Hey, Coach! (and the Value of Trying Again)
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One of the more challenging aspects of writing picture books…
Meeting Illustrators
One of the things I love most about writing picture books is…
Timing is Everything
I have two new picture books out this month, published a week…
One Family = Counting + Unity
One of the things I love about picture books is that they can…
Meet Kim Smith--and OVER THE RIVER & THROUGH THE WOOD Giveaway!
I really admire artistic talent (since I have so little myself),…
Celebrating the Right to Vote
When I think of non-fiction books with a distinctive voice, I…
Dog Adopts Man (and Other Role Reversals)
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SCBWI Carolinas Conference September 2015
The SCBWI Carolinas chapter has another fabulous conference coming…
Zachariah OHora Interview and Book Giveaway
I've been a fan of Zach OHora's books ever since spotting one…
Queen of the Rollicking Read-Alouds
Karen Beaumont, one of my favorite picture book authors, has…
Twenty Year Anniversary and Book Giveaway
Twenty years ago this month I quit my job at UCLA to write children's…
Few Words, Plenty of Action
Author Margie Palatini is known for her lively, clever, and pun-filled…
Poetry for Picture Book Writers
Reading poetry—in particular, reading poetry aloud—can be…
You Byun and Little Baby Buttercup
To celebrate the publication of Little Baby Buttercup (Nancy…
Chatting with Disney-Hyperion Editor Steph Lurie about William's Winter Nap, Writing Advice & More (Plus Giveaway!)
I sold my first manuscript 20 years ago this month. That sale…
Moons & Multi-Tasking
I'm not very good at multi-tasking. If I'm working on a project—whether…
Navigating the Author-Agent Relationship
I'll be talking about the Author-Agent relationship with my own…
Navigating Step by Step through Your Picture Book
I recently taught a picture book writing webinar called "Strong…
Meet Agent Jennifer Mattson (plus a Giveaway!)
Over at PictureBookBuilders, I interview my excellent agent,…
Mentorship & Webinar Opportunities!
Working on a picture book? Want some inspiration, instruction,…