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  • KidLit First Lines: A Walk in the Wood by Nikki Grimes

    November 30, 2023

    How 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. ...

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  • KidLit First Lines: Hello, Earth! by Joyce Sidman

    September 30, 2023

    I’m such a fan of Joyce Sidman’s work, and Hello, Earth! is no exception.

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  • It’s Not Easy

    September 25, 2023

    I 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.

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  • KidLit First Lines: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

    September 23, 2023

    A book narrated by Death! Ingenious!

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  • KidLit First Lines: The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds

    September 8, 2023

    Starting 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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  • Author Acrostics with Victoria Coe

    August 12, 2022

    Fenway, Hattie, and more, with Vitoria Coe. Find more here!

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  • Author Acrostics with Peter Millett

    August 12, 2022

    So much fun with Peter Millett. Enjoy here.

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  • Author Acrostics with Mary Wagley Copp

    August 12, 2022

    Welcome to Mary Wagley Copp. Read more here!

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  • Author Acrostics with Christina Uss

    August 12, 2022

    Everyone needs a biking buddy! Join Christina and find more here

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  • Author Acrotics with April Prince Jones

    August 12, 2022

    Pirates and more with April! Learn more here

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