Cover Reveal, Interview & HUGE Giveaway with CK
I’m excited to celebrate the reveal of CK’s cover for their amazing and much-needed debut picture book, A COSTUME FOR CHARLY. I loved Charly the moment I met them, and...
PB Buzz & Giveaways: January 2022
It’s a whole new year of discovering fantastic picture books together. Are you ready to read, read, read? Here’s what I like and love about my favorites. I hope it’ll...
2022 PBParty Agents & Editors!
Introducing the agents and editors for PBParty 2022! We can’t wait for you to see them and hope the finalists and Illustration Showcase author/illustrators will receive even more requests than...
PB Buzz & Giveaways: December 2021
I’ve read so many incredible books in 2021 and have loved sharing them with you. I can’t wait to see all the amazing picture books we’ll discover together in 2022!...
PB Buzz & Giveaways: November 2021
We’ve had to wait a bit longer for some of these amazing picture books to be out in the world…and they’re finally here. Wahooo! Hugs to the authors and illustrators...
PB Buzz & Giveaways: October 2021
Wait until you see all the amazing new picture books I’ve discovered…and you have a chance to win 10 prizes! Here’s what I like and love about my favorites. I...
Interview of Benjamin Giroux – I AM ODD, I AM NEW & giveaway
When I read Benjamin’s picture book, I AM ODD, I AM NEW…I was absolutely blown away by the emotion. I learned more about Benjamin and how the poem that turned...
PB Buzz & Giveaways: September 2021
I’m having so much fun reading stacks of new picture books. Here’s what I like and love about my favorites. I hope it’ll help you add tons of awesome books...
PB Buzz & Giveaways: August 2021
I discovered so many amazing picture books this month! Here’s what I like and love about my favorites. I hope it’ll help you add tons of awesome books to your...
PB Buzz & Giveaways: July 2021
Picture books are so much fun to read! Here’s what I like and love about my favorites. I hope it’ll help you add tons of awesome books to your must-read...
PB Buzz & Giveaways: June 2021
I’m having so much fun reading stacks of new picture books. Here’s what I like and love about my favorites. I hope it’ll help you add tons of awesome books...
PB Buzz & Giveaways: May 2021
I’m excited to add a new feature to my blog…a monthly list of great new (and new-ish) picture books. I’ll share what I like and love about them and hope...
PBParty 2021 Judge Tips
This is my last post before the finalists are announced. You’re ALL winners for your hard work and getting hope out there. If you aren’t a finalist this time, I...
2021 PBParty Agents & Editors!
Introducing the agents and editors for PBParty 2021! We can’t wait for you to see them all and hope the finalists and Illustration Showcase author/illustrators will receive even more requests...
Picture Book Critique Group Checklist
Great critique groups are priceless! I can’t imagine being a writer without having at least one or two amazing, supportive groups. As the SCBWI FL Critique Group Coordinator, I’m often...