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17 May Candace Spizzirri and a Great Giveaway!

Posted at 13:48h in authors, children's literature, environment, illustrator, kid lit, picture books by Ellen Leventhal 4 Comments

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Welcome, everyone! I've said before that writing can be a lonely endeavor with lots of highs and lows and twists and turns. But on this journey, I also get to meet incredible people along the way. So, I was thrilled to meet Candace Spizzirri and...

03 May Jennifer Kam and a Great Giveaway!

Posted at 13:54h in authors, children's literature, holidays, illustrator, picture books, writing, writing process by Ellen Leventhal 10 Comments

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Another new friend! Hurray! I'm pleased to introduce Jen Kam to all who don't know her. Her new book, UNTIL THE BLUEBERRIES GROW, is a lovely diverse, intergenerational story that is wonderful on so many levels. EL: Welcome Jen! Before we get to your book, will...

12 Apr Sarah Bagley Steele and THE HAPPIEST KID

Posted at 23:10h in authors, children's literature, picture books, publishing, SEL, writing process by Ellen Leventhal 2 Comments

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It's always such fun to meet new kid lit creators, and although some of you may know her already (and if not, you need to), I just met author Sarah Bagley Steele. She is the talented author of THE HAPPIEST KID, which debuted from Yeehoo...

29 Mar Sadness, Hope, Peace, and Happy “Almost Birthday” to A FLOOD OF KINDNESS

Posted at 00:40h in authors, children's literature, empathy, picture books, publishing, schools, writing by Ellen Leventhal 13 Comments

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Welcome back to "Writing Outside the Lines." I know it's been a while, and don't worry, I will be back to highlighting and celebrating a lot more Kid Lit writers and illustrators. There are so many wonderful things happening in Kid Lit Land, so STAY...

18 Jan PLANTING FRIENDSHIP with Callie, Kate, Melissa, and Shirin

Posted at 15:06h in authors, children's literature, diversity, friendship, holidays, kindness, nature, peace, picture books, respect, writing, writing process by Ellen Leventhal 9 Comments

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EL: Several months ago, I posted a cover reveal for this lovely book, PLANTING FRIENDSHIP: PEACE, SALAAM, SHALOM, written by Callie Metler, Shirin Rahman, and Melissa Stoller and illustrated by Kate Talbot. I'm excited that it's out in the world now (as of Oct. 19,...

07 Dec Annette Schottenfeld and A Giveaway…Take Two!

Posted at 19:01h in authors, children's literature, environment, picture books, writing by Ellen Leventhal 6 Comments

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EL: Hello again, everyone! I hope that the internet gremlins are full and are done munching on my images and text. I want to welcome the fabulous (and understanding) Annette Schottenfeld to my blog. AS: Thank you for hosting Obi's Mud Bath and having me...

03 Dec Annette Schottenfeld and a GIVEAWAY

Posted at 14:38h in children's literature, empathy, picture books by Ellen Leventhal 2 Comments

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EL: Hi everyone! I want to welcome author Annette Schottenfeld to "Writing Outside the Lines" today. Thanks for being here, Annette. AS: Thank you for hosting Obi's Mud Bath and having me on your blog. I'm thrilled to be here! Follow your own path. Whether you are...

29 Nov The Many Hats of Ann Koffsky

Posted at 14:47h in authors, chapter books, children's literature, illustrator, kid lit, picture books by Ellen Leventhal 2 Comments

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EL: I'm thrilled to have the multi-talented Ann Koffsky on the blog today. I usually have the featured image of the author, not her book, but this bright purple cover of Kayla and Kugel's Happy Hanukkah made me smile, so I decided to put that...

26 Oct Joyce Lapin and an Out of This World Giveaway

Posted at 14:40h in authors, picture books, space by Ellen Leventhal 4 Comments

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I am happy to introduce a new friend to Writing Outside the Lines today. I "met" Joyce Lapin in one of Mel Rosenberg and Colleen Paeff's fun online writing get-togethers. I am impressed with all Joyce has done, and I wanted to share. So, welcome, Joyce!...

01 Oct Happy Book Birthday to Laurie Smollett Kutscera and MAYA’S TREASURE!

Posted at 13:21h in authors, children's literature, critique groups, friendship, illustrator, kid lit, nature, picture books, publishing by Ellen Leventhal 10 Comments

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[video width="2000" height="1294" mp4="https://ellenleventhal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Happy-Birthday-Book-3.mp4"][/video] I'm excited to celebrate the book birthday of Maya's Treasure, a gorgeous book by my friend, author/illustrator, Laurie Smollett Kutscera! If you've read this blog before, you'll know that I am in absolute awe of author/illustrators, and Laurie is no exception. Her...