I'm so happy to feature my dear friend and @2021WordBirds pal, the fabulous author Vivian Kirkfield. Her wonderful new book, FROM HERE TO THERE: INVENTIONS THAT CHANGED THE WAY THE WORLD MOVES (illustrated by Gilbert Ford), just released, and is perfect for homes, classrooms, and libraries. Vivian is inspired by absolutely everything and she is a tireless cheerleader in the KidLit community! Vivian hosts the #50PreciousWords contest so get your ideas ready! Read on for Vivian

Welcome back, Vivian! How wonderful to feature the amazing author Vivian Kirkfield for the second time! You can read Vivian's first blog appearance from February, 2018 here. I'm delighted to be part of Vivian's current blog tour, helping to showcase her brilliant debuts! In 2019, Vivian has three picture books releasing, with two more appearing in 2020! And she continues to write her blog, run the #50PreciousWords Writing Contest, and tirelessly cheer on the entire children's

It's a fabulous day - my friend Vivian Kirkfield in a guest on the blog! Although I have never met Vivian in person, I feel like I know her. She is a talented and hard-working author and blogger, an excellent editor, and one of the biggest cheerleaders in the KidLit community. It's always exciting when good things happen to lovely people -- and 2019 will be very good to Vivian since she has four books releasing that year! Also, she gives back. Her #50PreciousWords Writing Cha

In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday, Vivian Kirkfield is hosting -- THE 2nd ANNUAL #50PRECIOUSWORDS WRITING CHALLENGE! The rules are to write a story for children using 50 words or less. You still have time to enter! Here's my story . . . I hope it makes you smile, and remember that when life gets tough, keep breathing! JUST BREATHE 49 words “Uggggh!” shouted Ella at breakfast. She squeezed her eyes, scrunched her mouth, and clenched her fists. “Just breathe,” said big sister Lil