Over a week ago, my good friend Donna Bowman Bratton asked if I’d like to take part in a blog tour to talk about my writing process. Donna writes nonfiction and historical fiction for young readers. Her first two nonfiction books for Capstone Press will be released later this year followed by Step Right Up: The […]
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Picture Book Review: The Very Tiny Baby
As a mother with children who were born premature, The Very Tiny Baby by Sylvie Kantorovitz (Charlesbridge, 2014) caught my attention. It’s a topic I’ve often thought of exploring in a picture book and naturally I was curious to see how this author broached the subject. Brilliantly, in my opinion. Just the right amount of […]
ReaderKidZ Review – Grandfather Gandhi
There’s been so many exciting things happening for me and my friends in 2014. Today, I’d like to share a special book with you and an incredible journey of inspiration, passion, and perseverance. The book I’m referring to is Grandfather Gandhi, co-authored by my dear friend Bethany Hegedus and Arun Gandhi, illustrated by Evan Turk […]
ReaderKidZ Review – Under the Freedom Tree
In celebration of Black History Month I reviewed the book Under the Freedom Tree by Susan VanHecke, illustrations by London Ladd (Charlesbridge, 2014). Peek from my ReaderKidZ review: “Under the Freedom Tree tells the story of three runaway Confederate slaves who steal away under night’s blanket of protection and row their weathered skiff to the […]
ReaderKidZ Review – Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas
Chinese New Year (Jan. 31, 2014) is just around the corner fellow readers and bloggers. May the Year of the Horse fill you with great wealth, long life, and good luck! Check out my ReaderKidZ review for Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas by Natasha Yim, Illustrated by Grace Zong (Charlesbridge, 2014). Click HERE. Not […]
ReaderKidZ Review and Interview with LITTLE RED WRITING Author Joan Holub
Author/Illustrator Joan Holub drops by ReaderKidZ to talk about her latest book Little Red Writing, illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet (Chronicle Books, 2013). Click HERE to read our interview. Having written and/or illustrated over 130 books for young people, Joan knows a thing or two about telling stories. This retelling of fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood is humorous and filled with lots […]
ReaderKidZ Interview with Author Melissa Stewart
Melissa Stewart drops by ReaderKidZ to talk about her latest book No Monkeys, No Chocolate, co-authored with Allen Young, illustrated by Nicole Wong (Charlesbridge, 2013). Click HERE to read Part I of our interview. Having written over 150 books for young people, Melissa knows a thing or two about writing nonfiction! And she shares research tips […]
ReaderKidZ Review – Ode to Halloween
It’s hard to believe fall is knocking on our door again and Halloween is around the corner. Trick or Treat! We’re shopping for pumpkins. Are you? Kids carving pumpkins in 2012 Brainstorming costume ideas. What will we be this year? 2011’s costumes with the family Baking pumpkin chocolate cupcakes, thanks for inspiring us author Cory […]
ReaderKidZ Review – Prisoner 88
Over at ReaderKidZ it’s Historical Fiction month, and I couldn’t be happier than to review Leah Pileggi’s debut novel Prisoner 88 (Charlesbridge, 2013) for their many readers! To read the review click HERE. Prisoner 88 is one of those novels that will get under your skin. You’ll feel for Jake and his predicament. The ten-year-old […]
ReaderKidZ Review – The Cart That Carried Martin
Today, I’m really excited because the interview with my buddy Don Tate is live at ReaderKidZ, and he’s shared his views and emotions with young readers about illustrating his latest book The Cart That Carried Martin written by Eve Bunting (Charlesbridge, 2013). Click HERE to read the interview. I’m also participating in Nonfiction Monday. Check […]