We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Newton Children’s Book Festival! Sunday, November 16, 2025 11 am to 3 pm New Art Center 61 Washington Park Newton, MA 02465 60+ Children’s Book Authors and Illustrators will be selling and signing their books. See the complete list here. We want to thank our sponsors, New Art…
Between work schedules, homework, and after-school chaos, sitting down for dinner can feel like a luxury. However, family meals are a cornerstone of connection, building habits and bonds that last into adulthood. The long-term mental health benefits of sit-down mealtimes go beyond the table. 1. Builds Emotional Security and Stability Predictable routines give children a…
I have made picture book trailers myself in the past, but this is the first time that I have done a voice-over. Usually, I just use the illustrations to create the video, but I realized that the story is too complicated to understand with just a few of the illustrations. I decided to write a…
We are going to San Sebastian, sans kids, to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. My husband has planned the logistics of this trip, and I thought I’d chime in with some sights and restaurants. He booked a food tour with Devour San Sebastian Food Tours to get a lay of the land. I’m up for…
If you are coming to Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival 2025, I hope to see you there! p.s. Related posts: My September Events My First Book Festival: Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival 2023 I’ll be at the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival 2024! I’ll Be at the Chappaqua Book Festival: Sept 30, 10am-4pm…
Activity Guides to My Books Can Be Found Here! My books: Bookshop.org / Amazon / Signed or Inscribed by Me Barbed Wire Between Us by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Violeta Encarnación ⭐ Starred review from Kirkus ⭐ Starred review from Publishers Weekly ⭐ Starred review from School Library Journal Kirkus: The Most Anticipated…
I don’t always get to meet the illustrators of my picture books, so it’s really a treat when there is an opportunity to hang out. I often get questions about the selection of the illustrator for picture books: Do I get to choose the illustrator for my picture books? Only I am working with an…