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Meeting Illustrators
One of the things I love most about writing picture books is…
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),…
Hey, Coach! (and the Value of Trying Again)
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One of the more challenging aspects of writing picture books…
Timing is Everything
I have two new picture books out this month, published a week…
Celebrating the Right to Vote
When I think of non-fiction books with a distinctive voice, I…
Dog Adopts Man (and Other Role Reversals)
Manuscript feeling a bit stale? Need a fresh take on the ordinary?…
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…
On WHEN THE STORM COMES, Rabbit Holes and Very Rough Drafts
My office window looks out on a moss lawn bordered by azaleas,…
On Collaboration, Harmonious & Otherwise
Years ago when I lived in Los Angeles, I had an old watch that…
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 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,…
Dialogue Stories--And a Giveaway!
Writing a story using only dialogue—no narration, no he said/she…