Trends in Nonfiction
Back in November, I was lucky enough to attend the Falling Leaves Master Retreat for nonfiction writers. It was FABULOUS! Located at a YMCA camp nestled in the mountains of the Adirondacks and...
View ArticleMarch New Releases!
The Magician’s Tower: A Sequel to The Wizard of Dark Street by Shawn Thomas Odyssey In her first big case, Oona Crate was able to solve the mystery of her uncle’s—the wizard of Dark...
View ArticleAn interview with independent editor Harold Underdown – and a giveaway!
So just what is happening with the publishing industry these days? Amazon seems to be growing in influence. The major trade publishers are discussing a merger. Some small presses are closing while...
View ArticleEbook from Harold Underdown Giveaway Winner
Congratulations to D. Lee Sebree The winner of an ebook copy of Harold Underdown’s The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Publishing Children’s Books Thanks again to Harold for participating in the interview...
View ArticleHappy Flag Day! Let’s celebrate with an interview with award-winning author...
Happy Flag Day! What better way to celebrate than to talk to award-wining author Kate Messner about her middle-grade mystery book, Capture the Flag! Kate’s newest middle-grade novel...
View ArticleAnd the winner of an autographed copy of Kate Messner’s Book is…
Stacey who wrote: “I love Kate Messner and her dedication to helping teachers and writers. Thanks for a great interview.” Congratulations Stacey! You will be receiving an email shortly. Thanks...
View ArticleJuly New Releases
Bang! Boom! July is filled with fanfare, fireworks and rockets! What better way to celebrate this month than with a new book. Check out the latest sizzling releases hot off the presses: Fans of...
View ArticleFun books to read when you’re sick (or distracting yourself from ongoing...
So this blog post kind of snuck up on me. I had no idea what to write about, until… I went to the dentist. Weird, huh? There’s just something about sitting with your mouth gaping open for over an...
View ArticleNovember New Releases
As you search for a way to unwind from the excitement of Trick-or-Treating last night, pull up a piece of carpet or plop in a comfy chair with a new book. These new releases are a great way to take the...
View ArticleA Salute to Veterans!
Happy Veterans Day!! To all those individuals who serve or have served our country proudly as members of the U.S. armed forces, and the families who sacrifice a lot to support their service, we thank...
View ArticleTake the Polar Plunge! (into reading and writing)
Happy 2014! It’s that time of year. Who’s up for a Polar Plunge? You know, the thing where crazy — I mean awesome people decide to jump into the frigid ocean or lake on in the month of January to…...
View ArticleMarch New Releases!
Longing for something to do on yet another snow day? Cuddle up with a new book! Here are some of the great new releases to choose from: Princess Labelmaker to the Rescue!: An Origami Yoda Book by...
View ArticleWaiting is the Hard Part
So when you read the title of this post did Tom Petty’s song “Waiting is the Hardest Part” come to mind? If not, it probably did now. (Cue music in your head). We all have problems with waiting. Well,...
View ArticleThe Nonfiction Family Tree
A few weeks ago, I attended the New England SCBWI conference in beautiful Springfield, MA. I had the pleasure of sitting in on a workshop given by Melissa Stewart and Sarah Albee on Nonfiction. It was...
View ArticleNovember New Releases
Starting to feel the chill in the air? Curl up in a chair with a warm blanket and a cup of cocoa… and one of these great new books. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney … Continue...
View ArticleDecember New Releases!
Looking for a great stocking stuffer? Check out some of these fantastic new books! Origins of Olympus by Kate O’Hearn (Aladdin paperbacks) Emily and her winged horse, Pegasus, face an ancient...
View ArticleInterview with Author Donna Gephart — and a Giveaway for Teachers and...
I’d like to welcome one of my favorite middle grade authors and one I am happy to call my friend: DONNA GEPHART! Donna Gephart’s first novel, AS IF BEING 12-3/4 ISN’T BAD ENOUGH,MY MOTHER IS RUNNING...
View ArticleWe have a Winner!
The winner of the special Prize Pack from Author Donna Gephart is Kelli Rapaport!! Congratulations Kelli! You have won: AN EDUCATOR/LIBRARIAN PRIZE PACK — A SIGNED BOOK, READING/ACTIVITY GUIDE AND A...
View ArticleInterview with Award-winning Author Sarah Albee and a Giveaway!
Please welcome award-winning author Sarah Albee! Sarah Albee is the author of more than 100 children’s books. She has had three of her books appear on the New York Times children’s bestseller list....
View ArticleWinner of Sarah Albee book giveaway
CONGRATULATIONS to Rosi Hollenbeck! She is the winner of a signed copy of Sarah Albee’s new book Why’d They Wear That? You will be receiving an email shortly, Rosi. And a HUGE thank you to Sarah...
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