Growing up an army brat, my family moved a lot. When we finally settled in Washington State, I can remember my mother diving into food...

Fun discussion with Lisa Amstutz about writing and her new picture book - Applesauce Day.

Starting up a new friendship can be a struggle. An overture of friendship can be mistaken, seen as aloof (if you're an introvert) or...

Who doesn't like dinosaurs? Or Pirates? What about Dinosaur Space Pirates? Too much . . . well then you'll be glad to know this book is...

Since Vivian is featuring Susanna Hill's fun new picture book - THE ROAD THAT TRUCKS BUILT, I decided to review another picture book that...

Today we get to meet Henry Herz. Interestingly, he had the great fortune to write his initial books as joint projects with his two sons....

Strolling through the bookstore, looking for a mentor text for a critique partner, I glanced up and saw this cover. The face of the girl...

First and foremost, the winner of Renato and the Lion is - Elaine Eiden Asaidali. Congratulations, Elaine. Now onto this week's post: Who...

Sometimes, the littlest things spark memories. Looking at the illustrations in this book took me back to my honeymoon in Italy. My...

The cover of this book snagged me right away. It reminded me of a precious moment I once had with a wild bird, who trustingly perched on...