Picture books are for kids, but they aren’t just for kids. While picture books are short and presumably written in language that is fairly accessible, they’re deceptively complex. They are concise. Every word matters, but structure, rhythm, plot, emotional resonance, [Read More]

When I finally decided to try to start a career in children’s books, I imagined a rich and rewarding creative life of long walks where I do my best thinking and then school visits and brainstorming sessions with other authors [Read More]

Book publishing isn’t a quick process. I don’t think there’s another industry like it.

Many years ago, I was a lawyer. It’s not hard to imagine what the response would have been been had I adopted the publishing practice of waiting [Read More]

Imposter syndrome is real and I feel it acutely now. I’ve volunteered to be a mentor for PB Rising Stars!

I’m really excited, but considering I signed my first PB contract (first kidlit contract) in 2021 it feels a bit [Read More]

Book titles change at various stages of the publishing process. I love coming up with titles. I like to think that I’m good at it. After all, I titled (or was the final say on) most article as the editor-in-chief [Read More]

When I was little, there were lots of things that I knew that I wasn’t good at and it really bothered me. The only thing that I thought that I was maybe a little good at was writing, but this [Read More]