When I submitted my picture book manuscript, Sumo Joe, to Lee and Low’s New Voices competition, I received a response that my picture book had not won, but that I had the opportunity to receive feedback from editors at Lee and Low. My editor, Kandace Costin, found only one sumo picture book at the time…
Author: Pragmatic Mom
Visiting Brown University (again)
I’ve been to Brown a few times but this is my second college tour. If anyone is considering the dual degree Brown | RISD Dual Degree Program, you are in luck! My daughter and her friend Annie shed insight into this program. Tour of Brown University by Zac, a Senior originally from Hawaii He…
So You Want to Write a Children’s Book FREE event at Blue Bunny Books!
So You Want to Write a Children’s Book FREE event at Blue Bunny Books! Back by popular demand! The Boston Authors Club is so excited to have an in-person event at The Blue Bunny, Books and Toys on Monday, April 25th, at 7 pm! Come support your local authors Peter H. Reynolds (host), Janet Bates,…
9 Grandma-themed Picture Books & GIVEAWAY!
Please welcome my guest author Charlotte Offsay with her list of Grandma-themed Picture Books. We are giving away her picture book A Grandma’s Magic. To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom. ——– My grandma lives overseas in England and I don’t get to see her as often as I would like. I, therefore,…
Are Colleges Need Blind? Yes and NO!
I am a mentor in the first-to-college program at my children’s high school called Transitioning Together or T2. They arrange speakers to talk to our group including a representative from the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority or MEFA, a nonprofit that provides resources and tools to help students navigate the college planning process, particularly the financial…
7 Planet Protector Books from Barefoot Books
Earth Day is coming up on April 22, 2022, and to celebrate I’ve partnered with Barefoot Books to do a huge Planet Protector giveaway. Our giveaway includes books, activity cards, and a sticker activity book about renewable energy and natural resources. In addition, the giveaway includes a tote bag made from recycled water bottles, a…
Multicultural Children’s Book Club: Emily D and the Fearful First Day for Autism Awareness Month!
Please join me for our tenth Multicultural Children’s Book Club. We host a FREE multicultural children’s picture book virtual book club on the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 8 pm EST. April’s event will be held on April 7th and we are celebrating Autism Awareness Month using Avery G and the…







