Did you know that picture book authors and illustrators do not communicate until the project is completed? I think it’s to give the illustrator some creative space to bring the words to life. No one likes to be micromanaged by someone else’s vision. My debut picture book, SUMO JOE, with illustrator Nat Iwata is not…
Vex Robotic STEM Toy!
My husband found this toy at Costco and gave it to our son for his 14th birthday. My son likes Legos and building kits so this was a natural fit. This would be my STEM toy recommendation for the holiday season. I love how it teaches simple machines in a really fun way. My son…
Discount for Study.com to Earn College Credits
Thank you to Study.com for sponsoring this post. Did you know that you can earn college credits by just by passing a test? The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a group of standardized tests created and administered by the College Board. These tests assess college-level knowledge in thirty-six subject areas and provide a mechanism…
What Is #DiverseKidLit? Join our Blog Hop!
Welcome to #DiverseKidLit ! Please join us in sharing your diverse children’s book links and resources, as well as visiting other links to find great suggestions and recommendations. What Is #DiverseKidLit? Diverse Children’s Books is a book-sharing meme designed to promote the reading and writing of children’s books that feature diverse characters. This community embraces all kinds of…
#ReadYourWorld Book Jam 2019!
We are so thrilled to announce the line up for #ReadYourWorld Book Jam 2019, Multicultural Children’s Book Day collaboration with Children’s Book Council! Thank you to the authors and publishers participating. This year, we have ten outstanding authors who will be creating book lists and hosting giveaways of their books! Please welcome: Yuyi Morales (Neal…
Multicultural Children’s Book Day DEADLINES!
Our 6th Multicultural Children’s Book Day online and offline celebration is less than two months away! If you want to be an author or medallion sponsor, don’t miss the deadline! Multicultural Children’s Book Day Sponsorship Deadline is 12/15/18 Sponsorship for Multicultural Children’s Book Day is not only a great way to support this event,…
My List of Lists
My Book List of Lists by Category Each book list below is a list of lists. There are 300+ book lists for kids and teens that I’ve made, cross-categorized. Click on the blue text to see the list. Please let me know if you are having trouble finding a book or topic. I will either email…







