Tag Archives: children’s authors

5 great TED Talks about children’s literature

Posted on January 30, 2017 by

I got hooked on TED Talks over the weekend. Despite the fact I kept telling myself, “Just one more, and then I’m going to stop watching these,” I kept watching. (No regrets.) Below are five talks about children’s literature worth … Continue reading →

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A writer’s goals for 2017

Posted on January 4, 2017 by

Let’s take a moment to call New Year’s resolutions what they really are: goals. Even though goal-setting is applicable in any season, the new year is as good a time as any to look ahead, make plans, and set goals. … Continue reading →

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My favorite tool as a kid lit writer

Posted on July 27, 2015 by

When I first embarked on the adventure of writing kid lit, I had little guidance. At first I thought it would be easy. After all, I knew my 7- and 8-year-old nieces. I knew their basic vocabulary and their interests. … Continue reading →

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