Source: On the road with SOPHIE’S SQUASH GO TO SCHOOL
I just had to share this post about author visits. If you are planning one soon, read what Pat Zietlow learned during her recent whirlwind book tour! Thank you, Pat!
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Storystorm Day 20: “Titlestorming” by Corey Rosen Schwartz
by Corey Rosen Schwartz Most of my picture book ideas have come from my own children. Unfortunately, they are getting older so I am a little short on material lately. I can no longer rely on them t…
Source: Storystorm Day 20: “Titlestorming” by Corey Rosen Schwartz
Great post! Finally, I see what type of writer I am!
Storystorm Day 19: “Many Layers, One Cake” by Ross MacDonald
by Ross MacDonald Over the years I’ve been approached by illustration and design students who share an internal struggle: that they have other interests—cosplay, metalwork, bookbinding, writi…
Source: Storystorm Day 19: “Many Layers, One Cake” by Ross MacDonald
I appreciated this post about doing things we love. Enjoying other activities besides just writing allows the creative juices to percolate on the back burner. Plus, our brains get refreshment! Thanks, Ross!
Storystorm Day 18: “Bake it Up, Shake it Up” by Veronica Bartles
by Veronica Bartles When Tara asked me to write a blog post for Storystorm about Inspiration, I knew this would be my Finest Achievement Ever. I’m so excited to share with you my brilliant, awe-ins…
Source: Storystorm Day 18: “Bake it Up, Shake it Up” by Veronica Bartles
Mentor texts? Fractured fairy tales? I want to do one of these! Love it!
Storystorm Day 17: “The Artist’s Gift” by Laurie Ann Thompson
by Laurie Ann Thompson This past November, the world shifted. For some, that feels like a good thing—they see things in our world that frighten or disgust them and believe that huge changes a…
Source: Storystorm Day 17: “The Artist’s Gift” by Laurie Ann Thompson
How do current events impact writers for children? Some things to consider.
Storystorm Day 16: “Social Media Inspires Social Awareness” by Brenda Reeves Sturgis
by Brenda Reeves Sturgis As writers, we must ALL strike while the iron is hot. Every writer tries to get into the castle (the publishing houses) over the drawbridge. The drawbridge however is crowd…
Source: Storystorm Day 16: “Social Media Inspires Social Awareness” by Brenda Reeves Sturgis
This picture book about homelessness comes out on January 31st. I think it will be a great resource! This blog post is written for writers, but the background story of how Still a Family came to be is fascinating!
Storystorm Day 15: “The Day-Job Rule” by Jason Kirschner
by Jason Kirschner If you can stick with this post all the way to the end, you’ll find my little bio where it is clearly states that “author/illustrator” is not my day job. Most d…
Source: Storystorm Day 15: “The Day-Job Rule” by Jason
One day to complete a picture book? At least you would have a rough draft, right? Thanks, Jason.
Storystorm Day 14: “Guard Your Ideas Like Gold” by Marcie Colleen
by Marcie Colleen When Tara asked me to blog for Storystorm I knew right away that there were two points I wanted to make. Ideas can come from the most random and wackiest places. A good idea is in…
Source: Storystorm Day 14: “Guard Your Ideas Like Gold” by Marcie Colleen
Great ideas are like gold! Keep them safe!
Storystorm Day 13: “The Mock Caldecott Awards” by Colby Sharp
by Colby Sharp One of my favorite things to do with my students is a Mock Caldecott unit. Each year, my friend Mr. Schu and I select 20 books for the study. Mr. Schu posts the list on his blog with…
Source: Storystorm Day 13: “The Mock Caldecott Awards” by Colby Sharp
Teachers! This is a great idea to do with students. Librarians, you could probably adjust and do the same activity. Readers – who wouldn’t want to be in on the decision making for the Mock Caldecott Awards? Pick me, pick me!
Storystorm Day 12: “Dances with Ketchup” by Julie McGann
by Julie McGann My name is Julie McGann and I am a wish-granting digital artist who captures the imagination of little dreamers worldwide by giving them the dream pet they have always wanted. Child…
Source: Storystorm Day 12: “Dances with Ketchup” by Julie McGann
I love the way Julie creates her imaginative art! Perfect for kids of all ages.
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