EL: Welcome to Writing Outside the Lines again, friends! Author, Lisa Cloherty is with us today to tell us a little about herself and her new book, Mabel’s Mitzvah. Mabel needs to find a mitz…

EL: I’m so happy to welcome Ritu Anand to the blog today. I just re-read her beautiful book, I AM MY LANGUAGE, and I know you will love it as much as I do.  This book is an ode to heritage, i…

EL: I’m excited to end my very busy April by introducing you to Inbal Alon and her new book, MADDY’S TOWERS. Beautifully illustrated by Mandira Biswas, MADDY’S TOWERS is a lovely …

Jolene Gutiérrez and Minoru Tonai have co-written a new picture book, Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family Incarceration Camp, illustrated by Chris Sasaki and being published by Abrams Books for…

Ann Koffsky has a new picture Book, BLAZING HUMOR, illustrated by Jason Kirschner and published by Intergalactic Afikoman on April 7, 2026. They have agreed to send a copy to the one lucky winner i…

EL: I’m excited to welcome author, Annette Pimentel to the blog today. She’ll be telling us all about her newest picture book, How a Bear Became a Book, which is beautifully illustrated…

El: They say March comes in like a lion, but today, our introduction to March includes someone fierce, but much nicer than heavy winds. I’m excited to introduce you to the amazing Michelle Le…

EL: Hi everyone! You know I love repeat customers, so I am thrilled to welcome back David McMullin to Writing Outside the Lines! His new picture book, Rock n Roll Baby, is a rollicking good time, a…

EL: Today, we have a triple delight on Writing Outside the Lines. I would like to welcome three talented authors and their delightful board books celebrating Purim. For those who don’t know w…

Carol Matas has a new picture book, KAI AND THE GOBLEM, illustrated by Elisa Vavouri  and published by Kar-Ben Publishing on‎ November 4th, 2025. They have agreed to share a copy with one lucky win…

I am so excited to welcome my friend, Joy Preble, to the blog today. I first knew Joy as a prolilfic YA writer, then I got to really know her when she was working at my local indie, Brazos Bookstor…

Sophia Gholz has a new picture book, ARLO, illustrated by MacKenzie Haley, and published by Sleeping Bear Press on August 1st, 2025. SBP has agreed to send a copy to the one lucky winner in the US.…

It’s a HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY sort of day! I’m thrilled to introduce Cindy Williams Schrauben and her newest book, Hank’s Change of Heart, beautifully illustrated by Sasha Richards. …

Rachelle Burk has a new picture book, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, illustrated by Abigail Lashbrook and published by Creston Books on September 9th. Rachelle has agreed to share a copy with one lucky win…

Ann Diament Koffsky has written and illustrated a new picture book, FAIRY GODBUBBIE’S SHABBAT, and published by Intergalactic Afikoman on September 9, 2025. Ann has agreed to share a copy wit…

I’m excited to welcome fellow Houstonian and new friend, Darlene Campos, to the blog today. Her newest middle-grade book, The Center of the Earth, tells the story of best friends during a ter…

WE HAVE A BIRTHDAY BOOK! Jen Fier Jasinski has a new picture book, SIDEWALK CHALK, Illustrated by Lea Marie Ravotti and published today, Sep 23, 2025, by Gnome Road Publishing. They have agreed to …

EL: Today, I’m happy to welcome author Kate Rietema to the blog.  One of my favorite aspects of writing this blog is meeting all the wonderful authors I encounter. Welcome to Writing Outside …

Another day, another interview with a wonderful author! Rewriting the Rules, written by Danna Zeiger and beautifully illustrated by Josee Bisaillon, is a lovely and important picture book biography…

I am so excited to chat with Sandhya Acharya about her newest book, LIVING BRIDGES: THE HIDDEN WORLD OF INDIA’S WOVEN TREES, beautifully illustrated by Avani Dwivedi. What a gorgeous b…

Yay! If you follow this blog, you’ll notice there are a lot more posts this summer than usual. I’m thrilled that so many wonderful children’s books are being released. Today, we&#…

Here is Joanna Lapita’s debut nonfiction picture book, GUTS FOR GLORY, that she wrote and illustrated. Eerdmans Books for Young Readers published it on February 27, 2024. They have agreed to …

Welcome, everyone! Another day, another fabulous book to talk about. I’m so happy to welcome Heather Stigall to Writing Outside the Lines today. I fell in love with her picture book, Gilbert …

I am so excited to share this special blog post today because it will be double the fun! I’m chatting with Gayle Krause, the author of the very clever Once Upon a Twisted Tale, along with the…

I’m excited to welcome author/illustrator Laura Smetana, to the blog today. I am in awe of people who can write gorgeous text and illustrate it just as beautifully. Laura is no exception. Her…

I’m thrilled to welcome Jenna Beatrice to the blog today. Her adorable book, Annabelle and the Spaghetti Confetti Surprise will put a smile on your face, for sure.  Annabelle, party planner e…

Grace could hardly believe it when her teacher gave her a book– to keep! Grace was eight years old and never owned a book. So begins Grace Lee Boggs: Gardens of Hope, written by Songju Daemic…

Another day, another amazing author and friend. I am thrilled to introduce you to Chana Stiefel. She is the author of MANY amazing books, but today we’ll discuss her collaboration with Barrin…

Another day, another amazing author and friend. I am thrilled to introduce you to Chana Stiefel. She is the author of MANY amazing books, but today we’ll discuss her collaboration with Barrin…

I am happy to welcome Angela DeGroot, author of NOT POP POP to the blog today. This book blew me away the first time I read it. At the library, Brian sees a man who looks a lot like his Pop Pop but…

EL: Hello, everyone! I’m happy to welcome Lydia Lukidis back to Writing Outside the Lines. Her newest book, UP, UP HIGH: The Secret Poetry of Earth’s Atmosphere, published by Capstone E…

EL: Happy New Year, everyone! I wish you all a year filled with health, happiness, and peace. As we enter this new year, I am thrilled to welcome author Carol Munro to the blog. Her newest book, SP…

Rachelle Burk has a new picture book, A GIFT OF LIFE, illustrated by Benjamin J. Hammelle, published by‎ WiggleRoom Books on April 9, 2024. Rachelle has agreed to share a copy with one lucky winner…

EL: Just in time for the winter holidays, I want to welcome Janie Emaus to Writing Outside the Lines where she’ll talk about her book, Latkes for Santa Claus. But before we jump into that, Ja…

EL: Just in time for the winter holidays, I want to welcome Janie Emaus to Writing Outside the Lines where she’ll talk about her book, Latkes for Santa Claus. But before we jump into that, Ja…

One of the best things about writing for kids is what I call “found community”, and I am thrilled to highlight my new friend, Kim A. Larson and her adorable debut picture book, Goat&#82…

EL: Welcome, everyone!  I am excited about hosting my friend, Karen Rostoker-Gruber on the blog today. Karen was one of my first kidlit friends, and she is not only prolific but also very generous …

EL: Welcome, everyone! I’m excited to host author Moni Ritchie Hadley on the blog today. I had seen Moni around the “Kidlit-verse” (yes, I made that up, but hey, Spiderverse isn&#…

EL: Welcome, everyone! I’m excited to host author Moni Ritchie Hadley on the blog today. I had seen Moni around the “Kidlit-verse” (yes, I made that up, but hey, Spiderverse isn&#…