Mixed, A Colorful Story
August 31, 2018
In the beginning, there were three colors:
Yellows, Reds, and Blues. … More Mixed, A Colorful Story
Author: Beth Anderson
Children's Writer
Rice from Heaven
August 24, 2018
Earlier, author Tina Cho shared how she turned her real life experience into a picture book. Today, as part of Perfect Picture Book Friday, here’s more about this important book. Title: Rice from Heaven: The Secret Mission to Feed North Koreans Written by: Tina Cho Illustrated by: Keum Jin Song little bee books – 2018 … More Rice from Heaven
“Behind the Scenes: Rice from Heaven” by Tina Cho
August 10, 2018
I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek at Tina Cho’s debut picture book, RICE FROM HEAVEN, which releases in just a few days. This amazing story, told from the heart, arrives at an opportune time as children are hearing about North Korea in the news. When I learned that the book is based on … More “Behind the Scenes: Rice from Heaven” by Tina Cho
Mining for Heart: “Make Your Readers FEEL SOMETHING” by Tammi Sauer
August 3, 2018
I’m so honored to host the amazing Tammi Sauer, a children’s author who has been tickling funny bones for years. Though Tammi has many new picture books, my all time favorite is still CHICKEN DANCE from 2009. Thank you, Tammi, for sharing how you keep us chuckling! When writing picture books, I always aim … More Mining for Heart: “Make Your Readers FEEL SOMETHING” by Tammi Sauer
100 Bugs!
July 27, 2018
It’s Perfect Picture Book Friday! Here’s a lovely and creative counting book that just might inspire you to get out in nature before school starts. It’s also a great book for teachers to start off the year! Congratulations to Julie LaCombe, winner of Adventures to School by Miranda Paul! Next week, be sure to stop … More 100 Bugs!
Back-to-School Give-Away! Adventures to School
July 15, 2018
Back-to-School Give-Away! Adventures to School … More Back-to-School Give-Away! Adventures to School
Mining for Heart: “Put Readers in the Pilot Seat” by Michelle Cusolito
July 6, 2018
“I wanted readers to feel like they were in the pilot seat, so I needed the sensory details to make that happen.” … More Mining for Heart: “Put Readers in the Pilot Seat” by Michelle Cusolito
Flying Deep
June 29, 2018
Plunge into the murky depths of the ocean with Flying Deep by Michelle Cusolito. … More Flying Deep
One Writer’s Journey: Organization Optimization
June 22, 2018
For me, digging out unknown nuggets of history is great fun. And if these interesting tidbits have something special to offer kids, then I start my search for a story. Every once in a while someone asks me how I organize the information I gather for a picture book, so today I’ll share my method … More One Writer’s Journey: Organization Optimization
Russell Wrestles the Relatives
June 15, 2018
I can’t even tell you how much I love this book! Really! … More Russell Wrestles the Relatives
Beth Anderson, Children's Writer 