As a poet, I write in many forms, depending on what the subject matter calls for. But when something suddenly inspires me, and often in answer to a prompt submitted by a member of my writing group, my go-to is free verse. In fact, a prompt in my group inspired a poem that became my […]
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Books That Help Kids Work Through Change
For all the practice we have with change, it amazes me that it can still be so tough. But for kids, it can be even harder to accept change. Whether that’s sleeping in a big kid bed, adjusting to a divorce, welcoming a new sibling, moving to a new home, or outgrowing their favorite shirt, […]
A Book By Any Other Name…
Author Stacy S. Jensen and Kidlit Works members discuss how titles for their picture books evolved.
Behind-the-Swag Breakdown for TRICKY CHOPSTICKS
For my debut picture book, TRICKY CHOPSTICKS, I thought I’d do a behind-the-swag breakdown about the goodies I used to launch my book in March 2024. I’ll share how I created the swag, managed costs, and maximized its value since the launch. Let’s roll wayyy back to pre-pre-order times! I reached out to my local […]
Holiday Gift Guide: Picture Books & Gift Pairings
Holiday Gift Guide With gift-giving season right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to come up with a gift guide based around a few of our fabulous members’ books. As the holidays are fast approaching, we would love to encourage you to support your favorite local indie bookstore when making a purchase! […]