the welcome. My first book I self published which set my husband and I back a bit. I personally think they charged too much for the book since the economy is so bad but I had NO control over that with company I used. I personally prefer a book I can hold in hands but it seems EVERYTHING is going to e-books. Kids are crazy about these new gadgets! My book has not done so well so far as I can't afford to advertise. Maybe we can get some helpful hints from this site, if only in encouragement. Good luck and hang in there, Carol.
Hi Carol, I'm curious about this awards contest. How do you find such things and what and who is it for?Deb
Hi Deb,
I did a copy paste of an email of an email that was sent to me. I learned about this award through Childrens' Book Insider. Here is the info: Good luck
Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award
Presented by: The University of Southern Mississippi & the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation
Contact Person: Ellen Ruffin
Curator, The de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection
601-266-4349
Email: ellen.ruffin@usm.edu
This award, made possible through the generous support of the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, will be given to a new writer for a picture book written in the tradition of Ezra Jack Keats that:
• Highlights the universal qualities of childhood and the strength of the family
• Reflects the multicultural nature of our world
• Has an original text and original story (no folk tales or retelling of folk tales)
• Unifies illustrations and text
• Avoids stereotypes
• Is respectful of the child’s intelligence, sensitivity, curiosity and love of learning
• Displays freshness and originality of language and literary expression
This award is given for distinguished writing and text, not for illustration.
The intent of the New Writer Award is to identify and encourage early talent, and so to be eligible, the author will have no more than three children’s books previously published.
Books that have not already received awards will be given preference.
No books by committee members or their immediate families will be considered.
To be eligible, books must have a 2012 copyright date. Entries may be sent at any time during the year prior to the deadline of December 31, 2012.
A cash award of $1,000 coupled with the esteemed Ezra Jack Keats medallion inscribed with the recipient’s name will be presented to the winning author at the Keats Awards Celebration. The celebration will be held at The University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Dr., Hattiesburg, MS 39406. Further, a handsome gold seal with the image of Peter in a red snow suit from The Snowy Day is available to the publisher to affix to copies of the book. The Foundation expects that the winning book will carry the seal.
The publishers are asked to:
• Be sure the books submitted meet the above criteria
• Ensure and underwrite the appearance of the winning author at the award presentation, along with the editor and publishing house representative
• Agree to display the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award seal on the winning book
• Send a copy of each entry to all of the members of the committee
• Please indicate on the package that the enclosed items are for the EJK Awards
Deadline for entries will be December 31, 2012. Selection will take place in February 2013. The award presentation will be in April 2013.
I did a copy paste of an email of an email that was sent to me. I learned about this award through Childrens' Book Insider. Here is the info: Good luck
Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award
Presented by: The University of Southern Mississippi & the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation
Contact Person: Ellen Ruffin
Curator, The de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection
601-266-4349
Email: ellen.ruffin@usm.edu
This award, made possible through the generous support of the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, will be given to a new writer for a picture book written in the tradition of Ezra Jack Keats that:
• Highlights the universal qualities of childhood and the strength of the family
• Reflects the multicultural nature of our world
• Has an original text and original story (no folk tales or retelling of folk tales)
• Unifies illustrations and text
• Avoids stereotypes
• Is respectful of the child’s intelligence, sensitivity, curiosity and love of learning
• Displays freshness and originality of language and literary expression
This award is given for distinguished writing and text, not for illustration.
The intent of the New Writer Award is to identify and encourage early talent, and so to be eligible, the author will have no more than three children’s books previously published.
Books that have not already received awards will be given preference.
No books by committee members or their immediate families will be considered.
To be eligible, books must have a 2012 copyright date. Entries may be sent at any time during the year prior to the deadline of December 31, 2012.
A cash award of $1,000 coupled with the esteemed Ezra Jack Keats medallion inscribed with the recipient’s name will be presented to the winning author at the Keats Awards Celebration. The celebration will be held at The University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Dr., Hattiesburg, MS 39406. Further, a handsome gold seal with the image of Peter in a red snow suit from The Snowy Day is available to the publisher to affix to copies of the book. The Foundation expects that the winning book will carry the seal.
The publishers are asked to:
• Be sure the books submitted meet the above criteria
• Ensure and underwrite the appearance of the winning author at the award presentation, along with the editor and publishing house representative
• Agree to display the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award seal on the winning book
• Send a copy of each entry to all of the members of the committee
• Please indicate on the package that the enclosed items are for the EJK Awards
Deadline for entries will be December 31, 2012. Selection will take place in February 2013. The award presentation will be in April 2013.
Carol wrote: "Hi Deb,
I did a copy paste of an email of an email that was sent to me. I learned about this award through Childrens' Book Insider. Here is the info: Good luck
Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award
..."
You're very welcome, Deborah. Also thanks for sharing about your experience publishing so far.
Carol
I did a copy paste of an email of an email that was sent to me. I learned about this award through Childrens' Book Insider. Here is the info: Good luck
Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award
..."
You're very welcome, Deborah. Also thanks for sharing about your experience publishing so far.
Carol
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