YOU ARE MY EVERYTHING + Interview with debut author Kelly Conroy + a GIVEAWAY!

I couldn’t be more thrilled today to help my friend and critique partner Kelly Conroy celebrate the book birthday for her debut, YOU ARE MY EVERYTHING, illustrated by Abigail Hookham and published by Tiger Tales/Penguin Random House! Kelly and I met in 2019 when we (along with another CP and …

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Meet Justin Colón — and his next picture book

Looking for your next great, funny read? You may have to look no further than Justin Colón’s and James Rey Sanchez’ picture book IMPOSSIBLE POSSUMS, which releases Oct. 22 from Disney Hyperion. Life as an aspiring villain is lonely for Carl the possum, so he’s on a mission to create …

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LITTLE DREIDEL LEARNS TO SPIN + interview with (myself!) author Rebecca Gardyn Levington AND illustrator Taryn Johnson + a GIVEAWAY!

I know it’s a little early to be thinking about Hanukkah (I mean we still have Halloween and Thanksgiving to get through! Geez, Rebecca!) BUT I was too excited to share my latest book with you that I couldn’t wait! So, may I introduce… LITTLE DREIDEL LEARNS TO SPIN, illustrated …

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Let’s talk picture book biographies — and what makes a good one

Picture book biographies are some of my favorite things to read. Why? Well, first, I always learn something new. And, I love learning new things. I think that’s part of what makes me a successful writer. If you don’t understand the power of picture books, you might wonder how an …

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