It happened the other day – a stroller child at the next table was chewing a copy of a board book I authored! When I told his mom, she said, “Oh, he loves to chew that one!” Take that, awards judges! ...

Since today is St. Patrick’s Day, it’s the perfect opportunity to discuss the topic of luck. The popular phrase, “Luck of the Irish”, was originally coined in the 19th-century during the American Gold...

When I transitioned from writing picture books to writing board books, I was struck by their unique challenge. Instead of a focus on plot and story, the focus is on rhythm and participation. One of th...

By Beth Anderson While fiction books may portray emotions as monsters or other types of characters, nonfiction seems to present a different kind of challenge when you’re working with complex concepts ...

Our first snow storm has arrived and the holidays are nearly upon us. What better way to celebrate than with a holiday book giveaway?

When I was in the first grade, I fell deeply, madly in love with violins and that love has never faded. Isn’t it amazing how lifelong passions can form so quickly and so strongly when we are …

Hello, readers, writers, and weather watchers of all sorts! Today is April Showers Day, and what better way to celebrate than with editor Lynne Marie? Lynne Marie, weather guru and #SeasonsOfKidLit Co...

The spring fling kidlit contest is officially open to submit your entry!

March 6, 2025[Note: Click on the Covers to Buy the Books] I wrote my picture book Just Ducky: A Friendship Takes Flight (Cardinal Rule Press, October 2025) based on an event that happened when my son ...

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Hi, readers, writers, and holiday enthusiasts like us! We're incredibly fortunate to have the amazing Ivan Taurisano, editor at Abrams Books, back with us today sharing his favs for a whole new season...