​To close out this crazy and unprecedented year, I wanted to take some time to highlight my fellow kidlit creators who are working their tails off to birth their beautiful book babies into the world.  These interviews will cast a light on the wonderful work of these pre-published, unagented authors and author-illustrators who are destined to be stars! … Read more »

With so many fabulous #RisingStarsinKidlit to highlight, I thought I’d give you a double dose of greatness the last week of every month with a “Double Feature!” That means you get to meet not one, but TWO fabulous kidlit creators! Now, can you guess our first dynamic duo? Pop your guesses in the comments below… Read more »

Hello my lovey book people! I hope you all are having a fabulous weekend. I wanted to check-in and remind everyone that there’s only ONE week left to register for Brian Gehrlein’s Picture Book Spotlight #PBCritiqueFest! If you’re a picture book creator, you can’t miss out on this  AMAZING one-time picture book critique giveaway celebration! With 36 picture… Read more »

​CAN YOU GUESS WHAT DEEP SEA CREATURE I AM?!? Give it a shot in the comments below.  . I hope you enjoy this little SNEAK PEEK of some of my art from The Writers’ Loft children’s anthology, FRIENDS AND ANEMONES due out in November. This beautiful collection contains fun, educational poems paired with beautiful ocean-themed artwork…. Read more »

To close out this crazy and unprecedented year, I wanted to take some time to highlight my fellow kidlit creators who are working their tails off to birth their beautiful book babies into the world.  These interviews will cast a light on the wonderful work of these pre-published, unagented authors and author-illustrators who are destined to be stars!… Read more »

To close out this crazy and unprecedented year, I wanted to take some time to highlight my fellow kidlit creators who are working their tails off to birth their beautiful book babies into the world.  These interviews will cast a light on the wonderful work of these pre-published authors and author-illustrators who are destined to be… Read more »

​To close out this crazy and unprecedented year, I wanted to take some time to highlight my fellow kidlit creators who are working their tails off to birth their beautiful book babies into the world.  These interviews will cast a light on the wonderful work of these pre-published, unagented authors and author-illustrators who are destined to be… Read more »

Fall is my favorite season so when I learned that the Fall Writing Frenzy Contest would be taking place again, it was an added bonus! And this year, not only am I submitting, but I’m also honored to be a prize donor! Hooray! I can’t wait to connect with another kidlit creative! BIG thanks to… Read more »

Thanks for stopping by my blog, Big Kids Writing for Little Kids! It’s been a while since I posted so I thought I’d update you on what’s new. To close out this crazy and unprecedented year, I’ll be taking some time to highlight my fellow kidlit creators who are working their tails off to birth their… Read more »

Art Licensing Show & Greeting Card Association THE CHALLENGE  ART: Any kind or message, focused on the text, but include art as well. Art does not have to be new, but it does have to fit the greeting card theme. THEME: The theme is BRIDGING THE DISTANCE. Anything you would send to a friend to encourage… Read more »