Newsletter Archive

…like wombat poop. Plus download free activity sheets created by Ashley Belote (WITCH & WOMBAT) and me for the ultimate Wombat Storytime! June 2023: Cover Reveal: THE QUIET FOREST! 🐹… Learn more >

Press Kit

…on computer paper. I scan those drawings in and darken the lines digitally. Then I use a Wacom Cintiq drawing tablet to color everything in and draw in the background.… Learn more >

How to Send Illustrator Promo Postcards to Art Directors

…kidlit editors and art directors that is free for members of SCBWI. You can download a PDF. SCBWI membership cost is $95 for the first year. Children’s Writers and Illustrator’s… Learn more >

Best Car and Truck Books for Toddlers & Preschoolers

…giggle-inducing guessing game picture book, die-cut holes offer a peek at the next page, and kids are challenged to guess who or what is making each sound. Is it the… Learn more >

How to Run a Successful Pre-Order Campaign as a Debut Author

…huge accomplishment, and you’d be surprised how many people come out of the woodwork to cheer you on. These are the channels I found most effective to share news about… Learn more >

Interviews

Tara Lazar: THE QUIET FOREST Storystorm Success and Cover Reveal with Charlotte Offsay and Abi Cushman June 14, 2023 – Author Charlotte Offsay and I interview each other about our… Learn more >

About

…Kids’ Indie Next List, American Booksellers Association Top 10 Selection, Soaked!, Summer 2020 Artist Fellowship Award, Connecticut Office of the Arts / Department of Economic and Community Development Fellowship Awardee,… Learn more >

SOAKED! Storytime

Join me for a readaloud in this Brightly Storytime video featuring SOAKED! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQcB2EbtdC0  … Learn more >

Activities & Crafts

…backward pouch + joey inside. Download the template and instructions below. It’s fun to make and fun to play with afterwards! Wombat Bookmark Craft FREE DOWNLOAD Send download link to:… Learn more >

Fun Stuff

…backward pouch + joey inside. Download the template and instructions below. It’s fun to make and fun to play with afterwards! Wombat Bookmark Craft FREE DOWNLOAD Send download link to:… Learn more >