@OccupyLibraries This is proof that there is "no such thing as bad publicity." I immediately went out and got the book. And I think it's refreshing and enlightening. Don't be quick to dismiss Mac Barnett. He's got something special.
Another great SCBWI Conference. That's the Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Paquette gave an inspirational talk on failure. If she meets her quota of book rejections (100 per year) she knows she's tried her best and treats herself to a new pair of shoes!
My query inbox is out of control and I'm seeing some exciting stuff. I will stay open through the weekend. If you are planning to send something over please do so by this Sunday night. I will open up again in the future if the timing didn't work out this time around. Stay tuned!
Am channeling my main character in the next children’s picture book I’m writing.
Arf, arf!
What do you think? Cockapoo with overbite?
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I am so excited to start a new Children's Picture Book Workshop with author Karen Krossing 4/22, sponsored by Whale Rock Workshops. She just published her most recent book "The Cloud That Stuck." #pb#picturebooks#whalerock#writingcommunity@KarenKrossing