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Today, I’m thrilled to talk to illustrator and artist Colleen Kong-Savage. I also had the pleasure of meeting her in real life at ALA in Philly! She’s a blast to be with! We also have a book together coming out TOMORROW, and she will talk about Fortune Cookies for Everyone! too! Q1: What was your…
I am humbled and thrilled for the recognition that We Sing From the Heart has received. We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court ALSC Notable Children’s Book 2025 Carter G. Woodson Book Award Middle Level Honoree Orbis Pictus Recommended Book for Outstanding Nonfiction…
Please welcome my guest author today, Sarah Scheerger, with her list of 10 Picture books for SEL Discussions. Her newest picture book is Dude. Be Nice. Dude. Be Nice by Sarah Scheerger, illustrated by Alex MacNaughton Inspired by the real-life Dude. Be Nice Project, a video series with more than 80 million views, Dude. Be…
Thank you to BookList for such a nice write-up on FORTUNE COOKIES FOR EVERYONE! p.s. Related posts: FORTUNE COOKIES FOR EVERYONE is a Junior Library Guild Gold Selection! FORTUNE COOKIES FOR EVERYONE Unboxing! Cover Reveal of my latest picture book … FORTUNE COOKIES FOR EVERYONE! Picture Book Announcement: Fortune Cookies for Everyone! To examine any…
Please welcome my guest author today, Joan Schoettler, with her list of 5 Picture Books about Libraries Around the World. We are giving away a signed copy of Books Travel the World. To enter, please leave a comment. 6 Picture Books about Libraries Around the World The Book Boat’s In by Cynthia Cotton, illustrated…
There are a lot of holidays in October to celebrate! I’ve listed my resources below each celebration. Banned Books Week Banned Books Week is October 4-10, 2026 22 Banned Asian American Children’s Books #fREADomToRead 12 Banned Books in New England #fREADomToRead Top 10 Must-Read Banned Books for Kids Top 10: Challenged or Banned…
Lisa Rogers gave the nicest introduction to the Julia Ward Howe Award for We Sing From the Heart. My award acceptance speech is also here: p.s. Related posts: We Sing From the Heart wins Julia Ward Howe prize for children’s literature! WE SING FROM THE HEART is Carter G. Woodson Book Award Honoree!…