Book Deal Announcement: ON A CHARIOT OF FIRE
I am so excited to tell the story of the legendary origin of the Bene Israel Jews of India along with Bene Israel artist Siona Benjamin.
Alone Together: The Making of a Picture Book Debut
On 1 June, 2022, Jen Jamieson (illustrator) and I will talk about creating our PB debut: Alone Together on Dan Street. We’ll discuss all the steps that went into the making of the book debut, from idea to launch. We’ll also [Read More]
Alone Together on Dan Street Worksheets (Free Downloads)
Click on the links below the images for PDFs of the games and puzzles. Check this page from time to time as I occasionally add new worksheets. Parents and educators, please let me know ideas you have for additional worksheets.
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Panelist for SCBWI Israel event
I didn’t make the flyer, but I will be a panelist for this thought-provoking event.
From Publishers Weekly: Kids’ Titles That Put the ‘Holy’ in ‘Holiday’
Alone Together on Dan Street is included in Publishers Weekly’s Kids’ Titles That Put the ‘Holy’ in ‘Holiday’ https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/religion/article/88697-kids-titles-that-put-the-holy-in-holiday.html
Book Deal Announcement: ZHEN YU AND THE SNAKE
I have a new book deal!
From Publishers Marketplace:
Erica Lyons’s ZHEN YU AND THE SNAKE, pitched as a retelling of the famous story of Rabbi Akiva’s daughter and the snake from the Talmud, set in Kaifeng, China in the 12th century, [Read More]
What To Expect When You Have a Publishing Offer
You have a publishing contract. Now what? Can someone please write this guide?
I’m one year in since the sale of my first manuscript (Alone Together on Dan Street, Apples & Honey Press) and I have no idea what is going [Read More]
Read 100+ New Picture Books: Easier Said than Done
The idea that picture book writers should read 100/300/500 new traditionally published picture books to improve their craft is great advice, essential even. With envy, I view social media pictures of giant stacks of new releases that writers have borrowed [Read More]
How I Found My Agent (Part 3/3: Finding My Way)
My pandemic writing woes were answered in January 2021. I finally discovered STORYSTORM. This was perfect! I could easy jot down an idea even with the chaos of a city in extended lockdown mode (still true today) and my family [Read More]