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

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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What Chicken Hat?

In which Jerry and I try not to crack up while wearing chicken hats. Yes, I meant to write “crack up.”  
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New York State Reading Association!

Come see me tomorrow! Join me and Sarah Darer Littman and others at the New York State Reading Conference Authors Fair, tomorrow at the Rye Town Hilton, 2-5pm. Though I…
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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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