I first got to know Margaret through our involvement with the Debut Picture Book Study Group. And now I'm thrilled that we're both...

My #EPIC18 friend Christy Mihaly is chatting on the blog today! Epic18 is a wonderful group of 2018 debut picture book authors and...

This post first appeared on the Children's Book Academy blog. ​The “heart” of a picture book can provide an emotionally satisfying depth,...

I'm happy to interview my #EPIC18 friend Jen Betton! Epic Eighteen is a group of debut picture book writers and illustrators with books...

This post originally appeared on Epic Eighteen. There are many excellent resources available for picture book writers and illustrators:...

This post first appeared on the Children's Book Academy blog. Page turns in picture books are crucial. Well-placed page turns act as...

This post first appeared on the Children's Book Academy blog. The ending in a picture book wraps up the story through the words and...

This post originally appeared on Epic Eighteen. I’m happy to be posting on the #EPIC18 blog today about the revision process for my debut...

This post was first published on the #EPIC18READS blog. I am proud to be a member of Epic18, a group of authors and illustrators with...

This post first appeared on A Song of Six Pens. I’m delighted to be here with you Lisa, to discuss my magical debut picture book,...

I'm happy to showcase fellow Epic Eighteen member Andi Diehn! Andi is a debut picture book author - her new books, WAVES, ENERGY, MATTER,...

I'm delighted to feature my #Epic18 friend Cate Berry today! Her debut picture book is absolutely adorable and it's definitely required...

I'm so happy that Constance Lombardo is a guest on my blog today! Her middle grade Mr. Puffball series (Harper/Collins) is hilarious!...

EPIC 18 is a wonderful group of debut trade picture book authors and illustrators with picture books releasing in 2018. I'm delighted to...

This post first appeared on the Chapter Book Challenge 2018 blog as part of #ChaBooCha2018 where authors work on chapter book and other...

On February 12, I was honored to present at the University of Pennsylvania's Kelly Writers House through the Sensible Nonsense Project....

Congratulations to Laura Sassi - her newly-released picture book, DIVA DELORES AND THE OPERA HOUSE MOUSE, is already capturing hearts and...

This content was originally posted at Children's Book Academy. In a chapter book, the first line of each chapter should hook readers and...

I'm delighted to interview Laura Purdie Salas -- she provides a terrific behind-the-scenes peek at her writing process! This very...

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...