Posts by Beth
Diane Tulloch — Spotlight Worthy
Diane Tulloch is a New Zealander who has travelled the world to pursue her many interests and has had some incredible experiences on her journeys. Her blog, The Patient Dreamer, is testament to those interests and her travels. Diane is also a member of Emma Walton Hamilton’s Children’s Book Hub, and we met in person…
Read MorePatricia Tilton — Spotlight Worthy
Today, the spotlight is focused on Patricia Tilton, who blogs at Children’s Books Heal, is a retired journalist with a keen interest in spirituality and humanitarian outreach, as well as serving children with special needs. She lives in the United States. Pat is also an active member of Emma Walton Hamilton’s Children’s Book Hub, and…
Read MoreJoanna Marple — Spotlight Worthy
Today I’m introducing you to Joanna Marple, whom, as I mentioned in yesterday’s blog post, I know through the Children’s Book Hub and SCBWI. I am so grateful for her friendship. Her blog, Miss Marple’s Musings, has broadened my knowledge of the world and of the world of children’s literature. Be sure to check it…
Read MoreThe Bond Between Writers — In the Spotlight
When I began writing, although I had the encouragement of family and friends, I was really writing alone. I didn’t have training, I simply wrote what was in me, I explored different genres, I wrote the kinds of books I liked to read, and I dreamed big dreams. I knew that other writers took creative…
Read MoreThe Legend of the Golden Snail — Perfect Picture Book Friday
When I saw this book, it immediately said “Aubrey” to me (see my interview posted earlier this week) so it had to be the Perfect Picture Book this Friday. Title: The Legend of the Golden Snail Author/Illustrator: Graeme Base Publisher: New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2010
Read More“Aubrey” and her blog-full-of-wonder — Wednesday Worthy
Today I want to introduce you to a Wednesday Worthy whom I’ve known — online, at least — for several years. Her blog, and her writing style, have delighted me all that time, and it is a joy to introduce her to you. When you click on those magical words, “Read More,” you will be…
Read MoreMolly’s Family — Perfect Picture Book Friday
The book I’ve chosen to highlight today for Susanna Leonard Hill’s Perfect Picture Book Friday is a departure from my usual book choices focusing on some aspect of the arts. Instead, with Freedom to Marry Day coming up next week (this year on February 14th, coinciding with Valentine’s Day), I’m looking at something that more…
Read MoreImani’s Music – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Imani’s Music Author: Sheron Williams Illustrator: Jude Daly Publisher: New York: Simon & Schuster Children’s Division, 2002
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