When Linda Sue Park won the Newbery for A Single Shard she received the medal, as medalists do, at the annual ALA (American Library Association) conference. Her acceptance speech was so moving that many in the audience ended up sniffling.…
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Once and a while I get requests from teachers about how they can apply for grants in order to afford an author visit. I'm not an expert on this topic, but I do know many teachers do this in order…
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What’s the best tip you’ve ever received from another writer? Continue Reading Top Tips for Writers
27Nov
Emma Dryden said, "Every writer should be using this tool!"
You know, Emma Dryden! Emma's Founder & Principal of drydenbks and former Vice President, Publisher of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, and she was talking about my guide, the #1…
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At first I was going to entitle this post, "Shame. Guilt."
Then I thought, "Nah. I'm giving myself a break." I hope you will too.
Boy, have I neglected my site, or what? Why? Because Jerry and I took over here. The…
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Brain Burps About Books Podcast #247
Snappsy the Alligator Did Not Ask for Brain Burps to End
An Interview with Debut Author Julie Falatko
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In this Facebook group I did a poll in which I asked, “What do you guys think the top two reasons are for not starting (or continuing) writing a children’s book?” Continue Reading Know Your Why | Beat Procrastination
12Jan
12 x12 is a year-long picture book writing challenge where members aim to write 12 complete picture book drafts, one per month throughout the year. Continue Reading Picture Book Writing Challenge | How to Write a Children's Book
19Dec
5 Days Free Free Preschool Christmas Book for Children!
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The true meaning of…
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Brain Burps About Books Podcast #246
Time to Celebrate Picture Book Month!
An Interview with Dianne de Las Casas
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