Daddy Loves You! This picture book is the fifth book written by Helen Foster James and illustrated by Petra Brown showing the love of a bunny family member for a young bunny. (Check out Grandma Loves You!, Grandpa Loves You!, Mommy Loves You!, and Auntie Loves You!.) This story begins with, "Daddy loves you, bunny-bear,… Continue reading Two New Picture Books from Sleeping Bear Press
I've bombarded your inbox this week because of some timely reviews and announcements. I'll be taking a short blogging break, but will be back soon with more giveaways and reviews. ********* I'm the fortunate recipient of many fine picture books to review and give away. Here are three that I think would be great resources in… Continue reading Three Picture Books for You or for Your Classroom
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 Jan Brent for winning the ARC of Jo Hackl's debut novel, SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE OF MAYBE. ******** NATURE'S FRIEND: The Gwen Frostic Story Like myself, you might not have heard of Gwen Frostic, a 20th century Michigan artist. Author Lindsey McDivitt and illustrator Eileen Ryan Ewen have produced a beautiful tribute… Continue reading Two Nature Picture Books and Two Giveaways!
As a book reviewer and blogger, I'm now in the happy position of receiving packages of books in the mail. How cool is that? Here's some of the books I received recently as well as two I won from Kathy Temean's blog. W is for Welcome: A Celebration of America's Diversity (Sleeping Bear Press, April… Continue reading Picture Book Bonanza!
Congratulations to Cat Michaels who won a customized indigo scarf from last week's blog. Stay tuned for more information about Pumpkintown Primitives! ********* One of the benefits of being a book reviewer is receiving books that I can share with you. Today's giveaway is a brand new picture book, My Family Four Floors Up written by Caroline Stutson… Continue reading My Family Four Floors Up- A Picture Book Review and Giveaway
Congratulations to Connie Saunders who won The Pursuit of Italy from last week's blog. She definitely is my all time highest winner! ********* This week I am happy to share publishing news from a dear and long-time friend, Jean Hall. Take it away Jean! Jean and I at a writing retreat. April, 2011 AGENT QUESTIONS… Continue reading You Heard it Here First: Jean Hall's Dream Comes True!
As a member of SCBWI, I follow topics of interest through LinkedIn. Recently the question, "Where are the People of Color in Children's Literature?" generated many comments. When I read a personal response from a Charlotte, NC illustrator, Vanessa Bradley-Newton, I asked her permission to post it here. Vanessa is also our featured illustrator in… Continue reading Where are the People of Color in Children's Literature? An Answer from Vanessa Newton
Recently, a group of writers, teachers, librarians and storytellers gathered to listen to ten children’s literature experts and writers. Here are some highlights: Storyteller Brian Sturm opened the afternoon with a story demonstrating how our “brains are hardwired to understand stories—the best vehicle to communicate truth.” He then advised writers to: Brian Sturm Give readers… Continue reading Children's Literature Symposium in Chapel Hill