It seems everywhere you turn, there are expectations heaped upon you. Those from family, friends, colleagues, and community, and you also have high expectations heaped on yourself to be better, stronger, smarter, and more successful. Now, couple that with being an author. Whether you’re rocking your writing as a full-time endeavor or must squeeze time […]
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If God Were a Great Big Bear
This is a story about the various forms in which God may appear. As author Paul Harbridge and Illustrator Marta Dorado share in this lovely book, God—He/She/They—is the Creator of, and thread within, all natural beings. This book has a fun, little cadence. It tells how God created millions of species, each with a purpose, […]
Each Day is a Gift
This delightful story by Lisl H. Detlefsen and illustrated by Natalia Vasilica reminds the reader to find the magical gifts in each day. Of course, the measure of each day depends on the recipient. Some days are highly anticipated and wonderfully exciting. Some days take getting used to. Some bring unexpected surprises. And some don’t […]
Ping’s Perfect Pot
When Ping visits the market with her grandfather, she’s overwhelmed with all the decorations, food, and New Year celebratory energy around them. They settle on buying a tangerine tree, which symbolizes good luck. But when they take it home, Ping feels something is missing—the perfect pot. Through a concerted effort, tries and misses, Ping, with […]
5 Resolutions Authors Should Make This Year
This is your year. You’re poised to make it your best. You’ve crafted impressive goals to get you there. And if you’re an author, you probably sprinkled in a few publishing aspirations, too. Regardless of where you are on your journey, bestselling authors suggest five resolutions you should consider making this year. Write Your Book. […]
4 Reasons Authors Give Up
Expert Advice on How to Stay on Course and Realize Your Dream! At one time or another, everyone has considered writing a book. For many, it’s a lifelong dream. For some, they have a story yearning to be told. For others, it’s a means to an end—gaining more followers, building a brand, or realizing profits. […]
Nisha’s Just-Right Christmas Tree
Little Nisha insists on a big tree, but her parents remind her that they live in a small apartment. That doesn’t deter Nisha from believing in the impossible—”a tree as big as a camel and as wide as an elephant.” Still, her Baba stresses they need a reasonably sized tree to drag home and carry […]
Author Q&A With Tracy Badua
Tracy Badua is an award-winning author of books for young people. By day, she is an attorney who works in national housing policy, and by night, she squeezes in writing, family time, and bites of her secret candy stash (she has strong opinions on the correct ratio of chocolate to filling in peanut butter cups). […]
Be a Beginner
Guest Post by award-winning author, Tracy Badua They say Practice makes perfect, and oh boy, it takes a lot of practice for me to get good at things. I wish I were naturally talented at writing, but behind every book lay hours of research, spotty rough drafts, and countless late nights re-reading and polishing. I’m […]
Thanksgiving In the Woods
I love a good holiday book designed to be read aloud and shared with friends, children, and family—one that can be passed down for generations. Thanksgiving in the Woods is such a book. Written by Phillis Alsdurf and Illustrated by Jenny Lovlie, Thanksgiving in the Woods is charming picture book in storyline and visual appeal, […]