The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Floyd Cooper
“Giving kids a positive alternative to counteract the negative impact of what is conveyed in today’s media is a huge opportunity.” ~...
The Picture Book Buzz - Great Books of 2019
Well dear readers, what a year this has been! Besides traveling to three great writing conferences, I've been privileged to "meet" and...
Finding Narnia: The Story of C.S. Lewis and His Brother - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
When I discovered The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, I was enthralled; immediately transported on an adventure. I devoured the whole...
The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Caroline McAlister
I have not taken a straight path to becoming a children’s writer, but when I look back I realize that’s what I always wanted to be. ~...
Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom - Perfect Picture Book F
I've often wondered how many great minds, inventors, musicians, and artists we've lost because the individual was born into dire poverty...
The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Teresa Robeson
Boy are you in for a treat this week. Drum roll, please. The amazing Teresa Robeson is visiting with me today! Teresa was lucky enough to...
Evelyn the Adventurous Entomologist - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
I love that biographies offer us a window into the adventures, decisions, and struggles of people we admire. It's fun to discover little...
Just Like Beverly: A Biography of Beverly Cleary - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
It's probably horrible to admit, but I have never read Ramona. She just never appealed to me. But the Mouse and the Motorcycle, and...
The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Vicki Conrad
I hope everyone embraces the joy of reading. ~ Vicki Conrad Vicki Conrad is a teacher with a passion for literacy development and getting...
The Picture Book Buzz - Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Today is the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Slice of moon cake, anyone? © Javier Jaén Before we get into this post, let...
