Today, I’m featuring my dear friend, and one of my critique partners, Ellen Leventhal. Her new book, A FLOOD OF KINDNESS, illustrated by Blythe Russo (Worthy Kids – Hachette Book Group), is a beautiful and important story. Ellen shares how she was inspired by her own experiences with devastating floods, and she takes us behind… Read more »
I’m delighted to feature my friend Charlotte Offsay on the blog today. Charlotte has three books releasing over the next few years, including her debut picture book, THE BIG BEACH CLEANUP, illustrated by Katie Rewse. I loved learning that Charlotte’s family inspired the book’s theme of working together to make the world a better place…. Read more »
I’m delighted to feature my friend Moni Ritchie Hadley on the blog today. I’m so excited about Moni’s upcoming debut picture book, THE STAR FESTIVAL (illustrated by Mizuho Fujisawa, Albert Whitman & Company). She drew inspiration from her family history and childhood experiences, including a festival’s origin story, when writing this beautiful book. Read on… Read more »
I’m so happy to feature my friend, the talented kidlit author Annette Schottenfeld. She has TWO books releasing in 2021 – her debut, NOT SO FAST, MAX: A ROSH HASHANAH VISIT WITH GRANDMA (illustrated by Jennifer Kirkham, Kalaniot Books), will be on bookshelves this week! I can’t wait to get my copy! Annette chats about… Read more »
I’m delighted to feature my friend and fellow #BookMeshuggenah Chana Stiefel on the blog today. Chana shares the inspiration for her new book, LET LIBERTY RISE: HOW AMERICA’S SCHOOLCHILDREN HELPED SAVE THE STATUE OF LIBERTY, illustrated by Chuck Groenink, releasing on March 2. Chana discusses stories, creativity, and connection – I especially loved learning about… Read more »
I’m so happy to feature my good friend and fellow @2021WordBird, KidLit author Rosie J. Pova! Rosie’s new picture book, SUNDAY RAIN, illustrated by Amariah Rauscher, releases on March 2, and is a perfect story to read on a rainy day or any day! Rosie shares about stories, creativity, and connection, and I enjoyed learning… Read more »
I’m so happy to feature my good friend, author/illustrator Patricia Saunders. I first met Patricia at an SCBWI conference in Texas a few years ago! Her stories and illustrations are wonderful and I loved learning about the inspiration behind the books. Three cheers for Patricia’s new picture book, IT’S A MUFFULETTA! IT’S A WHATA? Stay… Read more »
I’m happy to feature my friend Matt Forrest Esenwine on the blog today. I particularly enjoyed learning about Matt’s collaboration process with his co-author for ONCE UPON ANOTHER TIME. And I was interested to read about the interplay between poetry and puzzles in his books. Read on for Matt’s thoughts about stories, creativity, and connection…. Read more »
I’m so happy to highlight my friend and fellow #BookMeshuggenah, Barbara Bietz. I loved reading about how her life experiences in California and Arizona inspired her Jewish-themed picture books. Also, her book about creativity is a must for all homes, schools, and libraries! Read on for Barbara’s thoughts about stories, creativity, and connection. Welcome, Barbara!… Read more »
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… Read more »