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2023 WINNERS of the Fall Writing Frenzy

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Dear Fall Writing Frenzy Friends, Wow, wow, wow! Thank you all so much for making the 5th year of the Fall Writing Frenzy Contest absolutely wonderful! It sure was tough for our wonderful guest judges Ameerah Holliday, Ebony Mudd, and I to decide on the winners. I know it sounds cliche, but cliches exist for … Continue reading 2023 WINNERS of the Fall Writing Frenzy →

Fall Writing Frenzy SURPRISE Prize Donor

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Dear Kidlit and Fall Writing Frenzy friends, With ONE MORE DAY until the entry form for the 2023 #FallWritingFrenzy is open, we have a HUGE surprise in store! For all of you amazing rhymers, we have a treat better than a Halloween bag full of candy because the one, the only, the Queen of Rhyme … Continue reading Fall Writing Frenzy SURPRISE Prize Donor →

2023 Fall Writing Frenzy PRIZE Donors!

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Dear Kidlit Community, Now that it's officially fall, it's the time you've all been waiting for! The official announcement of all of the wonderful, generous, AMAZING prize donors for the Kidlit Fall Writing Frenzy 2023! Please share this post and share on social media how you're supporting our generous donors for their donation and tag … Continue reading 2023 Fall Writing Frenzy PRIZE Donors! →

2023 Fall Writing Frenzy Guest Judges!

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Dear Kidlit Community, With two weeks left to get your Fall Writing Frenzy pieces all set to submit, I'm over-the-moon delighted to share about our donors and guest judges! To start off, we are beyond lucky to have my best agent friend, the wonderful: Ameerah Holliday as our first guest judge! Annnd, since we don't … Continue reading 2023 Fall Writing Frenzy Guest Judges! →

Fall Writing Frenzy 2023 RULES, Images, and Information

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Dear Kidlit Community, After last year’s successful 4th edition, the Fall Writing Frenzy contest is back! (Unfortunately, as some of you already know, we’ll be without our wonderful co-host, Lydia Lukidis, this year, but we still have a great event in store for you!) A bit about the Fall Writing Frenzy The Kidlit Fall Writing … Continue reading Fall Writing Frenzy 2023 RULES, Images, and Information →

How To Revise (and Rhyme) Like a Mermaid – Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week with Diana Murray

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Hi Wonderful Readers, I'm beyond stoked to feature my personal writing hero and incredible mentor today for our Kidlit Zombie Week post, the master rhymer and mermaid extraordinaire: Diana Murray! If you haven't heard about Kidlit Zombie Week - a week of collaboration, connection, and revision, check it out here. Without further ado, I hope … Continue reading How To Revise (and Rhyme) Like a Mermaid – Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week with Diana Murray →

Recycling Research and Words – Kidlit Zombie Week Guest Post by Laura K. Zimmermann

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Hi Wonderful Readers, I hope you're already enjoying Kidlit Zombie Week - a week of collaboration, connection, and revision - because today we have another fantastic treat to inspire you! One of my amazing clients, who can make any STEAM subject lyrical, the amazing Laura K. Zimmermann! Once you're done reading this inspiring post about … Continue reading Recycling Research and Words – Kidlit Zombie Week Guest Post by Laura K. Zimmermann →

What to Cut and What to Add – Finding and Keeping the Must-Haves – Kidlit Zombie Week Guest Post by Ana Siqueira

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Hi Wonderful Readers, I'm so delighted to feature one of my best writing friends today for our Kidlit Zombie Week post, the brilliant and ever-kind Ana Siqueira! If you haven't heard about Kidlit Zombie Week - a week of collaboration, connection, and revision, check out here. Without further ado, I hope you enjoy this enlightening … Continue reading What to Cut and What to Add – Finding and Keeping the Must-Haves – Kidlit Zombie Week Guest Post by Ana Siqueira →

The 2022 Fall Writing Frenzy Contest is on!!

