I am happy to welcome Amy Losak to Writing Outside the Lines. I can't remember exactly when I met Amy, but I've been lucky enough to know her for a while, and she's pretty amazing. Her story and route to publication are not typical, but...
Happy Spring! I'm thrilled to welcome author/illustrator, Amalia Hoffman back to the blog. Her adorable new book, AFIKOTECTIVE released in January but is perfect for the upcoming Passover holiday. In AFIKOTECTIVE, an adorable little bear decides to become a detective and prepares his afiko-sniffer (...
EL: One of the best things about the kidlit community is meeting people who become friends, and Lydia Lukidis is one of those people. I am thrilled to have you back on the blog, Lydia! Welcome! I have to say that I absolutely love your newest...
EL: I am thrilled to welcome fellow Book Meshuggenah, Rachelle Burk to Writing Outside the Lines today. I have to say that I am extra excited about her newest book, SPACE TORAH: ASTRONAUT JEFFREY HOFFMAN'S COSMIC MITZVAH because of its Houston connection. Living here, I...
Happy LEAP DAY, everyone! We are one day closer to April 4, when another wonderful book by the talented Karen M. Greenwald will hit the shelves and hopefully your home. I am over the moon excited about this book and this author. Karen is one...
EL: Welcome, everyone! I'm thrilled to welcome the talented Bonni Goldberg to Writing Outside the Lines today. Bonni has written a wonderful book, DONA GRACIA SAVED WORLDS which is beautifully illustrated by Alida Masssari. I'm guessing that most people do not know who Dona Gracia was....
EL: Happy 2024, everyone! I wish you all a new year filled with hope, happiness, and health. And, of course, lots of laughter, love, and peace thrown in. I'm thrilled to introduce my friend and fellow member of The Book Meshuggenahs, Laurie Wallmark. Laurie is...
EL: As this draws to a close, I want to introduce you all to the amazing Tonnye Fletcher. Some of you may know her for her great support of the kidlit community and her wonderful program, PB Jamz. However, there is even more to her....
EL: I am happy to welcome Dianna Sirkovsky, author of JUST ONE PEBBLE: ONE BOY'S QUEST TO END HUNGER, to Writing Outside the Lines. I love true stories about people making a difference, and this book epitomizes that as it follows young Braeden Mannering’s quest...
EL: I'm excited to welcome a new friend, Ronni Diamondstein, to the blog. I can't wait to get my hands on her debut picture book, JACKIE AND THE BOOKS SHE LOVED, which comes out on Nov. 7. I clearly remember when Jackie Kennedy was first...