Welcome to my new blog, which now includes content from many of the blogs I’ve created over the years. You can now also access content via category from this one page instead of having to search for my individual blogs, which were scattered over various platforms and websites.
Reading any of Mahtab Narsimhan’s books always make me hungry for Indian food! EMBRACE THE CHICKEN is part of the Orca Currents collection: “short, high-interest novels with contemporary themes written specifically for middle-school students reading below grade level. Reading levels from grade 2.0 to 5.0. Interest level ages 10-14.” A thoroughly enjoyable . . .
“If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.” – Stephen King Related: How To Find Time To Read More Books In 2019.
No guarantee that my middle grade novel will ever be published; that’s out of my control. I’m trying to focus on what I can control: (1) Writing the best book I possibly can, and (2) FINISHING the book.
June Smalls is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and a lover of literature. She resides in Northern Virginia with her hubby, The Kid, and an ever-growing assortment of animals. I so enjoyed meeting June at Highlights last year, and am excited about the April 16th launch of . . .
Nikki Barthelmess is a journalist and author of young adult books. She entered foster care in Nevada at twelve and spent the next six years living in six different towns. During this time, Nikki found solace in books, her journal, and teachers who encouraged her as a writer. The Quiet You Carry is . . .
Only a few days until the annual SCBWI Winter Conference in NYC! You can follow the action via the #NY19SCBWI hashtag and (once the conference begins) the SCBWI Conference Blog. I’ll be at the conference – if you see me, PLEASE do say hi….but please keep reading. 🙂 The following is a slightly updated . . .