Welcome to the Back Matter Break Down! Today, we are all in for a treat! I’m bringing you an interview with author Razeena Omar Gutta to talk about the back matter in her debut, Hana’s Hundreds of Hijabs. The back matter in this book is informative, fun and really unique–but also a perfect addition toContinue reading “Back Matter Break Down: Interview with Razeena Omar Gutta”
Back Matter Break Down: Work: An Occupational ABC
Welcome to another Back Matter Break Down, where I examine back matter in picture books! Today I want to look at one of my favorite ABC books filled with amazing artwork, but also a bit of a surprise for readers in the back matter. Let’s take a look! Book: WORK: AN OCCUPATIONAL ABC Author/Illustrator: KellenContinue reading “Back Matter Break Down: Work: An Occupational ABC”
Back Matter Break Down: Interview with Brentom Jackson
Welcome to the Back Matter Break Down! I am so glad to bring you an interview today with Brentom Jackson, a debut author whose picture book brings together Easter, creativity, fashion, Black history, and faith traditions all in one delightful package. Enjoy this interview, but make sure to stay all the way to then forContinue reading “Back Matter Break Down: Interview with Brentom Jackson”
Back Matter Break Down: Interview with Jessica Whipple
Welcome to the Back Matter Break Down! I’m excited to bring you a really insightful interview with author Jessica Whipple, author of Enough Is… and I Think I Think A Lot. You’re going to love getting a peek at the behind-the-scenes process of writing the back matter for her latest book. Jessica is also givingContinue reading “Back Matter Break Down: Interview with Jessica Whipple”
Back Matter Break Down: Jimi: Sounds Like A Rainbow
Welcome to another edition of Back Matter Break Down! Today’s post features a book with unique and fascinating back matter that I have remembered and thought about often in the years since I first read it. Let’s dive in! Book: JIMI: SOUNDS LIKE A RAINBOW Author: Gary Golio Illustrator: Javaka Steptoe Publisher / Year: ClarionContinue reading “Back Matter Break Down: Jimi: Sounds Like A Rainbow”
Back Matter Break Down: A Walk In the Woods
Welcome to the Back Matter Break Down! I’m so happy you’ve decided to join me on this new project. I am excited for some special guests who will be joining me in coming weeks! I think we’re all going to learn a lot, but let’s dive into our first ever break down: Book: A WALKContinue reading “Back Matter Break Down: A Walk In the Woods”
New Blog Feature Coming Soon: Back Matter Break Down
I am very excited to announce that in 2024, I will be starting a new series here on my blog all about back matter in picture books! When we talk about picture books, we don’t talk about the back matter as much as we talk about storytelling and craft, but back matter can be theContinue reading “New Blog Feature Coming Soon: Back Matter Break Down”
World Read Aloud Day 2024: Book a Virtual Visit with A Self-Published Author or Illustrator
I’m so excited about World Read Aloud Day 2024 coming on February 7, 2024. This is a day when authors and illustrators celebrate the power of reading aloud by volunteering their time to read to children around the world via Zoom! This event was founded LitWorld and Scholastic, and I am so excited to beContinue reading “World Read Aloud Day 2024: Book a Virtual Visit with A Self-Published Author or Illustrator”
World Read Aloud Day 2024 – call for self-published volunteers
It’s that time of year again! We are getting ready for World Read Aloud Day which will be held on February 7, 2024. For those unfamiliar, World Read Aloud Day was founded by an organization called LitWorld to “celebrate the power of reading aloud to create community and amplify new stories, and to advocate forContinue reading “World Read Aloud Day 2024 – call for self-published volunteers”
#50PreciousWords 2023 Contest
It’s that time of year! The annual #50PreciousWords Contest is going on now. It’s an annual contest hosted by author Vivian Kirkfield to write a children’s book in just 50 words. You can read all the entries here: https://viviankirkfield.com/2023/03/03/official-50preciouswords-2023-international-writing-contest-is-open/ I submitted last year, but this year I wasn’t going to enter. I felt too busyContinue reading “#50PreciousWords 2023 Contest”
Judy Campbell-Smith 