Tag: WWII

Behind the Scenes: “Making it Personal: Interviewing Relatives of Historical Subjects” by Claudia Friddell

June 20, 2025

Writers often ask how to go about interviewing someone connected to the subject of a biography. The opportunity is golden, and…very intimidating! In this post, author Claudia Friddell shares her process of preparing for an interview with relatives of Virginia Hall, as well as conducting it. The book is fabulous! And so are her tips! … More Behind the Scenes: “Making it Personal: Interviewing Relatives of Historical Subjects” by Claudia Friddell

Behind the Scenes: “Emotions Across Eras: Creating Characters That Connect” by Rosanne Tolin

December 20, 2024

Today we join the virtual book tour for FREEDOM’S GAME with author Rosanne Tolin and hear how a story opened up and a picture book moved into new territory to become a middle grade historical novel. The link for a GIVEAWAY follows the article, with an opportunity for multiple entries to win a signed copy … More Behind the Scenes: “Emotions Across Eras: Creating Characters That Connect” by Rosanne Tolin

Behind the Scenes: “Tackling Difficult Topics” by Amalia Hoffman

June 5, 2020

There’s no denying it – we are living in difficult times. Helping kids make sense of what’s happening in the world isn’t easy. Picture books offer opportunities to process tough topics, see how people responded in times of crisis, and how they persevered with the power of hope. Today in Behind the Scenes, Amalia Hoffman … More Behind the Scenes: “Tackling Difficult Topics” by Amalia Hoffman