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 Steve Petzinger
Have you ever considered co-writing a book with another author? Steve Petzinger, co-author of BOB THE BANANA GOES BAD, shares his experience working collaboratively on a picture book and tips for giving it a try. How to Collaborate with a Co-author By Steve Petzinger When I was 12 and I first wrote Bob the Banana…
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Book Review + Giveaway: Bob the Banana Goes Bad
Title: Bob the Banana Goes Bad | Authors: Steve Petzinger and Selai Akbar-Hussain | Illustrator: Juan Diaz | Publisher: Mascot Books | Publication Date: June, 2021 Book Description: In this heartwarming story, Bob the banana goes on an emotional journey as he worries about going bad before he can be of any use to Mr. Abbot. With the help of his friends,…
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Guest Post: Author Kristyn Boland
The author of Nurse Mommy, Kristyn Boland, talks about how her debut picture book can be applied to other families and her hopes for customizing the book for any profession or family structure. How might this book appeal to children whose parents work overnight shifts in another profession? Nurse Mommy could definitely be helpful for…
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Book Review + Giveaway: Nurse Mommy
Title: Nurse Mommy | Author: Kristyn Boland | Illustrator: Vanessa Alexandre | Publisher: Mascot Books | Publication Date: June, 2021 Book Description: What does Mommy do when she leaves for work? From giving medicine to using her stethoscope, Nurse Mommy’s job is important because she helps patients get better. But what about her family back…
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Spotlight + Giveaway: The Girl in the Gold Dress
Title: The Girl in the Gold Dress | Author: Christine Paik| Illustrator: Jung Lin Park| Publisher: Imagilore Publishing | Publication Date: April 2021 Book Description: Hannah’s Korean name literally means “Gold Dress,” so why doesn’t she want to be seen wearing her gold hanbok dress? 10-year-old Hannah is facing a big performance for her school’s talent show. The trouble is, she’s ashamed of her…
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