PB Spotlight: Rain and the Reading Horse by Maria Gianferrari, illustrated by Hannah Salyer…plus a giveaway!

October 13, 2025

Attention, all horse lovers! Here’s a gentle, gorgeously illustrated meditation on the healing power of our relationship with animals and overcoming our fears, for readers of I Talk Like a River and Rescue & Jessica. When a shy young girl attends a school program to read to a horse called Snow, she doesn’t know what to expect—other than … More PB Spotlight: Rain and the Reading Horse by Maria Gianferrari, illustrated by Hannah Salyer…plus a giveaway!

Q & A with Cathy Ballou Mealey about her latest picture book, Sloth & Squirrel on Vacation

August 19, 2025

Hi Cathy! Thanks for stopping by For the Love of KidLit to chat about your latest book, Sloth & Squirrel on Vacation 🙂  Sloth & Squirrel in a Pickle introduced us to this heartwarming friendship and now the sequel Sloth & Squirrel on Vacation lets us get to know this pair even more. I read in another interview that you studied famous comic duos … More Q & A with Cathy Ballou Mealey about her latest picture book, Sloth & Squirrel on Vacation

Guest Post with Kitty May Gruchelska, author of Steven F Seagull & The Missing Chips, plus a book spotlight and giveaway!

February 19, 2025

Guest Post: Author Kitty May Gruchelska shares her top five scenes in her book Steven F Seagull & The Missing Chips. Below the guest post, be sure to check out the book spotlight and giveaway! Top 5 Scenes by Kitty May Gruchelska I’d love to share my five favourite scenes from the book with you … More Guest Post with Kitty May Gruchelska, author of Steven F Seagull & The Missing Chips, plus a book spotlight and giveaway!

PB Spotlight: IT’S NOT PILATES! by Desislava Chevallier, illustrated by Stefana Argirova…with an excerpt and giveaway!

January 18, 2025

I’m happy to be hosting a spot on the IT’S NOT PILATES! by Desislava Chevallier & Stefana Argirova Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out the beautiful excerpt below and be sure to enter the giveaway! About The Book: Title: IT’S NOT PILATES! Author: Desislava Chevallier & Stefana Argirova (Illustrator) Pub. Date: November 12, 2024 Publisher: Bookfox Press … More PB Spotlight: IT’S NOT PILATES! by Desislava Chevallier, illustrated by Stefana Argirova…with an excerpt and giveaway!

Chapter Book Spotlight: Connor and the Taekwondo Tournament (Book 3: The Infinity Rainbow Club) by Jen Malia, illustrated by Peter Francis

March 19, 2024

About the book: Connor loves practicing taekwondo at his dojang. Having ADHD means he has to work a little harder to keep his focus during sparring sessions, but that doesn’t stop him from mastering new forms and rising through the taekwondo ranks. However, when Wyatt–Connor’s nemesis–starts training at the same dojang, staying focused suddenly becomes … More Chapter Book Spotlight: Connor and the Taekwondo Tournament (Book 3: The Infinity Rainbow Club) by Jen Malia, illustrated by Peter Francis

PB Spotlight: To Dogs, With Love by Maria Gianferrari, plus a giveaway!

December 20, 2023

A book for anyone who has ever loved a dog. Dear Dogs, Thank you for being there when we are sick, or hurt, or in trouble. Thank you for licks and hugs when we feel down, or just need to smile. Thank you for all that you do, for always being at our sides. This … More PB Spotlight: To Dogs, With Love by Maria Gianferrari, plus a giveaway!

Q & A with author Pauline David-Sax, with a spotlight on her new picture book, The Time Machine

December 11, 2023

Hi Pauline! Thank you so much for agreeing to chat with me about The Time Machine and your work as a writer. I’m excited to dive in… 1) I was so taken with the blurb about The Time Machine that I immediately ordered the book and reached out to you about doing an interview! What … More Q & A with author Pauline David-Sax, with a spotlight on her new picture book, The Time Machine

Q & A with illustrator Diana Sudyka, plus a spotlight on Fungi Grow with a giveaway!

November 3, 2023

Hi Diana! As a science teacher and kidlit lover, I’m so happy to chat with you about your illustrations and books! Let’s jump in… 1) I’m so thankful Maria Gianferrari introduced us. Your illustrations for Fungi Grow are both realistic and enchanting, perfect for a science teacher aiming to capture the interest of young readers in the classroom. … More Q & A with illustrator Diana Sudyka, plus a spotlight on Fungi Grow with a giveaway!

Q & A with PB author Cathy Ballou Mealey and a spotlight on her new book, Make More S’mores!

October 11, 2023

Hi Cathy! I’m so excited to chat with you about writing and more! And I’m thrilled to feature a spotlight on Make More S’mores! The fall is the perfect time to cozy up to a campfire and make s’mores with friends 🙂 1) Your books are so fun and engaging with a variety of adorable animal characters. … More Q & A with PB author Cathy Ballou Mealey and a spotlight on her new book, Make More S’mores!

Middle Grade Spotlight & Excerpt: Looking up by Stephan Pastis, plus a giveaway!

September 26, 2023

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the LOOKING UP by Stephan Pastis Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway! About the Book:Title: LOOKING UPAuthor: Stephan PastisPub. Date: October 10, 2023Publisher: AladdinFormats: Hardcover, eBook, AudiobookPages: 240Find it: Goodreads,  https://books2read.com/LOOKING-UP From the New York Times bestselling author of the Timmy Failure series … More Middle Grade Spotlight & Excerpt: Looking up by Stephan Pastis, plus a giveaway!