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#GrowYourWriting Creator Interview: Author, Jenny Lynn Pease
Welcome to the #GrowYourWriting Creator Interviews blog series in 2024. I’m thrilled to feature talented kidlit creators this year and spotlight their beautiful work and inspiring journeys. Today, I’d like to welcome Author Jenny Lynn Pease. Her picture book I LOVE HARRIET KIPPLEY debuts with Free Spirit Books on April 2, 2024, in just a few short weeks! I LOVE HARRIET KIPPLY is filled with fun, vibrant illustrations and serves as a great conversation starter for kids to build self-confidence. You can connect with Jenny on X/Twitter, Instagram, and Threads. Stay tuned to the end of the interview for your chance to win a fiction or non-rhyming, nonfiction, or fiction picture book critique…
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#GrowYourWriting Creator Interview: Author and Former Elementary Librarian, Lisa Rogers
Welcome to the #GrowYourWriting Creator Interviews blog series in 2024. I’m thrilled to feature talented kidlit creators this year and spotlight their beautiful work and inspiring journeys. Today, I welcome Author and Former Elementary Librarian Lisa Rogers. She welcomed two new books into the world in 2023: BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE MUSIC OF JOHN CAGE (Random House Kids/Anne Schwartz Books), beautifully illustrated by Il Sung Na, and a Little Golden Book Biography of Ronald Reagan, and has several more forthcoming titles in 2024 and beyond! You can connect with Lisa on X/Twitter, Instagram, and her website. Stay tuned to the end of the interview for your chance to win a Non-rhyming picture book critique…
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#GrowYourWriting Creator Interview: Author and Aspiring Illustrator, Bridgitte Rodguez
Welcome to #GrowYourWriting Creator Interviews blog series in 2024. I’m thrilled to feature talented kidlit creators this year and shine a spotlight on their beautiful work and inspiring journeys. Today I’d like to welcome Author and Aspiring Illustrator, Bridgitte Rodguez. Her picture book A WALK THROUGH THE REDWOODS was published by Reycraft Books in 2023 and is a delightful stroll through the vivid imagery of the giant world of redwood trees. You can connect with Bridgitte on X/Twitter, Instagram, and her website. Stay tuned all the way to the end of the interview for your chance to win a copy of Bridgitte’s book, A WALK THROUGH THE REDWOODS. 1 –…
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#GrowYourWriting Creator Interview: Author, Susan Johnston Taylor
Welcome back to the ‘#GrowYourWriting Creator Interviews’ blog series in 2024. I’m thrilled to feature talented kidlit creators this year and shine a spotlight on their beautiful work and inspiring journeys. Today I’d like to welcome Author, Susan Johnston Taylor. Her nonfiction picture book ANIMALS IN SURPRISING SHADES was published by Gnome Road Publishing in 2023 and is a delightful mix of STEAM and poetry. I’m so excited to chat with Susan about her book and writing journey! You can connect with Susan on X/Twitter, Instagram, and her website. Stay tuned all the way to the end of the interview for your chance to win a signed hardcover of Susan’s…
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FREE Badge Tracker and 30 Days of Writing prompts with newsletter sign up
I’m so excited to embark on year two of the Grow Your Writing Challenge in 2024! Check out these two awesome freebies for email newsletter subscribers! Grow Your Writing 2024 Badge Tracker and 30 Days of Writing Prompts Hop on over to the Grow Your Writing Challenge 2024 page to learn more about how to participate in our fun, low-pressure, self-paced, and FREE challenge to # grow your writing skills, snag a free water bottle sticker and social media badges, sign the pledge, and grow in your journey as a kidlit creator! Shine On,
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GrowYourWriting Creator Interview: KidLit Author, Rachell Abalos
Hello and welcome to my ‘#GrowYourWriting Creator Interviews’ blog series. My goal is to shine a spotlight on kidlit creators and their fabulous projects and allow them to share their tips and tricks to grow your writing. Today I’d like to welcome KidLit Author, Rachell Abalos. Her debut picture book OUR NIPA HUT will be published by Barefoot Books and releases in 2024! I am so excited to share her cover reveal in this interview. What better time to celebrate this beautiful forthcoming book release than during Filipino American History Month! Thank you for joining me today, Rachell! You can connect with Rachell on X/Twitter – https://twitter.com/RachellAbalos and Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rachellabalos/ Stay…
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GrowYourWriting Creator Interview: Author, Brittany Pomales
Hello and welcome to my ‘#GrowYourWriting Creator Interviews’ blog series. My goal is to shine a spotlight on kidlit creators and their fabulous projects and allow them to share their tips and tricks to grow your writing. Today I’d like to welcome Author, Brittany Pomales. Her debut picture book IT STARTED WITH A P will be published by Flamingo Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, and releases in Spring 2025! We are so excited for you, Brittany! Brittany is a talented author and Etsy shop owner. You can connect with Brittany on X/Twitter – https://twitter.com/BrittanyPomales and at her Etsy Shop – https://www.etsy.com/shop/WordsYouCanWear Stay tuned all the way to the end of…
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GrowYourWriting Creator Interview: Author, Amy Houts
Hello and welcome to my ‘#GrowYourWriting Creator Interviews’ blog series. My goal is to shine a spotlight on kidlit creators and their fabulous projects and allow them to share their tips and tricks to grow your writing. Today I’d like to welcome Author, Amy Houts. Amy is a multi-published author who loves to connect with authors, illustrators, editors, librarians, educators, and more! You can connect with Amy on Threads, X (Formerly Twitter) & Instagram: @AmyHouts, on Facebook at: “Author Amy Houts” and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyhouts/ Stay tuned all the way to the end of the interview for your chance to win a copy of her stunning new picture book featuring the timely and…
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How I landed my Agent and a picture book deal!
I’ve been writing and submitting my picture books for a long time. You might remember my epiphany post in 2010 if you are a longtime blog reader. Wow, have I grown as a writer since then!! So, where do I begin? As I shared in my epiphany post, I discovered my passion for publishing my picture books when I was in the 4th grade. I had the opportunity to write, illustrate, and bind my first picture book. I was so fascinated with the bookbinding machine. I was in awe of every picture book I read. I wanted to escape inside their pages. Of course, growing up, my writing path meandered and stalled…
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GrowYourWriting Creator Interview: Author, Dianna Wilson Sirkovsky
Hello and welcome to my ‘#GrowYourWriting Creator Interviews’ blog series. My goal is to shine a spotlight on kidlit creators and their fabulous projects and allow them to share their tips and tricks to grow your writing. Today I’d like to welcome Author, Dianna Wilson Sirkovsky. Enjoying writing throughout her life, Dianna wrote her first picture book, titled “James’ Reading Rescue,” at the age of 61. Uncertain about its quality and lacking knowledge about the craft of writing picture books, she decided to reach out to a Canadian children’s author through the author’s website. This wonderful woman took the time to read Dianna’s story and provided feedback that set her on the…
