Hello! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Tell us a little bit about your newbook, Bird Show.Bird Show celebrates the decorative patterns and rich hues of 18 exotic andfamiliar birds from around the world. I imagine their plumage as clothing, fromsuits and gowns to headdresses and tailcoats. The birds are in a fashion show!Backmatter outlines … Continue reading Bird Show: Interview with Susan Stockdale →

Hi Marilyn! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Hi, Dylan!  Glad to be here! Tell us a little bit about Wild in the Streets. I’m excited about Wild in the Streets: 20 Poems about City Animals, illustrated by Gordy Wright. This is my second book for Quarto.  The first was Who Are You Calling Weird? … Continue reading Wild In the Streets Blog Tour: Interview with Marilyn Singer →

At this moment on December 30th, GoodReads says that I have logged in 1,058 books read in 2018. Whoa! How did I do that? So many generous publishers have sent books in abundance, and I have also had the honor of serving on the Mathical Book Award committee in the K-2 category. How on earth … Continue reading Picture Books I Loved in 2018 →

Today I’m honored to have both Marsha Diane Arnold (author) and Angela Dominguez (illustrator) of GALÁPAGOS GIRL (Sept. 18, Lee & Low) here for some interview questions! First, let’s hear from Marsha… Marsha, what inspired you to write this book? The enchanting Galápagos Islands! Who wouldn’t want to write about this beautiful volcanic archipelago filled … Continue reading GALÁPAGOS GIRL Blog Tour: Interview with Marsha Diane Arnold and Angela Dominguez →

Author Susan Hood drops by my blog today for an interview and much great news to share! My questions are in bold; Susan’s answers are in blue. Enjoy! Hello, Susan, thanks for joining me today to talk about your 2016 books and more. 2016 is a big year for you! You’ve already had Leaps and … Continue reading A Big Year for Susan Hood: Interview and Sneak Peeks →

When I opened today’s box of newly released books, I found imagination was a trend among the books. A very powerful book that was released today was written by Toni Morrison and Slade Morrison, illustrated by Shadra Strickland. The book is  Please, Louise. I was kind of feeling depressed as I read through the beginning … Continue reading Let It Soar →