It’s been a while since I shared a favorite picture book for Perfect Picture Book Friday due to all the fantastic new books coming out with creators willing to share part of their process on the blog. And so many terrific giveaways! Which reminds me… The winner of LOUIS from illustrator Julie Rowan Zoch is…Tina … More Carter Reads the Newspaper
In this month’s Mining for Heart post, Deborah Hopkinson shares her process of finding the heart in her historical fiction picture book, Steamboat School. … More Mining for Heart: Author Deborah Hopkinson on Steamboat School
This week, we’re back to Perfect Picture Book Friday with an important story, perfectly crafted with beautiful illustrations, and writing that touches the heart. Title: Steamboat School Written by: Deborah Hopkinson Illustrated by: Ron Husband Disney-Hyperion, 2016, historical fiction, inspired by a true story Suitable for ages: 4-7, (my opinion 5-10) Lexile: AD660 Themes/topics: education, African … More Steamboat School
Beth Anderson, Children's Writer 