Reposting from Lydia's blog! Hello kidlit people!! Kaitlyn and I are so excited to announce that our Fall Writing Frenzy contest is up and running for 2022! We have a new guest judge, and a slew of talented donors who are all professionals in the industry. Click here to see the rules and criteria: https://lydialukidis.wordpress.com/fallwritingfrenzy-2022-rules/ … Continue reading The 2022 Fall Writing Frenzy Contest is on!! →

Author Interview and GIVEAWAY with Pat Zietlow Miller about SEE YOU SOMEDAY SOON, illustrated by Suzy Lee

Hi Math is Everywhere Readers, Surprise! We have one final blog post before I officially go on hiatus, and I hope you’re all as excited as I am because it’s the talented, the wonderful, the incredibly kind Pat Zietlow Miller here to talk about one of her newest picture books, which is wonderfully heartfelt and … Continue reading Author Interview and GIVEAWAY with Pat Zietlow Miller about SEE YOU SOMEDAY SOON, illustrated by Suzy Lee →

Author Interview and GIVEAWAY with Shannon Stocker, author of LISTEN: How One Deaf Girl Changed Percussion, illustrated by Devon Holzwarth

Hi Math is Everywhere Readers, I'm so delighted to share about one of my favorite books in 2022, and as you'll see below, it's such a bittersweet post as my last post before my blog hiatus. Please welcome Shannon Stocker, author of LISTEN: How One Deaf Girl Changed Percussion, illustrated by Devon Holzwarth. Description of … Continue reading Author Interview and GIVEAWAY with Shannon Stocker, author of LISTEN: How One Deaf Girl Changed Percussion, illustrated by Devon Holzwarth →

Interview and GIVEAWAY with author Margaret Aitken and her editors, Erin Siu and Rachel Diebel, chatting about Margaret’s debut picture book, OLD FRIENDS, illustrated by Lenny Wen

Hi Math is Everywhere Readers, I'm over-the-moon excited to introduce you today to the team that's part of the very first book we sold on team Sanchez: OLD FRIENDS, which comes out July 26th!! Please join me in welcoming Margaret Aitken (author), Erin Siu (editor), and Rachel Diebel (editor) for OLD FRIENDS, illustrated by Lenny … Continue reading Interview and GIVEAWAY with author Margaret Aitken and her editors, Erin Siu and Rachel Diebel, chatting about Margaret’s debut picture book, OLD FRIENDS, illustrated by Lenny Wen →

Interview and GIVEAWAY with Ammi-Joan Paquette about picture book, ALL FROM A WALNUT, by Ammi-Joan Paquette, illustrated by Felicita Sala

Hi Math is Everywhere Readers, I hope you've all been doing well. Thank you for your patience in waiting for this next blog post, which I think you are all going to love (especially the prize giveaway! It's a BIG one!). I do want to share that this will be one of my last postings … Continue reading Interview and GIVEAWAY with Ammi-Joan Paquette about picture book, ALL FROM A WALNUT, by Ammi-Joan Paquette, illustrated by Felicita Sala →

Two Brains are Better Than One: An Author and Agent Chat about a Successful Revision with Jolene Gutiérrez and Kaitlyn Sanchez for #KidlitZombieWeek 2022

Hi Math is Everywhere Readers, I'm so stoked that it's Kidlit Zombie Week and even more stoked to conclude this week with a chat with Jolene Gutiérrez – the one who inspired our critique group to start Kidlit Zombie Week and one of my wonderful clients and amazing friends. We're going to sit down with … Continue reading Two Brains are Better Than One: An Author and Agent Chat about a Successful Revision with Jolene Gutiérrez and Kaitlyn Sanchez for #KidlitZombieWeek 2022 →

Interview and GIVEAWAY with author Cynthia Harmony about her debut PB, MI CIUDAD SINGS, illustrated by Teresa Martinez

