I'm a MG & chapterbook author & teach at Sonoma State as well the summer children's writing MFA at Hollins University. My last name is pronounced Hom-zee.
Dad, even tho I created her, Ellie May looks like she could be your granddaughter and my son's sister. You were apparently destined to look like Ellie May's dad as well. This helps w/ missing you a little less. Excited for Ellie May's book birthday 12/18/18 #mglit#chapterbooks
Retweeting this post from @CLOSLER along with an image of my new picture book, which celebrates and acknowledges the contributions of military kids.
We see you.
We appreciate you.
Thank you for YOUR service.
@AlbertWhitman@EastWestLit@leahmgiles
We received 1094 #PBParty entries this year.
139 of them are from author/illustrators.
I'm taking a quick break--and then I can't wait to dig into the entries. Wahooooooo!
Good luck, everyone. :)
Today on the @MixedUpFiles blog, I share my thoughts on being an only child, plus a curated list of MG novels about -- you guessed -- only children! #kidlit https://t.co/FcRruD648K
Teachers & librarians! My December newsletter goes out at noon & includes this year's list of authors & illustrators available for free virtual visits on World Read Aloud Day. Spread the word!
And if you're not already a subscriber, you can sign up here: https://t.co/t5Bc5y2XCD
Come see me at #NCTE23!
Nov 17 I’ll speak to roundtables at Teaching with 2023 Charlotte Huck & Orbis Pictus Award Books. After, I’ll sign BIG BEAR AND LITTLE FISH at the @LernerBooks Booth. Nov 18 I’ll host a table at the Awards Luncheon. Come join my table! @ncte
Tomorrow on the Middle Grade Matters podcast - a bonus episode on craft with writing expert Joel Brigham of Brigham Editorial. Joel walks us through six things every story needs to succeed.
Grab a pen and paper and follow the podcast here: https://t.co/RHcKIQGqT7 @joelbrigham