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  • Author Interviews,  Writing Journey

    Meet the #MidWeekCritique Team

    February 27, 2023 / 0 Comments

    #MidWeekCritique is a monthly initiative started by children’s writer Lori M. Keating to giveaway 3 – non-rhyming PB critiques of up to 700 words. It’s gone over wonderfully, and Lori felt called to build a team to reach more writers each month. This past month I joined the #MidWeekCritique team along with April Berry and Elizabeth James. Learn more about the group and its founder, Lori M. Keating. To enter the weekly contest, follow the #MidWeekCritique hashtag each week on Twitter and comment with your favorite GIF! Lori M. Keating How long have you been writing picture books? The very first picture book I wrote (and illustrated) was for a…

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  • Children's Literature,  Picture Book,  Sunflower Scribe Spotlight

    Giveaway Winner for Away We Go by Chieu Urban

    July 10, 2013 / 1 Comment

    It was such a delight interviewing Chieu Urban last week. She is such an amazing and creative women. Can you believe she designed this diaper cake? The colors a vibrant, bright, and bold. A wonderful reflection of the colorful that awaits AWAY WE GO readers. I can just imagine mom-to-be’s face when she saw this display. Today’s winner is in for a delightful treat. So without further adieu, I’d like to announce today’s giveaway recipient is … Romelle Broas Congratulations Romelle! Enjoy!  

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  • Picture Book,  Sunflower Scribe Spotlight

    Sunflower Scribe Spotlight: Chieu Urban, Children’s Book Author + Book Giveaway

    July 3, 2013 / 4 Comments

    Today I am honored to shine the spotlight on Children’s Book Author, Chieu Urban. She is an amazingly creative author, mother, baker, designer, and so much more. Stick around and find out more about Chieu and her latest book, AWAY WE GO. Chieu has also generously offered to give away a signed copy of her book! You won’t want to miss out on this opportunity. If you’d like to enter please a comment on this post below. You can also earn one additional entry for following Chieu’s blog here, where you can find links to awesome activities for young readers. Winners will be posted Wed. July 10th. Hello Chieu! Let’s…

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    Sunflower Scribe Spotlight: Kirsti Call, Children’s Book Author

    June 28, 2013 / 4 Comments

    Hello and welcome to my new blog series, ‘Sunflower Scribe Spotlight’. My goal with this series is to shine the spotlight on children’s authors and illustrators. Today I’d like to welcome our first participant, Children’s Author Kirsti Call. Hello Kirsti! As will be customary with all featured authors and illustrators at the ‘Sunflower Scribe Spotlight’, can you start by telling us your favorite flower? My favorite flower is the purple pansy because I love purple and I hate how “pansy” is sometimes used as an insult.  Come on people, pansies are beautiful! I just love your welcome video. Can you tell us a little more about how your created it?…

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About Christine

About Christine

Mother to two spirited daughters and classically trained vocalist, Christine Alemshah, writes children's picture books that celebrate innovation, music, and her biracial Filipino American heritage. Her picture book BEA'S BALIKBAYAN BOX OF TREASURES will debut with Free Spirit Publishing on July 15, 2025, and is now available for Pre-order. Christine is represented by Vicky Weber at Creative Media Agency.

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