I’m so excited to share today’s good news. Who doesn’t need good news? I get to give away Benson Shum’s grand prize package for ANZU THE GREAT KAIJU to one lucky winner. Continue reading
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Simply 7 with Benson Shum & Giveaway–ANZU THE GREAT KAIJU
It’s the first Simply 7 interview of 2022 and what better way to start us off than with a giveaway? Today I get to introduce you to picture book author-illustrator Benson Shum! Yay! Continue reading
Looking forward (glancing back)
It’s that time of year again when I review the past year’s accomplishments, make a graphic for the year ahead, and set a focus. Read on, if you want, but I warn you that I’m going to get bleak before I bring it back to my hopes for the future (and hopefully inspire you for the year ahead too). Continue reading
Simply 7 with Kate Banks–LION LULLABY
What better way to end the year than with a lullaby picture book? Continue reading
Simply 7 with Joana Pastro–BISA’S CARNAVAL
There are still many places all over the world that I would love to see someday. Brazil is one of them. Thank goodness for books that let us travel vicariously! Continue reading
Simply 7 with Doug Cenko–VIKING IN LOVE
Once upon a time when we used to attend live events, I attended the summer SCBWI conference in LA. I gathered postcards from the Portfolio Showcase and discovered Doug Cenko’s work. Today, I get to share one of his newest and latest picture books with you. Continue reading
Thankfulness & Pauses (or semi-hiatus)
Sometimes it seems impossible to believe that there are people who enjoy reading my words. Not only my stories or poems, but just my blog posts and the random things I voice here. Continue reading
Giveaway Winner of HELLO, HANUKKAH!
I love being able to do a giveaway around the holidays. Congratulations to Continue reading
Simply 7 with Dianna Wilson Sirkovsky–JAMES’ READING RESCUE
Today I get to share a picture book that hits on a couple of my favorite topics: cats and learning to read. Continue reading
Simply 7 with Julie Hedlund–OVER, BEAR! UNDER, WHERE?
I love a funny book, especially if there is word play involved. That’s why I’m so excited to share today’s picture book with you. Continue reading