Tag Archives: kid lit
An Interview with Associate Editor Alex Borbolla, by Virginia Law Manning
We are so lucky to have Associate Editor Alex Borbolla of the Atheneum imprint of Simon & Schuster joining us for our 2020 Pocono Retreat in April. Alex will be part of our fantastic faculty lineup and will also be offering … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Borbolla, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, Children's book editors, children's books, Children's Literature, eastern PA scbwi, kid lit, middle grade, Picture Books, Pocono Retreat, Pocono retreat 2020, SCBWI, SCBWI Pocono retreat, SCBWI. Events, Simon & Schuster, Social Media, virginia law manning, YA
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The Storyboard Renaissance: Whole Manuscript Showcase, by Kristen C. Strocchia
We’ve probably all walked away from a critique thinking, “If (agent/editor) could just see the whole story, then . . .” maybe they would fall in love or, at least, maybe they could better advise the opening or diagnose why … Continue reading
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Tagged character, character development, children's book writers, children's books, critique, eastern PA scbwi, kid lit, Kristen C. Strocchia, manuscript, manuscript critique, mentor, novels, peer critiques, plot development, plot structure, plotting, SCBWI, SCBWI. Events, storyboard, Storyboard Renaissance, workshop, workshops, writers, Writing workshops
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An Interview with Award-Winning Author Pamela Tuck, by Laura Parnum
It is my pleasure to be speaking with award-winning children’s book author Pamela Tuck about her writing career, her inspirations, and her new book, Mother of Many. Pamela’s other books include Color Struck, The Adventure of Sheldon, the Mushroom, and … Continue reading
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Tagged 30 day picture book idea challenge, as fast as words could fly, children's book author, Color Struck, eastern PA scbwi, kid lit, KidLit, lee and low new voices award, Mom's Choice Award, Mother of Many, Pamela Tuck, picture book author, rhyming picture book, SCBWI, The Adventure of Sheldon the Mushroom, Writing Inspiration, writing journey
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#LoveMadeVisible: Sisterly and Brotherly Love with Lola and Louie, by Berrie Torgan-Randall + Giveaway
Lola Entertains Louie on a Snowy Day Written and Illustrated by Berrie Torgan-Randall Lola is a spunky and precocious seven-year-old whose adventures and misadventures with her five-year-old brother, Louie, create an engaging visual storyline for readers and nonreaders alike. Each … Continue reading
An Interview with Rachel Dougherty, by Anna Forrester
EasternPennPoints contributor Anna Forrester recently had a chat with Rachel Dougherty about Secret Engineer, Rachel’s upcoming debut book as an Author/Illustrator. Secret Engineer will be released next month on February 19. Here’s what they had to say. Anna: Hey Rachel—thanks for … Continue reading
Posted in Cafe Chat, Interviews, Uncategorized
Tagged a racoon at the white house, anna forrester, Bat Count, emily roebling, EPA SCBWI, historical picture books, interview, Jessica Gunderson, kid lit, Martha Peaslee Levine, nonfiction picture books, Rachel Dougherty, research, scbwi eastern pa, secret engineer, secret engineer: how emily roebling build the brooklyn bridge, the twelve days of christmas in pennsylvania, your life as a cabin attendant on the titanic, your life as a pioneer on the oregon trail
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A Cafe Chat with Jennie K. Brown, by Laura Parnum
For our final installment of interviews in preparation for YA/MG Day, I got to speak with the awesome middle-grade author, Jennie K. Brown. You can still register for YA/MG Day, but time is running out if you want to sign … Continue reading
A Cafe Chat with Agent Zoe Sandler, by Laura Parnum
Have you signed up for YA/MG Day in Lancaster, PA, on November 3? Did you know you can also sign up for a ten-page critique from one of the faculty members? Critique submissions are due this Friday, October 5. Sign … Continue reading
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Tagged Bone Gap, faculty, ICM Partners, Interviews, kid lit, Laura Parnum, literary agents, middle grade, scbwi eastern pa, SCBWI. Events, teen fiction, YA, Zoe Sandler
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The Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award by Nadine Poper
As an elementary librarian and children’s literature lover, I live for the Newbery, Caldecott, and Theodor Seuss Geisel contenders every year. My students know that when I begin displaying the predicted books, the race is on to read as many … Continue reading
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Tagged kid lit, Librarians, Nadine Poper, Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award, PSLA, School Librarians
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A Cafe Chat with Author Beth Ain by Lindsay Bandy
This fine Thursday, it is our pleasure to welcome Beth Ain, author of the acclaimed Starring Jules series, to the Eastern Penn Points Cafe. You can visit Beth’s web site here You can also visit Beth in person in just … Continue reading
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Tagged beth ain, children's book writers, Children's Literature, EPA SCBWI, Fall Philly, kid lit, middle grade novels, SCBWI, starring jules
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