What do Mel Brooks and Emma Lazarus have in common? Read on to find out!
Continue readingSimply 7 interview
NPM 2026 Day 14 & Simply 7 with Susan Johnston Taylor: IF PETS WROTE POEMS
If famous poets’ pets wrote poems, what would they say?
Continue readingNPM 2026 Day 9 & Simply 7 with Suzy Levinson: DINOS THAT DRIVE
When two evergreen topics (dinosaurs and vehicles) collide with poetry, what do you get? Hilarious poetry every kiddo is sure to love!
Continue readingSimply 7 with E.B. Goodale: ROBIN AND THE STICK
Have you ever seen a child who is enchanted with rocks or sticks? This book is for them.
Continue readingSimply 7 with Annette Pimentel & Faith Pray: HOW A BEAR BECAME A BOOK
It’s the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh. What better way to celebrate than by honoring all of the creators who brought him to life?
Continue readingSimply 7 with Maria Gianferrari & Diana Sudyka: JUST ONE OAK
What can one oak do?
Continue readingSimply 7 with Linda Ravin Lodding: IT STARTED WITH A BOOK BAN
I love a funny book that tackles a tough topic with humor.
Continue readingNPM 2026 Day 1 & Simply 7 with Selina Alko: OTHERWISE KNOWN AS JUDY THE GREAT
It’s April 1st and National Poetry Month starts today! YAY! And I’m excited to once again start off this year’s posts off with another stellar poetry picture book interview.
Continue readingSimply 7 with Ann Koffsky: THE MIRACLE OF MATZAH PIZZA
Tall tales and matzah bread? Yes please!
Continue readingSimply 7 with Johan Leynaud: ARTHUR’S CAT
Do you know the perfect subject for talking about personal space? Cats!
Continue reading