Often in children’s books, the authenticity of emotion arises from the writer searching for and finding themselves as a child and their own fears and joys. Here are some elements of fiction to think about as you explore writing a picture book. I’ve come to realize that writing a book for children is a powerful…
This series has ended. I want to continue to support public libraries; they are working so hard to make sure children have stories to read. I’m offering this workshop to other public libraries and those they serve. Fee is negotiable. Please e-mail me. Picture books for children are poems with pictures. They can be hysterically…
Here’s my story for InDepthNH about the impact on two international students of the pandemic. Two Young Women from Nepal, a Pandemic, a Chance for a Senior Year
I’m reading Luis Paints the World, illustrated by Oliver Dominguez and published by Lerner Books. What does a boy do while he waits for his big brother to return from deployment? It involves a whole lot of paint and all the neighbors. Joseph wants just one thing, to ride a bike! After you hear the…
LUIS PAINTS THE WORLD is the story of Luis and his big brother Nico. When Nico is deployed with his Army unit, Luis has to figure out what it means to be deployed. But how can he wait for his brother’s return? With help from his whole neighborhood – with paint brushes in hand –…