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 »
I am so excited to feature debut picture book author/illustrator Anita Crawford Clark on the blog today. Anita’s new picture book, OLD TO JOY, published by Gnome Road Publishing, released September 5, 2023. Anita chats about her inspiration, including childhood experiences and visits to her grandmother’s home, and shares about stories . . . creativity… Read more »
I’m delighted to feature Jen Fier Jasinski on the blog today. Jen’s beautiful picture book, MY PIANO, illustrated by Anita Bagdi, debuts with Gnome Road Publishing on September 19, 2023! Jen discusses her inspiration (the grand piano in her living room!), and shares about stories . . . creativity . . . and connection. Welcome,… Read more »
I am thrilled to feature my friend, kidlit author Erin Dealey, on the blog again. I had showcased Erin before in 2020 – you can read that interview here. Today, Erin shares about the inspiration and process for her latest picture book, THE HALF BIRTHDAY BOOK, as well as other upcoming projects. She also chats… Read more »
I’m so happy to host my friend, the talented author CANDACE SPIZZIRRI, on the blog again. Read her previous interview here. Today, Candace is chatting about her delightful new picture book, FINLEY: A MOOSE ON THE CABOOSE, which is illustrated by the brilliant team Chantelle & Burgen Thorne, and releases in April 2023 from Gnome… Read more »