Month: March 2017

Picture Book Dummy, Picture Book Construction: Know Your Layout (wise words from author Tara Lazar)

March 26, 2017

I am spending my Sunday tinkering with pagination of some of my picture books. It’s proving to be trickier than it sounds. I had bookmarked an incredible post about picture book layouts by Tara Lazar way back when and I finally dug it up again. Tara is the author of four picture books: The Monstore, … More Picture Book Dummy, Picture Book Construction: Know Your Layout (wise words from author Tara Lazar)

YA Audiobook Clip from Roshani Chokshi’s A CROWN OF WISHES

March 22, 2017

I’m excited to share an audio clip from Macmillan Audio of Roshani Chokshi’s A CROWN OF WISHES–and on March 25th I’ll be posting an author Q & A with Roshani about her latest work. Listen to the excerpt from A CROWN OF WISHES audiobook, read by Priya Ayyar, by clicking HERE. Gauri, the princess of Bharata, … More YA Audiobook Clip from Roshani Chokshi’s A CROWN OF WISHES

YA Spotlight: Petals by Laurisa White Reyes

March 16, 2017

Petals
 by Laurisa White Reyes Genre: YA Release Date: March 15th 2017 Skyrocket Press Summary from Goodreads: Some memories refuse to stay buried… On Christmas Eve, a horrific car accident leaves Carly Perez without a mom. After a year of surgeries and counseling, Carly’s life is nearly back to normal—except for the monsters—vague, twisted images from … More YA Spotlight: Petals by Laurisa White Reyes

PB Flashback Series: Part One, 1940’s – 1970’s

March 2, 2017

In thinking about what to write about for my first PB post, I started reflecting on the history of picture books. With that in mind, I’d like to feature a series on classic picture books throughout the decades. Sometimes a look into the past will help us (writers) to find fresh ideas. This week, I’ll begin with … More PB Flashback Series: Part One, 1940’s – 1970’s