What a week! When I arranged for Patricia's interview and this #PPBF post in January, I had no way of knowing how timely and relevant...

Patricia Hruby Powell was born & raised in Arlington Heights, Illinois, where she played in barns and prairie-covered hills and...

It is so relaxing to lie on my back and watch the clouds drift and spiral past. Years of finding shapes replaced with deep breathing...

Perhaps the sheer number of talent shows, cooking shows, sports channels, and perhaps maybe even reality shows, demonstrates a...

Writing is mining. It’s digging deep inside for special memories, emotions, and meaning. It’s burrowing into history for inspiring...

Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2020 (1/31/20) is in its 7th year! This non-profit children’s literacy initiative was founded by...

At some point, in some way, everyone has felt that they don't belong. Some are just better at hiding that insecurity. While others...

Today I have the distinct privilege of doing a joint interview with two amazing Kidlit creators - author Heather Gale and illustrator...

Think back to your childhood. What story or movie gave you nightmares? For me it was Bambi, and specifically the mother's death in a...

Unfortunately, more and more children are affected by homelessness. Having seen the effects and emotions surrounding this circumstance,...