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THE CAPTAIN'S DAUGHTERS- PART II: An Interview by Guest Blogger Elliott Kurta with Author Doreen Berger

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If you missed Elliott's review of The Captain's Daughters click here.INTERVIEWELLIOTT: What inspired you to write The Captain’s Daughters? DOREEN: The Captain’s Daughters was inspired by my life-long friendship with my best friend Robin.  As kids, we were always getting into some kind of mischief. We met in the third grade and we both loved science-fiction and dreamed about living… Continue reading THE CAPTAIN'S DAUGHTERS- PART II: An Interview by Guest Blogger Elliott Kurta with Author Doreen Berger

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UNDER THE TANGERINE TREE: Author Interview with Esther Bandy

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 Elliott Kurta, who reviewed Under The Tangerine Tree on my last post, decided to follow up with an interview with the author, Esther Bandy. Take it away, Elliott and Esther!INTERVIEWELLIOTT: What inspired you to write Under the Tangerine Tree? Was it a single moment, conversation, or photo, or did it take a larger experience for the ideas… Continue reading UNDER THE TANGERINE TREE: Author Interview with Esther Bandy

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GOOD EATING: A DEBUT STEM PICTURE BOOK + A MINI-AUTHOR INTERVIEW + A GIVEAWAY

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I'm always on the lookout for new picture books to share, so when I saw that, Good Eating: The Short Life of Krill  (Tilbury House Publishers, 2022) was Matt Lilley's debut picture book, I asked him if he was interested in a review. In the mini-author interview below, Matt talks about the difference between writing for the educational market… Continue reading GOOD EATING: A DEBUT STEM PICTURE BOOK + A MINI-AUTHOR INTERVIEW + A GIVEAWAY

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INTERVIEW WITH MONICA ROE, AUTHOR OF AIR, and a GIVEAWAY- PART II

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 In my last post I shared Monica Roe's debut middle grade novel, Air.  Today you're going to hear why Monica was uniquely prepared to write this book, her path to publication, and why bees and Alaska each have special roles.In the author note at the end of Air, Monica relates that in her job as a pediatric… Continue reading INTERVIEW WITH MONICA ROE, AUTHOR OF AIR, and a GIVEAWAY- PART II

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What's in Your Pocket? A Picture Book Review, A Mini Author Interview, and A Giveaway!

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Nine curious children who grew up to become scientists. Nine adults who discovered new products, new species, and new ideas. These nine individuals are the backbone of Heather Montgomery's latest book, What's In Your Pocket?  (Charlesbridge, 2021). Illustrated by Maribel Lechuga, this STEM book will be an asset to any K-3 classroom.REVIEWWhen you explore the great… Continue reading What's in Your Pocket? A Picture Book Review, A Mini Author Interview, and A Giveaway!

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WOOF! and SCURRY! Two "The Truth About" Books, a Mini-Author Interview, and 2 Giveaways!

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They say that titles should draw a reader into a book--and these two titles got my attention, how about yours?WOOF!WOOF! is Annette Whipple's second book in her "Truth About" series published by Reycraft Books. In 32 packed pages the author covers a gamut of information about these much loved pets. Readers in kindergarten through fourth grade will enjoy… Continue reading WOOF! and SCURRY! Two "The Truth About" Books, a Mini-Author Interview, and 2 Giveaways!

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SAVING LADY LIBERTY: An Author Interview with Claudia Friddell–Part II

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Two former posts in this mini-series include my review of Saving Lady Liberty: Joseph Pulitzer's Fight for the Statue of Liberty and Part I of this author interview. RESEARCH CAROL: When you were researching Saving Lady Liberty, how did you know what information would fit into your story and what you should leave out? Similarly, how did you know what to… Continue reading SAVING LADY LIBERTY: An Author Interview with Claudia Friddell–Part II

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SAVING LADY LIBERTY: An Author Interview with Claudia Friddell – Part I

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 Last week I reviewed Claudia Friddell's picture book biography, Saving Lady Liberty: Joseph Pulitzer's Fight for the Statue of Liberty.  I promised you an author interview and not only are you going to receive one post revealing Claudia's writing and researching process--but two! I hope you enjoy learning about Claudia's passion to share Pulitzer's fight and… Continue reading SAVING LADY LIBERTY: An Author Interview with Claudia Friddell – Part I

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Raccoon's Perfect Snowman: A Picture Book Review, A Giveaway, AND an Author Interview!

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 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!

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STONES and ILLUSIONS: Poetry Collections by Charles Ghigna Part II: Author Interview & Giveaway

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If you missed last week's blog, please take a minute to read some of the poems I enjoyed in Charles Ghigna's new collections, STONES and ILLUSIONS. In this follow-up post, Charles answers questions I sent him via email. AUTHOR INTERVIEW CAROL: First of all, why poetry? What is it about poetry that you love and couldn’t… Continue reading STONES and ILLUSIONS: Poetry Collections by Charles Ghigna Part II: Author Interview & Giveaway