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Thoughts on picture book writing, publishing advice, behind-the-scenes stories, and inspiration for writers and readers of all ages.

Birthday Present!

First, a reminder: tonight’s monthly tweetchat (#KidlitPRChat) is at 6pm EST and all about our goals for the year and how to achieve them. I LOVE birthdays! Doesn’t have to…
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Episode #75 – Best 20 Books of 2011

  Subscribe for: iPod, iPhone & iTunes / Zune / Android Need gift suggestions? These are the top 20 books chosen by two very well read elementary school librarians/book bloggers/Cybils…
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End of Year Busy-ness

Boy, have I been remiss in posting! And here I’ve been put in charge of the Genius Bar at the New England SCBWI conference this spring…all about social media! Get…
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I'm a Second Act!

I’m in this article by Nancy Mann Jackson thanks to Janni Lee Simner, who forwarded me a request (for people over ahem, a certain age) who’ve started podcasts.
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Great Book Charities

On WTNH today I talked about great ways to give back through books with Milk and Bookies: Milk and Bookies (For more activities that teach young kids about giving back,…
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About the Blog

Welcome! I'm Katie Davis, a children's book author with a passion for helping writers bring their stories to life. Here you'll find tips, tricks, and tales from my twenty years in publishing.
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