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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The 14th Annual Halloweensie Writing Contest
It’s that time of year again when awesome children’s author Susanna Leonard Hill hosts a fun writing contest for Halloween. I found my entry from 2014 ~ An Alien Goes Trick-or-Treating ~ which just happens to star a friendly little alien named Allen. So, yeah, that character/story/book idea has been around for a very, very long time!…
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Breaking Boundaries in Picture Books
I’m often asked about what I like to write and why. It may seem obvious, but often it’s a very telling question for authors — a mystery writer will say they love writing poetry or a romance novelist will admit to secretly writing short horror stories under a pen name. I’m a picture book writer…
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Book Review + Giveaway: Kelcie Murphy and The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts
Title: Kelcie Murphy and the Academy for the Unbreakable Arts | Author: Erika Lewis | Genre: Middle Grade | Publisher: Starscape | Release Date: March 1, 2022 | ISBN: 9781250208262 Publisher’s Book Summary: A 2023 Teacher Favorites Winner (6th-8th Grade) for the Children’s Book Council Brimming with Celtic mythology, action, and danger, Erika Lewis’s Kelcie Murphy and the Academy for…
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Book Review + Giveaway: How to Make a Sandwich
Title: How to Make a Sandwich | Author & Illustrator: Lorena M. Proia | Genre: Picture Book | Publisher: Lorena M. Proia | Release Date: December 2023 | ISBN: “A beautifully illustrated story that children and caregivers alike will savor.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “How to Make a Sandwich is a delightful celebration of the simple pleasures of childhood. Its themes of family, creativity, and perseverance, combined…
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Just Write for Kids Reviews Allen the Alien
Seeing stars (& disco lights) after reading Just Write for Kids’ fabulous review of Allen the Alien!!! This picture book stands out as unique for so many reasons. It has a cool edginess about it, yet maintains a wholesome, well-rounded story. Far out, am I right?!?! Check out this other-worldly review from kidlit super star,…
