Dorothy Price and I go way back. We were members of the Charlotte SCBWI critique group I don't know how many years ago! I was delighted to share her debut picture book, Nana's Favorite Things, and today I'm happy to share her new chapter book series, JALEN'S BIG CITY LIFE (Capstone: August 2022). The bright, lively illustrations are… Continue reading JALEN'S BIG CITY LIFE: Four Chapter Books, an Author Interview, and a Giveaway
REVIEW OF UNICORNS OF THE SECRET STABLEI'm joined by my granddaughter, Eleanor Edgar, in this review.Almost 7-year-old Eleanor, withher new books, unicorn, and favorite dog. It’s been a long time since I’ve read early chapter books. But when my fellow SCBWI-Carolinas friend, Laurie Edwards, reached out to me with the promise of books, how could I say no?Below… Continue reading UNICORNS OF THE SECRET STABLE: Early Chapter Books Review and TALKING STORY