Hi Math is Everywhere Readers, I'm delighted to chat with an amazing debut picture book author today who I hope will inspire you to write from your heart: Cynthia Harmony. She is going to chat with me about her debut book MI CIUDAD SINGS, illustrated by Teresa Martinez. Description of book from the publisher Penguin … Continue reading Interview and GIVEAWAY with author Cynthia Harmony about her debut PB, MI CIUDAD SINGS, illustrated by Teresa Martinez →

Author-Illustrator Interview and world-wide GIVEAWAY with Sarah LuAnn Perkins about Sarah’s debut author-illustrated picture book, On A Rainy Day

Hi Math is Everywhere Readers, I hope you're all doing well as the springtime settles in. It's my favorite time of year, and as we all hear about spring showers bringing May flowers, I'm excited to chat with Sarah LuAnn Perkins about Sarah's debut author-illustrated picture book, On A Rainy Day. Description of book from … Continue reading Author-Illustrator Interview and world-wide GIVEAWAY with Sarah LuAnn Perkins about Sarah’s debut author-illustrated picture book, On A Rainy Day →

Interview with Author Karen Jameson about her picture book WHERE THE WEE ONES GO, A BEDTIME WISH FOR ENDANGERED ANIMALS, illustrated by Zosienka

Hi Math is Everywhere Readers, I hope you're enjoying the start of spring - it's my favorite time of year with sunshine that's not too hot and regrowth that inspires! In fact, my family and I just returned from a road trip vacation out to Oklahoma and back to California where we had some wonderful … Continue reading Interview with Author Karen Jameson about her picture book WHERE THE WEE ONES GO, A BEDTIME WISH FOR ENDANGERED ANIMALS, illustrated by Zosienka →

Author Interview and GIVEAWAY with TARA LAZAR to chat about her next book in the Private I series: Time Flies, Down to the Last Minute, illustrated by Ross MacDonald

Hi Math is Everywhere Readers, I am beyond excited for this timely interview because we have the pleasure of chatting with the wonderful, the famous, the genius, the ever-encouraging TARA LAZAR to chat about her next book in the Private I series: Time Flies, Down to the Last Minute, illustrated by Ross MacDonald. Description from … Continue reading Author Interview and GIVEAWAY with TARA LAZAR to chat about her next book in the Private I series: Time Flies, Down to the Last Minute, illustrated by Ross MacDonald →

Author Interview and GIVEAWAY with Aneta Cruz about her book Juan Has the Jitters, illustrated by Miki Sakamoto

Hi Math is Everywhere Readers, It’s Autism Acceptance Month, and I’m delighted to feature my friend, Aneta Cruz, and her beautiful picture book Juan Has the Jitters, illustrated by Miki Sakamoto. I hope you're all doing well and excited to learn more about Aneta and her inspiring book! Description from the publisher, North Atlantic Books: … Continue reading Author Interview and GIVEAWAY with Aneta Cruz about her book Juan Has the Jitters, illustrated by Miki Sakamoto →

Interview and GIVEAWAY with Beth Anderson about her new picture book: Revolutionary Prudence Wright: Leading the Minute Women in the Fight for Independence, illustrated by Susan Reagan

Hi Math is Everywhere Readers, Happy women's history month! I'm super excited to have Beth Anderson as our guest to talk about her amazing new picture book: Revolutionary Prudence Wright: Leading the Minute Women in the Fight for Independence, illustrated by Susan Reagan! About the book, from Calkins Creek: Here is the first-ever picture book about … Continue reading Interview and GIVEAWAY with Beth Anderson about her new picture book: Revolutionary Prudence Wright: Leading the Minute Women in the Fight for Independence, illustrated by Susan Reagan →

Blog Interview and GIVEAWAY with Dennis – the star of THE BOOK OF RULES by Brian Gehrlein, illustrated by Tom Knight

