I review children’s books from picture books to YA for Armadillo Magazine, The Children’s Book Review, iReadBooks Tours and was a former reviewer for the Children’s Book Council of Australia. Here you’ll find links to all of those reviews, guest posts, author interviews and giveaways.
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Book Review + Giveaway: Pirate & Penguin
Title: Pirate & Penguin | Author: Mike Allegra | Illustrator: Jenn Harney | Genre: Picture Book | Publisher: Page Street Kids | Release Date: May 30, 2023 | ISBN-13: 9781645677123 Book Description: What happens when a pirate, hoping for a parrot, stumbles upon a bird of a duller plumage? Pirate doesn’t know that Penguin is a penguin. But any…
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Book Review + Giveaway: Secrets of the Wild
Title: Secrets of the Wild | Author: Olivia Kent | Illustrator: Srimalie Bassani | Genre: Picture Book | Publisher: Mascot Books | Publication Date: March 2021 Book Description: There is nothing more exciting than what happens deep in the woods. Aside from human eyes, the hustle and bustle of the wild will shock, awe, and captivate you deep into their world of the…
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Book Review: Soso and the Kako Leaf
Title: Soso and The Kako Leaf | Author: Bella Disu | Illustrator: Awele Emili | Genre: Picture Book | Publisher: Soso and The Kako Leaf | Publication Date: June 2022 Book Description: Follow the life of young Soso as she encounters mysteries and unearths traditions that have existed long before she was born. Be part of her adventures as she gains confidence, self-esteem,…
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Five Things I Learned in Comedy Class
I like to think of myself as funny. Since I claim to write books that are “humorous and heartfelt” I better be able to deliver on both the laughs and tears. But recently, I realized that I didn’t know much about how or why humor works ― the types, structures and mechanics of funny writing. So,…
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Guest Post: Author Sarah V. Barnes
The author of She Who Rides Horses offers a rare insight into the moment the story of Naya, the first person to ride a horse, emerged as well as an excerpt from her gorgeously written epic novel. How the Story Began I did not intend to start writing a novel. Maybe work on a blog.…
Stephanie Ward 