Susan Verde, Debut Author — Interview

By Beth | March 10, 2013 |

I met Susan Verde last summer, on the first day of the Stony Brook Southampton Children’s Literature Conference, when Pat Tilton eagerly introduced us to each other as fellow Children’s Book Hub members and picture book writers. I soon learned that Susan was looking forward to the publication of her first picture book, and I…

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The Sidewalk Rescue — Perfect Picture Book Friday

By Beth | September 28, 2012 |

Since I began the month with a Perfect Picture Book illustrated by Debbie Ohi, I’m Bored,  it seemed appropriate to end the month with one illustrated by her sister, Ruth Ohi. This is the second book written by Hazel Hutchins and illustrated by Ruth Ohi that I have featured as a Perfect Picture Book choice.…

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DEBBIE OHI! Guest Post — It’s Worth the Wait

By Beth | September 10, 2012 |

I am thrilled to be helping to promote friend and Canadian illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi’s first picture book on my blog. I hope you saw I’M BORED on my Perfect Picture Book Friday post last week. Today, Debbie has graciously agreed to do a guest post on my blog, and I am so grateful to…

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