I’m delighted to feature my friend, author Jennifer Wolf Kam, on the blog today. Her beautiful and touching debut picture book, UNTIL THE BLUEBERRIES GROW, illustrated by Sally Walker, released from PJ Library this month. Jen shares about her inspiration and memories, and chats about stories . . . creativity . . . and connection…. Read more »
I’m so happy to feature my writing friend Beth Anderson on the blog today! I have highlighted Beth’s wonderful books before here and here. Today we are celebrating Beth’s TWO new books – REVOLUTIONARY PRUDENCE WRIGHT and FRANZ’S PHANTASMAGORICAL MACHINE! Read on for her inspiration as well as her thoughts about stories . . …. Read more »
I am truly delighted to feature my good friend, author Candace Spizzirri. Her debut picture book, FISHING WITH GRANDPA AND SKYE, illustrated by Beverly Love Warren (Clear Fork Publishing, April 2022) is a lovely and touching intergenerational story. Candace shares about how fishing trips with her grandfather served as inspiration, and chats about stories …. Read more »
I’m so glad that my friend, author Viviane Elbee, stopped by the blog today! I first met Viviane through a writers’ debut group in 2018 when her debut picture book, TEACH YOUR GIRAFFE TO SKI, released. You can read my first interview with her here. Viviane’s wonderful new picture book, I WANT MY BOOK BACK… Read more »
I’m thrilled to feature my friend and fellow Book Meshuggenah, author/illustrator Amalia Hoffman. Her adorable new picture book, MASHA MUNCHING, released on March 1, 2022 from Yeehoo Press! Amalia discusses the inspiration behind the animals in her new book, and chats about stories . . . creativity . . . and connection. Welcome, Amalia! STORIES… Read more »
I’m so happy to highlight my friend, Lynne Marie! She is a prolific author and also a shining light and mentor in the kidlit community. Her wonderful new book, THE THREE LITTLE PIGS AND THE ROCKET PROJECT, illustrated by Wendy Fedan, is a clever mix of many ideas. Lynne Marie shares about her inspiration, and… Read more »
I’m so happy to feature my writing friend Anitra Rowe Schulte on the blog today. Anitra’s debut picture book, DANCING WITH DADDY (illustrated by Ziyue Chen, Two Lions) releases in December 2021. Anitra is passionate about the kidlit world, and she offers helpful advice about making the most of opportunities in the community. Read on… Read more »
I’m delighted to feature my friend, author/illustrator Ann Kofsky, on the blog today! Ann and I work together in several writing and resource groups, including The Book Meshuggenahs. I’m so excited about Ann’s latest picture book, releasing just in time for Hanukkah: KAYLA AND KUGEL’S HAPPY HANUKKAH! Read on for her thoughts about inspiration, as… Read more »
I’m happy to feature author Jocelyn Rish on the blog today! I loved learning about the inspiration behind her new book, BATTLE OF THE BUTTS: THE SCIENCE BEHIND ANIMAL BEHINDS, illustrated by David Creighton-Pester, Running Press Kids (releasing tomorrow!) as well as the origins of some of her other projects. She also chats more about… Read more »
My good friend, author Candice Marley Conner, is on the blog today! I’m so excited about her wonderful new book, CHOMPSEY CHOMPS BOOKS, illustrated by Alaina Luise (Maclaren-Cochrane Publishing, 2021). I love how Candice was inspired by books, book clubs, and her volunteer work as a reading buddy, and how she incorporated animals from her… Read more »