“What can make MY writing stand out from the rest?” While there’s no absolute answer that guarantees recognition, publication, and fame, these five quick tips are a great place to start.
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The Children’s Book Review, named one of the ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children) Great Web Sites for Kids, is a resource devoted to children’s literacy. We publish reviews and book lists of the best books for kids of all ages. We also produce author and illustrator interviews and share literacy based articles that help parents, grandparents, teachers and librarians to grow readers. This article was written and provided by a guest author.
CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI is the author of the internationally bestselling Inheritance Cycle. He draws inspiration for the world of Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, from the natural beauty that surrounds his home in Montana: the tumultuous weather, the roaring Yellowstone River, and the soaring Beartooth Mountains.
Following hot on the heels of the successful title Fun Facts & Silly Stories, comes the second volume in this engaging series that is aimed squarely at the younger Ripley reader.
Sister Princess, Brother Squirrel is a charming tale about siblings and the special bond that can develop between them. It is for young readers or young listeners, perfect for story time or bedtime.
Conquering separation anxiety from a parent is a right-of-passage for both children and their parents. Mama Goes to Work is about a spunky sheep named Shelly that is forced to deal with separation anxiety when Mama starts a new job.
Young-adult fiction, commonly called “YA fiction,” has exploded over the past decade or so: The number of YA titles published grew more than 120 percent between 2002 and 2012, and other estimates say that between 1997 and 2009, that figure was closer to 900 percent. Ask a handful of young-adult fiction writers what exactly makes a YA novel, though, and you’ll get a handful of conflicting answers.
When the tablet revolution descended upon us, I was an early adopter for sure. I bought the first iteration of the iPad; I also got a Kindle. A voracious reader, I was now a voracious tech consumer.
I can’t get my kids to read. They’re too busy playing on their computers and hi-tech devices. They read all the time, of course, but they aren’t reading BOOKS.
Bullying starts younger than you think. (Or at least than I thought!)
TRUDY LUDWIG is the author of many books for children, including My Secret Bully and Confessions of a Former Bully. An active member of the International Bullying Prevention Association, she is a sought-after speaker who collaborates frequently with organizations like The Ophelia Project, Hands & Words Are Not For Hurting Project, and Putting Family First.