Tag Archives: children’s books

Kid lit is worth writing — and reading

Not long ago, I attended a small, informal gathering of fellow writers. We “talked shop” in the usual way: asked how each other’s projects were coming along, shared our hopes for our own projects, and discussed the woes of writing. … Continue reading

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BOOK REVIEW: A Girl with a Cape, by Amy Logan

On Saturday, I had the pleasure of joining my nieces for a reading and book signing by Amy Logan, author the the “A Girl With a Cape” books. The visit was my first encounter with these tales, which tell the … Continue reading

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SNEAK PEEK: Excerpt from upcoming Sarah & Katy sequel

Want a glimpse of what’s coming in the sequel to SARAH & KATY AND THE IMAGINATION BLANKETS? Check out the full first chapter of SARAH & KATY AND THE BOOK OF BLANK below! Chapter 1: No Ideas Sarah’s mind was … Continue reading

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Looking at kid lit through adult eyes

About a year ago, I was lounging around the periodicals section of Sterling Public Library, awaiting a mechanic down the road to finish replacing at oil gasket on my car. I plucked magazines from the rack like apples, examining them … Continue reading

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Do you know who illustrated your favorite kid books? If not, read this

Can we talk about art for a minute? Let’s talk about art for a minute. As a child, I remember knowing the authors of my favorite books. I savored the knowledge of knowing their names. I looked at book covers … Continue reading

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