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QUIET IS STRENGTH by Mary Rand Hess and Dow Phumiruk

I grew up in a “children should be seen and not heard” type of home–at least, that’s how I perceived it. It still takes a lot of effort for me to speak up and I’m definitely non-confrontational. I struggle with this, especially when there are calls to action on issues …

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Andrea Wang February 25, 2025 February 25, 2025 Andrea Wang, Dow Phumiruk, lyrical, Mary Rand Hess, picture book 22

A new picture book to love and hug

People who have hung out with me for any period of time have probably heard me talk about picture books I want to hug. These are books I love so much, I just have to hug them and re-read them, and then go off and attempt to write something even …

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Pat Zietlow Miller February 10, 2023 February 9, 2023 lyrical, Marla Frazee, Pat Zietlow Miller 19

SEE YOU SOMEDAY SOON — A story of revision

I talk a lot about revision, because it’s such an important part of the picture book writing process. And, revision can come at so many different phases in the writing process. Writers often revise: On their own before anyone else sees the manuscript. (Often multiple times.) After sharing the story …

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Pat Zietlow Miller June 3, 2022 June 2, 2022 First person, lyrical, Pat Zietlow Miller, Suzy Lee 6

Over the moon with Carolyn Curtis-Mahoney

This month I wanted to share one of my favorite picture books of all time. I’m embarrassed to say I only discovered the book a few years ago, but immediately fell in love with the magical title, the stunning illustrations and the ingeniously original, lyrical rhyme scheme. On the off …

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Kim Norman September 13, 2021 September 15, 2021 lyrical, rhyming 34
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