They should feel excited. Afterall, they are a debut picture book author. But CK Malone is also...
Peaceful Child, Peaceful World
joy of a babyfirst born of my first born, sonbecomes a father ©Patricia J. FranzAugust 5, 2011Gramma. Nana. Nonna....
Poetry Friday: Wonder Walking
“Is the wind the world breathing?” (excerpted from WONDER WALKERS by Micha Archer; 2021 Penguin Random House) ...
Poetry to Ponder: Julie Fogliano
"Reading poetry is an adventure in renewal, a creative act, a perpetual beginning, a rebirth of wonder." (Edward...
#PoetryFriday: Treasures
I'm workshopping a picture book manuscript that began as a poem (this happens alot for me). Children have so much to...
#50PreciousWords 2022
Each year, author Vivian Kirkfield hosts a delightful contest for #kidlit writers. The #50PreciousWords 2022 Contest...
Perfect endings?
As much as I enjoy – nay, DELIGHT in writing picture books, I do have one beef to pick. In a character-driven...
Writing Contest!
Enjoy my entry for the 6th Annual Valentiny Writing Contest, held by children's author, Susanna Leonard Hill.I'm Not...
