I am so happy to feature author Catherine Ciocchi on the blog today. You can read my first interview with Catherine here. Her wonderful new picture book, MY SHADOW, illustrated by Aline Cardoso Macedo E Silva, releases from Lawley Enterprises on May 20, 2025. Catherine shares about the inspiration for her book (drawn from her… Read more »
I am thrilled to feature my critique partner and amazing friend Ann Koffsky on the blog today! You can read my previous interviews with Ann here, here and here. Ann’s KAYLA AND KUGEL series is perfect for celebrating and learning more about the Jewish holidays, and for all year round too! The latest book, KAYLA… Read more »
HAZEL AND MABEL: TWO HEARTS APART (illustrated by Anita Bagdi, releasing from Gnome Road Publishing, September 30, 2025) Did you ever move away, and when you came back to visit your best friend – the one you spent every afternoon with – your friendship wasn’t exactly the same? OR did your best friend – the… Read more »
I am delighted to turn the spotlight on my amazing friend and critique partner, author Tina Shepardson, whose beautiful picture book released this month! THE SORRY SEEDS, illustrated by Bong Hyun Shin, and published by Gnome Road Publishing, is all about finding the courage to say “I’m sorry.” Read on as Tina discusses the event… Read more »
I am delighted to feature my dear friend and critique partner Ann Koffsky on the blog today. You can read my previous interviews with Ann here and here. Ann’s newest picture book, PING PONG SHABBAT: THE TRUE STORY OF CHAMPION ESTEE ACKERMAN, illustrated by Abigail Rajunov, is an inspiring story centering around competitive ping pong,… Read more »
I am so happy to feature my dear friend and critique partner, Laura Bower, on the blog today. Laura has two fantastic picture books releasing this year – THE IMPOSTER, and EMILY SNOOK, THE WORLD’S SMALLEST COOK (Gnome Road Publishing). Both are filled with lovable characters, sweet moments, and lots of humor. Read on for… Read more »
I am delighted to feature debut author Ronni Diamondstein on the blog today. Her beautiful new picture book, JACKIE AND THE BOOKS SHE LOVED, illustrated by Bats Langley, releases from Sky Pony Press on November 7. Ronnie shares about how her lifelong love of reading and writing and her admiration for the former First Lady… Read more »
I am delighted to feature author Catherine Ciocchi on the blog today! Her new book, SCIENCE MATTER AND THE BASEBALL PARK, (illustrated by Chantelle and Burgen Thorne, Gnome Road Publishing), combines a clever rhyming text with layered science information. Read on as Catherine shares her inspiration, and her thoughts about stories . . . creativity… Read more »
I’m so happy to feature author Jyoti Rajan Gopal on the blog today! Jyoti has several new projects releasing soon, including DESERT QUEEN, illustrated by Svabhu Kohli, releasing from Levine Querido in October 2023. I look forward to reading all her upcoming books! Jyoti shares about her inspiration and writing process, and chats about stories… Read more »
I’m delighted to interview author Kari Ann Gonzalez on the blog today. Kari’s debut picture book, HOW TO HATCH A READER, illustrated by Rachel Suzanne, released in August 2023 from Gnome Road Publishing. Kari shares about how her own chickens helped inspire this adorable book, and she chats about stories, creativity, and connection. Welcome, Kari!… Read more »