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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Guest Post: Author Julie Thiessen
The author of Pen Pal Gals: Friends Forever discusses the art and joy of writing letters. I’m so glad you asked about pen pals! I spent a great amount of time talking to kids about pen pals before branding Pen Pal Gals stationery gift set and creating the story for my book. When speaking with kids, I asked…
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Book Review + Giveaway: Pen Pal Gals, Friends Forever
Title: Pen Pal Gals: Friends Forever | Author: Julie Thiessen | Illustrator: Vanessa Alexandre and Julie Thiessen | Genre: Chapter Book (Fiction) | Publisher: Mascot | Publication Date: February 1, 2022 Book Description: Meet Reese and Addie―two girls, one great friendship. It’s summer break! Reese is on her way to vacation at Camp Lake Shore with her family. When Reese meets a new friend, Addie,…
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Book Review + Giveaway: Ablaze with Color
Title: Ablaze with Color: The Story of Painter Alma Thomas | Author: Jeanne Walker Harvey | Illustrator: Loveis Wise | Genre: Picture Book | Publisher: HarperCollins | Publication Date: February 22, 2022 Book Description: Celebrate the life-changing power of art in this inspiring and stunningly illustrated picture book biography of American artist Alma Thomas. Meet an incredible woman who broke down barriers throughout her whole…
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Book Review + Giveaway: Our Lunar New Year
Title: Our Lunar New Year: Celebrating Lunar New Year in Asian Communities| Author: Yobe Qui | Illustrators: Maria Christina Lopez, Jennifer Prevatt, Pui Yu Chan | Genre: Picture Book | Publisher: Yobe Qiu LLC | Publication Date: 2018 Book Description: It’s almost Lunar New Year! Xiao Mi, Hang, Kwan, Malai and Charu all celebrate the New Year in their own special way. Experience how…
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Guest Post: Author K. I. Knight
When is the right time to talk to children about their ancestry, culture and family history? The co-author of Finding Family Treasure shares insights and strategies for teaching children about who they are. The Importance of Learning About Family History for Kids By K. I. Knight There is a short window when children will soak…
Stephanie Ward 