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IT’S ALL ABOUT . . . JUMPING INTO JUNEBy Melissa Stoller This June, jump into writing practices that will make your stories soar. Here are a few exercises to get...
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Failure is a Step Toward Success, by Debra CollinsThomas Edison said, “When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this: You haven’t.” The...
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Celebrate Memorial Day With A Good Book: A Day For Rememberin' by Leah Henderson and Floyd CooperGet ready uncover long lost history with A Day for Rememberin . In this poignant and historically rich picture book, Leah Henderson...
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IT’S ALL ABOUT . . . MARVELOUS PET IDEAS IN MAYCanva image by Melissa Stoller Where I live, May is National Pet Month! What a wonderful time to celebrate all...
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Nurturing Social Awareness by Dr. Debra CollinsWhen I was a child, two different ice cream trucks regularly visited my neighborhood. We eagerly gobbled goodies from both, but we...
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Honoring National Poetry Month: Celebrating The Powerful Poets of Children's LiteratureAs April unfolds its petals, it brings the sweet fragrance of National Poetry Month, a time to celebrate the beauty and power of...
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IT’S ALL ABOUT . . . APRIL SHOWERS OF IDEASby Melissa Stoller As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” Where I live, that is holding true as it has been a bit...
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Why Social Emotional Learning Rocks Theory and Practice by Dr. Debra CollinsThe Theory Social-emotional learning, often abbreviated as SEL, has become increasingly important in picture books as a way to address...
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This Book Makes Me Think About: CAPE by Kevin Johnson and Kitt ThomasWritten by the talented Kevin Johnson and brought to life with illustrations by the incomparable Kitt Thomas, "Cape" is a story...
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IT'S ALL ABOUT . . . TIME FOR IDEASby Melissa Stoller Where I live, we just moved the clocks forward an hour for Daylight Savings Time. That means we “lost” an hour on...
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Honoring Black History Month: Celebrating Pioneering Children's Book CreatorsFebruary is a month of reflection and celebration when we honor the rich tapestry of Black history and the remarkable individuals...
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IT’S ALL ABOUT . . . FINDING HEARTFELT IDEAS IN FEBRUARY!By Melissa Stoller February is a wonderful time to reflect on friendship and love. Valentine’s Day falls squarely in...
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Crafting Creative ResolutionsAs we embrace the new year, it's the perfect time for picture book writers to reflect on their writing journey and set meaningful...
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IT’S ALL ABOUT . . . NEW IDEAS IN THE NEW YEAR!By Melissa Stoller Cheers to 2024! It’s a new year - time to discover, catch, and cultivate new ideas! Here are a few...
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Reclaim Your Attention. Release Your Brilliance.The price we must pay for brilliance is attention. In a world of increasing distractions, attention is a scarce commodity....
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IT’S ALL ABOUT . . . DODGING INTO DECEMBER IDEAS!By Melissa Stoller It’s winter – a season filled with holidays of many faith traditions. Take some time this month to...
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Not Selling... Just GivingWe love children's book creatives so as we wrap up our final weeks of the Ultimate Craft and Business of Writing Children’s...
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This Book Makes Me Think About: Bing, Bop, Bam Time to Jam! By Valerie Bolling and Sabrena Khadija Bing, Bop, Bam: Time to Jam is the latest collaboration of Valerie Bolling and Sabrina Khadija, and it will surely make your...
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IT’S ALL ABOUT . . . NUDGING INTO THANKFUL NOVEMBER IDEAS!By Melissa Stoller We are celebrating Thanksgiving this month where I live in New York City. So it’s a great time to be...
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DONT FORGET TO PLAY!Canva.com As writers it is our “job” to play with words, sentence structures, and points of...
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IT’S ALL ABOUT . . . FALLING INTO OCTOBER IDEAS!By Melissa Stoller Pumpkins are everywhere! From pumpkin picking to pumpkin-spiced lattes and spooky pumpkin carvings, it is the...
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Do you have a Grandma or a Glamma?Mia loves her grandmother, but she is no ordinary grandma. She calls her Glamma, because she’s such a glamorous...
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This Book Makes Me Think About: Nell Plants A Tree by Anne Wynter and Daniel MiyaresFall has officially landed. In Texas that means one thing: pecan pie! And in honor of the harvest, here is one award-winning book...
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There's Power In Storytelling: How to Integrate STEM Concepts into Children's BooksBy Kourtney LaFavre As we all know, writing for children is a powerful opportunity in helping young minds grow and evolve. And...
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IT’S ALL ABOUT . . . SEPTEMBER IDEAS INCORPORATING SOUNDby Melissa Stoller September is a perfect month to listen to and appreciate the sounds all around you, and to incorporate those sounds in your...
