The Islamic New Year was October 1st. It came and went and few of us noticed. Well, this list of epic Muslim books for children is there to change that. Islamic literature has been underrepresented for a long time. It used to be filled with stereotypes and false information, but more and more own voice writers are emerging, and Jee, do their books rock! … Continue reading 10 Epic Muslim Picture Books
Alright, Karin, the grocery stores are filled with Halloween treats and decorations and it’s also your book’s birthday! Happy Birthday, I WANT TO EAT YOUR BOOKS! Look at that cover! He’s the only zombie I’ve seen that I want to hug. If you too are drooling over this book, check it out here and here or here. But, these spotlight interviews are to get to … Continue reading Spotlight Interview with Karin Lefranc
Fans of Pat Zietlow Miller’s picture book, Sophie’s Squash, will be thrilled to hear that the sequel, Sophie’s Squash Go to School, releases on June 28th. Today, Pat, my friend and former neighbor, joins us to talk about her work. Pat, welcome to The Winged Pen! Sophie’s Squash is a humorous but poignant story of friendship and devotion. Tell us about Sophie’s Squash Go to … Continue reading Sophie’s Squash Go to School! (An Interview with Pat Zietlow Miller)
Today I am thrilled to interview my friend and critique partner, Dori Kleber, who recently celebrated the release of her debut picture book with Candlewick Press. More-igami depicts a young boy’s quest to become an origami master. Dori, welcome to The Winged Pen! There are a million paths to publication, but yours was particularly unusual. Would you share how you connected with Candlewick? Thanks, Jessica! It’s nice … Continue reading Interview with Author Dori Kleber
I’m thrilled to help my friend and critique partner, Mark Holtzen, celebrate the release of his gorgeous new picture book, A Ticket to the Pennant. Featuring beautiful retro-style illustrations from John Skewes, the story recounts Huey’s adventures as he searches his diverse Seattle neighborhood for his missing ticket to see the Seattle Rainiers play in the big game in 1955. Tell us a little bit about … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday – A Ticket to the Pennant
Whenever I read those Proust questionnaire-type interviews, I always get lost in reverie, answering the questions myself. The New York Times Book Review has one each week, and one of the questions is, “Who is your favorite hero of literature?” I have spent a fair amount of time mulling that one. Cool, clear-eyed Holden Caulfield? Kind-hearted, optimistic Anne Shirley? Atticus Finch? Jo March? Then the … Continue reading My Favorite Hero of Literature
