The popularity of the recent royal wedding illustrates society’s continued fascination with monarchies.
A new middle grade novel, Once Upon A Princess by Christine Marciniak (CBAY, 2018) offers a twist on familiar tropes. From the promotional copy:
After a coup in her country,
By Elisabeth Norton
for SCBWI Bologna 2018 and Cynthia Leitich Smith‘s Cynsations
Note: This interview is part of a series focusing on the Bologna Children’s Book Fair.
SCBWI Switzerland Regional Adviser Elisabeth Norton talks with the judge and winner of SCBWI‘s new Dueling Illustrators Manuscript Contest. Continue Reading Guest Interview: Editor Emma Ledbetter & Writer Zoë Armstrong on Picture Books & SCBWI’s Bologna Manuscript Contest »
By A. Colleen Jones
for SCBWI Bologna 2018 and Cynthia Leitich Smith‘s Cynsations
Note: This interview is part of a series focusing on the Bologna Children’s Book Fair.
SCBWI Ireland Regional Advisor A.
Continue Reading Guest Interview: SCBWI Volunteers at Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2018 »
By Cynthia Leitich Smith, Robin Galbraith, Gayleen Rabukukk & Kate Pentecost
Author/Illustrator Insights
Interview: Tim Tingle, Author of A Name Earned by Gordon West from Kirkus Reviews. Peek:
“Tragedy happens in everything I write,
By Traci Sorell
Bowwow Powwow by Brenda Child, translated (Ojibwe) by Gordon Jourdain, illustrated by Jonathan Thunder (Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2018) From the promotional copy:
Windy Girl is blessed with a vivid imagination. From Uncle she gathers stories of long-ago traditions,
Continue Reading Illustrator Interview: Jonathan Thunder on Bowwow Powwow »
By Traci Sorell
I’m always amazed by those creators who can both write and illustrate their stories. Okay, I’ll admit a little jealous too. My talents do not lend themselves to do both.
So shining the Cynsations’ spotlight today on Sarah Lynne Reul is a treat.
She shares about how she creates her art and why she ultimately decided to become a children’s book author-illustrator instead of focusing solely on illustration.
Continue Reading New Voice: Sarah Lynne Reul on The Breaking News »
Learn more about Kathi Appelt. Photo by Igor Kraguljak.
In children’s-YA writing, maintaining an active publishing career is arguably an even bigger challenge than breaking into the field, yes?
I would agree with that. Over these many years I’ve seen superstars come and go. And I do realize that some of that is just basic human nature—we all want to see who is the new best thing,
Honey St. Claire, photograph by Kadaver
I’m sure everyone has seen the buzz that the movie “Love, Simon” has gotten and is still getting from audiences across America.
As part of the LGBT community myself, I can tell you from experience that representation for LGBT kids can be and frequently is absolutely life-changing as they grow into confident,
Continue Reading Intern Insight: LGBT Spotlight Interview with Honey St. Claire »
Alice Provensen, a Star in the Children’s-Book World, Dies at 99 by Neil Genzlinger from The New York Times. Peek:
Working with her husband, Martin, Alice Provensen created dozens of books for young readers. “The books they illustrated and wrote covered a wide range — educational,
By Cynthia Leitich Smith, Robin Galbraith, Gayleen Rabukukk & Kate Pentecost
Author/Illustrator Insights
Jacqueline Woodson’s Upcoming Book is a Moving Letter to Kids Who Feel Alone by M.J. Franklin from Mashable. Peek:
“My mom used to tell us there’d be moments when we walked into a room and no one there was like us.
