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
I can’t even tell you how much I love this book! Really! … More Russell Wrestles the Relatives
Sgt. Reckless – the only animal ever to officially hold military rank——and receive two Purple Hearts! … More Sergeant Reckless, the True Story of the Little Horse Who Became a Hero
“I had to put aside my parental pride and write a book for the modern kid. Literally!” … More Mining for Heart: “Kidbrain” by Shanda McCloskey
Don’t miss this cute, clever, super STEM/STEAM selection! … More Doll-E 1.0
Remember the forts you built as a child? … More The Little Red Fort
“Revising for Heart”- shaping, connecting, honing, reframing, filling in the potholes. … More Mining for Heart: “Revising for Heart”
How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? … More Alma and How She Got Her Name
enchanting, mysterious, mystical, remarkable, original, and hauntingly beautiful… … More The Wreck of the Zephyr and more…
How do you find the heart of a story about an object? Read on! … More Mining for Heart: “The Heart is in Relationships” by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
Beth Anderson, Children's Writer 