KidLit First Lines: Because of an Acorn by Lola and Adam Schaefer
November 30, 2023So much depends on an acorn! Read the Schaefer’s story to discover why.
Read more...KidLit First Lines: Fish In a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
November 30, 2023Happy Friday #kidlitfirstlines by one of my favorite people!
Read more...KidLit First Lines: Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans
November 30, 2023One of my very first favorites as a child. What was yours? #Classics
Read more...KidLit First Lines: One Perfect Plan: The Bible’s Big Story in Tiny Poems by Nancy Tupper Ling
November 30, 2023Well, I had to include my own book, right? Especially the week when it was launching. Please buy a copy and share it with your family and friends.
Read more...KidLit First Lines: Gustavo by Flavia Zdrago
November 30, 2023Time to meet Gustavo, the Shy Ghost… which was originally in time for Halloween.
Read more...KidLit First Lines: A Walk in the Wood by Nikki Grimes
November 30, 2023How could I not include this work by Nikki Grimes while I was walking in the Walpole Woods with her. What an amazing visit we had. I learned so much about the creation of this story, and the special gifts brought to this work by Brian Pinkney after the passing of his father, Jerry. ...
Read more...KidLit First Lines: Hello, Earth! by Joyce Sidman
September 30, 2023I’m such a fan of Joyce Sidman’s work, and Hello, Earth! is no exception.
Read more...It’s Not Easy
September 25, 2023I think it’s hard to revise text! I can’t imagine what my illustrator, Alina Chau, goes through for the “perfect” cover! We’re extremely grateful to our agents for pairing us together again to create One Perfect Plan. A bucket load of gratitude to the Penguin/ WaterBrook Team as well.
Read more...KidLit First Lines: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
September 23, 2023A book narrated by Death! Ingenious!
Read more...KidLit First Lines: The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
September 8, 2023Starting a new a blog post series, and making this easy. Hope you enjoy discovering wonderful first lines from children’s books.
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