You may or may not have heard about the recent controversy in the children’s book world: Not going to name names here, but a popular and accomplished author/illustrator opined in a book that 94.7% of the stories being published for children today are “crud.” The comment did not go over well. It’s certainly true that…
I just received author copies for my newest book, All Who Are Hungry, Come and Eat! It’s a joyful Passover story about the ever-expanding number of guests at young Ethan’s holiday table–and if you celebrate Passover, you probably know what I mean by “ever-expanding.” Seeing a book in its finished form is always a treat, and…
All authors, from writers of picture books to writers of novels, have their own ways of going about creating their story. Some map out each page or each chapter carefully, outlining the action meticulously. Some have a looser approach, and let the book lead them where it will, a little at a time, the way…
School visits are definitely one of my favorite parts of being an author. Here, in no particular order, are some reasons why: • Pajama Day: Please, oh please, invite me to your school on pajama day! Nothing makes me happier than kids in pajamas. (If you ask nicely, I may even join in!) • The…