I write reviews for children’s books for many reasons. One, I know what it feels like to discover a gem of a book you haven’t heard about or seen before and I want to share the magic of that discovery with other readers. Two, I think writing children’s book reviews is another tool a writer […]
Tag: ReaderKidz
ReaderKidZ – This Orq. (he cave boy.)
It’s hard to believe we’re into the middle of September already! I hope many of you have had a soft launch re-entering the school year and no major hassles or hang-ups. At our house, it’s been an exciting few weeks. Middle school for the almost 12-year-old is cool with the addition of a locker and […]
ReaderKidZ Review – Books to Celebrate Back-to-School
It’s Thursday and we’re almost knocking on the door of Labor Day weekend! As promised, I’ve reviewed several books to celebrate back-to-school over at ReaderKidZ today and I hope you’ll stop by and check them out. Click HERE. Rufus Goes to School by Kim Griswell, illustrated by Valeri Gorbachev (Charlesbridge, 2013) And don’t stop there! […]
Winner of picture book Oh, Nuts!
Congratulations Caryn Caldwell on winning the giveaway for the picture book Oh, Nuts! by Tammi Sauer and Dan Krall! The book is on its way to be enjoyed by you and your family!! Hooray!! Thanks to everyone who participated in the giveaway. If you missed the review of Oh, Nuts! on ReaderKidZ, click HERE to read […]
Author/illustrator Interview: Doug Cushman
I’m thrilled to be interviewing Hen & Ink coop mate, Doug Cushman about his newest book Pigmares: Porcine Poems of the Silver Screen (Charlesbridge, 2012). When I signed with the agency in the Spring, I thought “WOW” for obviously a number of reasons, but having heard many of Doug’s early reader series read-aloud by my children […]
One Day I Went Rambling
Join Kelly Bennett on the Let’s Go Rambling Blog Tour and celebrate her newest book One Day I Went Rambling, illustrated by Terri Murphy (Bright Sky Press, 2012). This book is for everybody. You don’t need to be a kid to enjoy it but you do have to be a kid-at-heart! In One Day I Went […]
Austin SCBWI Meeting and News
There’s a lot going on in our Austin SCBWI community and this week is no exception. Author/illustrator Salima Alikhan will address how to take criticism and turn it around so it motivates you as opposed to letting it depress you. Her talk “Writerly Despair: How to be Inspired Rather Than Crippled by Criticism” takes place […]
ReaderKidz Review in the Book Room – Picture Books!
In celebration of poetry month, I’ve contributed to the wonderful ReaderKidz this month. If you haven’t visited ReaderKidz before it’s an absolute must!! I’m lucky to be a contributor but the real credit goes to the authors Debbie Gonzales, Dianne White, Stephanie Greene, and Nancy Bo Flood who came up with the idea to build […]
Picture Books – For the Love of Bears
Chilly or stormy nights demand a steaming cup of cocoa or tea and a good book to chase away the howling wind. That’s why I’ve put together a picture book post on some of my favorite characters, who happen to all be bears. There’s something so inviting and soothing about a bear, their cozy fur, […]