I began this blog in February of 2011, the same month I wrote my first picture book manuscript. I had just completed Emma Walton Hamilton’s Just Write For Kids course and become a member of her Children’s Book Hub, which placed me on an adventurous journey towards becoming a published children’s author. I began blogging while I was living in France out of a real desire to connect with writers and readers in my mother tongue. The blog is focussed on reflections, writings, information and book reviews about the great diversity and wealth of expression each individual, each culture, each animal can bring to us. Please feel free to leave your comments, discuss, disagree and share.
My Blog schedule for 2016 is:
Tuesdays – Interviews with the broad spectrum of those who contribute to creating children’s books
Fridays – Perfect Picture Book Fridays – Resources for parents and educators in conjunction with Susanna Leonard Hill’s blog. or Recommendations in my Diversity series.
I always take a summer blog hiatus in July and August.
In my 20's, with only my guitar and a rucksack, I wandered the continents, immersing myself in the lives of some wonderful people, projects and stories, which changed the way I view my responsibility to others and this earth. Right now I'm a European transplant in the US who writes books for children and young adults. Stories can help us not only navigate our world but can connect us to others, and allow us to inspire and help each other. I believe that equity and empathy should be at the core of our all actions, words, and stories.
I am also a school librarian and I get a kick out of book-matchmaking! And I use the pronouns she/her.
Hi Joanna
Hi fellow uTaler! Truly enjoyed reading your blog and discovering your reflections on what started your adventure on the beautiful, wonderful, sometimes frustrating world of writing and getting published for children. We share the same love of a world perspective or awareness to help enrich one’s writing.
I’m now beginning the process of starting a blog, phew…and your blog has been inspirational!
Jackie, so cool to see you here. Thank you for your encouraging words. I look forward to following your new blog! To your success!
hi
I am writing to introduce my Children’s book:
The I Spy Alphabet Game
ASIN: B00R6PLFF6
It will be available free on amazon on:
January 3, 2015 January 7, 2015
As I am aware of your influential position.
I would be deeply grateful if you were, take some of your valuable time to read my book.
Kind Regards
Leela hope
leelahopee@gmail.com
See my review page for more information, please.
Have you seen the book Stepping Stones: a refugees journey (English and arabic) using stone portraits of a refugee family fleeing Syria (Artist is Syrian as well)
extraordinary book and well worth highlighting for your readers.
https://steppingstonesthebook.com
I love that book, especially the artwork.