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My Messy Muse
Join me and these other kidlit authors discussing our publishing journeys on My Messy Muse podcast (created by Michele McAvoy), Wed. Feb. 17, 2021 at 8:30 PM ET on Facebook Live!
Bravo, Avocado!
Guac and roll! BRAVO, AVOCADO!, a new funny, punny picture is coming out from HarperCollins in 2023! Here’s the announcement from PW!
Charming history
LET LIBERTY RISE (Scholastic, 3-2-21) received a STARRED REVIEW in School Library Journal. “This charming history title is a true inspiration for the present. An informative must-have for all libraries.” Read the full review here.
Our names are important!
Our names are important! In this video for PJ Library on Facebook, I shared the origins of my name and a fun activity for families to explore the power of our names using my book, MY NAME IS WAKAWAKALOCH.
Sparkling Review
LET LIBERTY RISE! (Scholastic 3-2-21) received a “sparkling” review from Kirkus. “Sparkling language movingly describes how everyday folks effected powerful change. Readers will relish knowing that kids played a pivotal role in the campaign; many actual quotes from children are included. Lively, colorful illustrations capturing the period depict diverse characters and wonderful perspectives.” Read the full review here!
Takeaways for emerging children’s authors
Here’s the replay of my talk for YU Libraries and the Stern College Education Club about my writing journey and takeaways for emerging children’s authors. More than 70 people attended this event on Zoom on Dec. 8, 2020!
Free Zoom talk on kidlit publishing
Interested in writing a picture book? Want to learn more about kidlit publishing? I am presenting a FREE Zoom talk for the Yeshiva University Libraries and Education Department at Stern College on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 ET. Details here!
Let Liberty Rise!
Presenting the cover of my next picture book, LET LIBERTY RISE! HOW AMERICA’S SCHOOLCHILDREN HELPED SAVE THE STATUE OF LIBERTY, illustrated by Chuck Groenink, coming from Scholastic 3-2-21! Read the story behind the story here. Pre-order today!
Wantagh Elementary School
I had a wonderful online author visit with 150 students from Wantagh Elementary School in Wantagh, NY. One WAKAWAKLOCH fan even made me a T-shirt with my name on it! Booking online visits for camps, schools, and libraries.
