Talking Story is live! Here is your chance to not only win LET'S BUILD A TRAIN or PRAIRIE BOY but also A GRAND IDEA by Megan Hoyt and NICK AND TESLA by Bob Pflugfelder.You can access the newsletter here. Read Megan Hoyt's backstory for her picture book about Grand Central Station, find other book recommendations, and discover… Continue reading "BUILDING" BOOKS + 4 Giveaways
A few weeks ago I attended a Monarch Publishing event and was fortunate to meet two fantasy authors, Stephanie Cotta and Angela Hughes. They recently started a podcast, The Ink Mages, and agreed to answer questions about the process. Take it away, Stephanie and Angela!INTERVIEWCarol: What does your name mean? Stephanie and Angela: We are… Continue reading The Ink Mages on Producing a Podcast and 2 Giveaways!
This week I have two very different picture books for you courtesy of Sleeping Bear Press; both are related to Canada's national winter sport--hockey. If you want to win either of these books, make sure to include your name and email address when you leave a comment and let me know which book you're interested in. The… Continue reading TWO CANADIAN STORIES + TWO GIVEAWAYS
Following up on last week's blog, I have two more picture books for you from Sleeping Bear Press for presents for a little reader in your life. Enjoy!REVIEWSMISS MARY'S CHRISTMAS MITTENS Written by Trinka Hakes Noble and illustrated (so very colorfully!) by Renee Andriani. This opening page sets the tone for the entire book:Just before Christmas vacation,… Continue reading TWO CHRISTMAS PICTURE BOOKS, TWO GIVEAWAYS
If you're like me, you give books as presents. On today's blog, I have two fun books published by Sleeping Bear Press that will make great presents for a young pirate or sailor in your life. Both books use great wordplay which will tickle the ears of both kids and adults.REVIEWSPIRATES DON'T DANCEWhat happens when a… Continue reading TWO SPLENDID SEAFARING PICTURE BOOKS + 2 GIVEAWAYS
I am happy to announce that Annette Whipple, author, and speaker is Write2Ignite's next Master Class teacher. Check out her wonderful books!HERE ARE THE CLASS DETAILS:WHO? Award-winning Annette Whipple, the author of 11 books with 4 more under contract.WHAT? Writing Nonfiction for Kids and Teens. WHERE? On Zoom!WHEN? September 10, 2022 WHY? As Annette wrote in "5 Steps To… Continue reading WRITE 2 IGNITE PRESENTS: A MASTER CLASS WITH ANNETTE WHIPPLE!
I've experienced some recent issues with Blogger and found out that Feedburner was no longer working. I think most of you did not receive my 2 previous blogs, so I'm linking them here now. I extended the giveaways. F is for Feathers: An Informational Picture Book and GiveawayBeyond the Stars: A MG SciFi/Fantasy Book and GiveawayI hope y'all… Continue reading Blog Alert!
I'm slowly making it through my to-be-reviewed shelf (which keeps getting replenished by publishers and publicists sending me books!). Last spring I received these two books from Sleeping Bear Press and I'm now getting around to sharing them with you.A CAPE!Author-Illustrator Marty Kelley's book begins and ends without words. In fact, I bet the entire book has less… Continue reading SILLY BOOKS FOR KIDS (with not-so-silly messages): 2 REVIEWS AND 2 GIVEAWAYS
Today I'm sharing two new books from Sleeping Bear Press. Although they're not coloring books per se, they each use colors to teach important friendship lessons. Written for the pre-K through first grade crowd, teachers, librarians, parents, and caregivers will enjoy sharing these sweet books with young readers.The Color Collector (Written by Nicolas Solis and illustrated by… Continue reading Two "Coloring" Books from Sleeping Bear Press: Two Reviews PLUS Two Giveaways!
Congratulations to Sandra Warren who won THE OTHER MADISONS audio book on last week's blog.*****I was introduced to How to Find a Bird through NF FEST, a blog dedicated to nonfiction picture book writers. (Oh, I didn't tell you that I'm working on a picture book? Stay tuned.) Written by Jennifer Ward with engaging illustrations by… Continue reading HOW TO FIND A BIRD: A Picture Book Review and Giveaway