Hello Readers! I’m happy to have the chance to do another Kid Lit Village book review. Today I am reviewing THE HIKE by Alison Farrell, published by Chronicle Books. This book follows three friends who enthusiastically embark on a hike. I love the speech bubbles and the way each of their personalities come through duringContinue reading “Kid Lit Village Review: The Hike”
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Kid Lit Village Review: Everything You Need for a Treehouse
Hello Readers! I’m happy to have another book review for you. Thanks for visiting the Kid Lit Village blog! This picture book is by Carter Higgins and Emily Hughes: Everything You Need for a Treehouse. The title has such childhood appeal, I couldn’t resist this book! This book is published by Chronicle Books. Treehouses areContinue reading “Kid Lit Village Review: Everything You Need for a Treehouse”
Kid Lit Village: If Your Babysitter is a Bruja
Hello Readers! Welcome to Kid Lit Village. This week, I’m delighted to welcome back Ana Siqueira, whose book, Bella’s Recipe for Disaster/Success was released last year. Today, Ana is back with a new release published by Simon Kids titled IF YOUR BABYSITTER IS A BRUJA. The book comes out August 23, 2022. Illustrations are byContinue reading “Kid Lit Village: If Your Babysitter is a Bruja”
Kid Lit Village: James’ Reading Rescue
Hello lovely readers! And welcome back to Kid Lit Village. Today I have an interview with Dianna Wilson Sirkovsky along with a feature of her book, James’ Reading Rescue, published by Clavis Books. The book is Illustrated by Sara Casilda. Synopsis: James struggles with reading – and even has to miss recess to practice! FeelingContinue reading “Kid Lit Village: James’ Reading Rescue”
Wednesday’s Inspiration: Ocean
Kid Lit Village Review: Frank and Bean, Food Truck Fiasco
Hello Readers! I’m excited to share a new book review with you. Today, I’m featuring FRANK AND BEAN: Food Truck Fiasco by Jamie Michalak and Bob Kolar. It is an early chapter book, published by Candlewick Press. It is part of the Candlewick Sparks series. I received a copy for review. Kids will gobble upContinue reading “Kid Lit Village Review: Frank and Bean, Food Truck Fiasco”
Wednesday’s Inspiration: Small Steps
Querying Picture Books
Did you know I’m in the query trenches right now? I started querying more seriously at the end of 2020, so I’ve been at it less than two years. Here’s a bit about what it’s been like for me. I’ve spent 3 years writing, revising and critiquing before starting to query. Those years have beenContinue reading “Querying Picture Books”