REVIEWBen and Scout by Denise Minnerly is the story of two dogs that are best friends and are always together, despite the greatest olds. It is a story about loss written for young children. Ben is old and sick. Scout is young and has only a superficial understanding of Ben’s condition, so when Ben dies, Scout… Continue reading BEN AND SCOUT: A Review by Guest Blogger, Janelle Ekpo
Congratulations to Cindy Lynn Sawyer who won EQUAL and Lisa Fowler who won DRIVE from last week's blog. *****This week I'm featuring North Carolina author-illustrator, Brandon Reese, and his newest book, CAVE DADA PICKY EATER (Chronicle… Continue reading CAVE DADA PICKY EATER by Brandon Reese: A Review, Author Interview, and Autographed Giveaway!
Congratulations to Jana Leah who won T is for Thor from last week's blog.Today I'm happy to share a new picture book by author/illustrator, Katia Wish. Raccoon's Perfect Snowman (Sleeping Bear Press, 2020) will delight the young reader in your life even as it communicates an important message.REVIEWRaccoon was very serious about building snowmen.He practiced rolling,… Continue reading Raccoon's Perfect Snowman: A Picture Book Review, A Giveaway, AND an Author Interview!
Congratulations to Sarah Maury Swan who won ORDINARY HAZARDS off last week's blog. **** REVIEW Last fall I attended the SCBWI-Carolinas panel in which Lina Maslo co-presented "Bringing Your Voice to Non-Fiction." I heard about her forthcoming book, THROUGH THE WARDROBE which she wrote and illustrated. Immediately I knew I wanted to share it with all of you--and… Continue reading THROUGH THE WARDROBE: How C.S. Lewis Created Narnia
Congratulations to Gwen Porter who won CHASING AUGUSTUS from last week's blog. REVIEW This week I have another picture book by North Carolina author-illustrator, Brandon Reese. I first featured Brandon on my blog two years ago with his debut picture book, OOTHAR THE BLUE. CAVE DADA is a very different subject, but once again, larger-than-life characters are… Continue reading Cave Dada: A Picture Book Review and Giveaway
Most of my faithful blog readers know that I've been working on a novel for many years. What you might not know is that novel started as a picture book. Although that is another story, I continue to love picture books. Recently, I've reviewed a number of nonfiction picture books including some biographies. It appears to be a growing… Continue reading Two Picture Book Workshops at SCBWI-C
Congratulations to Gwen Porter who won "A Boy Like You" and to Linda Townsend who won "A Fist for Joe Louis and Me." ******* If you didn't win last week, here's another chance at winning an adorable picture book, also courtesy of Sleeping Bear Press. Little Sock This debut picture book by Kia Heise and… Continue reading Two Socks, One Giveaway
Thanks to Sleeping Bear Press, I receive their new picture books. This is good news for all of you--more picture books to give away! JUNK What kid (or adult, for that matter) wouldn't be drawn to a book with the title of Junk? Where most people see trash, Sylvia Samantha Wright sees possibilities. But even… Continue reading Two New Picture Books–Two Giveaways!
Congratulations to Linda Phillips who won the ebook copy of Rebecca Petruck's new book, BOY BITES BUG. ******** You know how I love sharing fellow writers good news--particularly for those who are debut authors. When I read on the SCBWI-Carolinas Pals group that Brandon Reese's first picture book was coming out in May (Lion Forge)… Continue reading You Heard it Here First: OOTHAR THE BLUE by Brandon Reese and a Giveaway!
Some of you may remember when I featured NC author, Constance Lombardo, and her debut graphic novel, Mr Puffball: Stunt Cat to the Stars. I'm happy to report that the sequel, Mr. Puffball: Stunt Cat Across America is being released on September 27 by Harper Collins. So, for all you Constance Lombardo fans, here's the scoop… Continue reading Mr. Puffball: Stunt Cat Across America- A Review and TWO Giveaways!