For the Love of France: An Exercise in Mentor Text Persistence by Lynne Marie As a child, I had grown up reading many books that shared...

Foreshadowing in Problem-and-Solutions Picture Book Structure by Helen H. Wu Picture books are often thought of as simple stories for...

When You Can't Find A Mentor Text by Erin Dealey What happens when you can’t find a mentor text? This post is about both sides of that...

Mixing Spine-Tingling Giggles and Wickedly-Good Laughs By Jennifer Buchet WARNING: This post may have you looking over your shoulder for...

HAPPY WHATEVER: CRAFTING A HOLIDAY-THEMED MANUSCRIPT by Vivian Kirkfield Today actually is a holiday…it’s St. Patrick’s Day. In fact,...

Tips and Tricks for Creating a Great Picture Book Read Aloud By Annette Schottenfeld As writers, we know the basic elements that go into...

Incorporating Social Justice into Books for Children by Laura Roettiger Inspiration comes from so many different places no matter who...

It's no secret that I love, love, love holiday celebrations. Along with Rate Your Story Judge / Author Heather Macht, I am the...

by Mariana Ríos Ramírez One of my favorite things about being a Mexican children’s book author is sharing my personal experiences,...

Cultivating Humor In Your Informational Fiction Picture Book Manuscript By Bonnie Kelso PRO TIP: Humor is a powerful tool. You don’t have...