Hi, Math is Everywhere Readers, I hope you're all ready for a special treat because today, we get to meet a super scary, super hungry, super adorable monster: Dennis from Brian Gehrlein’s debut picture book THE BOOK OF RULES, illustrated by Tom Knight. Description of THE BOOK OF RULES from the publisher (Macmillan/Farrar, Straus and … Continue reading Blog Interview and GIVEAWAY with Dennis – the star of THE BOOK OF RULES by Brian Gehrlein, illustrated by Tom Knight →

Author-illustrator Interview and GIVEAWAY with Skylaar Amann about her newest picture book Smile, Sophia

Hi Math is Everywhere Readers, I hope you’re excited for today’s interview with my friend, Skylaar Amann, who was on the blog last year! This time, Skylaar’s sharing about her newest author-illustrated book called Smile, Sophia! Description of book from the publisher, Feiwel and Friends, Macmillan:  In Smile, Sophia, a smart, relatable picture book by … Continue reading Author-illustrator Interview and GIVEAWAY with Skylaar Amann about her newest picture book Smile, Sophia →

Cover Reveal, Interview, and GIVEAWAY with debut author Monica Acker and wonderful Illustrator Paran Kim about their upcoming book: BRAVE LIKE MOM

Dear Math is Everywhere Readers, I'm absolutely honored to be able to reveal the cover of Team Sanchez member, Monica Acker's beautiful book of her heart: BRAVE LIKE MOM, illustrated by the talented Paran Kim. I hope you enjoy this reveal and book as much as I do! About BRAVE LIKE MOM from Beaming Books: … Continue reading Cover Reveal, Interview, and GIVEAWAY with debut author Monica Acker and wonderful Illustrator Paran Kim about their upcoming book: BRAVE LIKE MOM →

Author-Illustrator Interview and SIGNED Book GIVEAWAY with Benson Shum about his new picture book ANZU THE GREAT KAIJU

Hi Math is Everywhere Readers, I hope you're all doing well in these times, and I'm delighted today to take you on a lovely adventure with talented creator, Benson Shum, to talk about his newly released author-illustrated book, ANZU THE GREAT KAIJU, which just released by Macmillan on January 11th! Book description from Macmillan: An … Continue reading Author-Illustrator Interview and SIGNED Book GIVEAWAY with Benson Shum about his new picture book ANZU THE GREAT KAIJU →

Author and Editor Interview and GIVEAWAY with Author, Carrie Tillotson, and Editor, Cheryl Eissing, about PB COUNTING TO BANANAS, illustrated by Estrela Lourenço

Hi Math is Everywhere Readers, Happy new year! I'm super excited to start things off with a twist with our very first author and editor team interview on the Math is Everywhere blog! And I’m even more excited that it's a book about math–woop woop! Please join me in welcoming Carrie Tillotson and Cheryl Eissing; … Continue reading Author and Editor Interview and GIVEAWAY with Author, Carrie Tillotson, and Editor, Cheryl Eissing, about PB COUNTING TO BANANAS, illustrated by Estrela Lourenço →

Freelance Editor Interview and GIVEAWAY with Melissa Richeson

Hi Math is Everywhere Readers, I hope you're enjoying this time of the year as much as I am with wonderful holiday music, and I hope you enjoy this interview as much as this magical time of the year! We're here today with the incredibly talented Melissa Richeson who has recently transitioned from being a … Continue reading Freelance Editor Interview and GIVEAWAY with Melissa Richeson →

Author Interview and GIVEAWAY with debut author Jocelyn Rish about her book BATTLE OF THE BUTTS, illustrated by David Creighton-Pester

Hi Math is Everywhere Readers, I’m so excited to feature one of my favorite kidlit people who helped me become an agent in fact (though she doesn’t know it! - surprise!) We’re here to chat with the wonderful Jocelyn Rish about her first picture book (of many to come) Battle of the Butts: The Science … Continue reading Author Interview and GIVEAWAY with debut author Jocelyn Rish about her book BATTLE OF THE BUTTS, illustrated by David Creighton-Pester →