Giveaway winner! | Jena Benton
It’s time to announce another giveaway winner!| Jena Benton
On your marks, get set… Bex Tobin Fine is a writer of two picture books: Floor It! and You Are Home. She has also written for the PBS show Lyla in the Loop. Her past careers include solo violinist, playing with orchestras including the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and voice actor in numerous animated shows such as Rolie Polie Olie and Miss Spider’s Sunny … Continue reading Simply 7 with Bex Tobin Fine & Federico Fabiani: FLOOR IT!| Jena Benton
What inspires a poet to write a poem? Caroline Adderson is an author of books for young readers and adults. Her picture books include Norman, Speak! (illustrated by Qin Leng) and the Pierre & Paul series (illustrated by Alice Carter). Early chapter books include the Jasper John Dooley and Izzy series, as well as Babble! And How Punctuation Saved … Continue reading Simply 7 with Caroline Adderson: A POND, A POET, AND THREE PESTS| Jena Benton
Have you ever heard of a seed vault? I had no idea such things existed until I read this book! Megan Clendenan studied sociology, English, and environmental planning and has worked for nonprofit organizations focused on environmental law, women’s empowerment, mental health, and urban food security. As a children’s book author, she loves writing nonfiction that … Continue reading Simply 7 with Megan Clendenan & Brittany Cicchese & Giveaway: JUST IN CASE| Jena Benton
In this world, if you can be anything, be kind. How many times have we seen that t-shirt? BUT what if you think you’re being kind, yet maybe you’re not? Sarah Scheerger is a mental health clinician, providing school-based counseling services for “at-promise” youth, and helping them figure out who they are and who they want … Continue reading Simply 7 with Sarah Scheerger: DUDE. BE NICE| Jena Benton
I know some of you might not believe this, but I had such a hard time making friends when I was younger. Today’s picture book is perfect for kiddos just like little me.| Jena Benton
This may surprise you, but I do read things other than picture books. I’m just an abysmally slow reader. That’s why I don’t really focus on the other genres for interviews. But th…| Jena Benton
Have you ever felt like the world was falling down around your ears and you had failed? What did you do?| Jena Benton
While I am a lover of all animals, cats will always have a large part of my heart.| Jena Benton
Today’s picture book is another one of my new Fall favorites. AND there’s a giveaway!| Jena Benton
If you love a good ghost story, then today’s picture book won’t disappoint!| Jena Benton
What happens when fandoms collide? You get a comic picture book set in the Marvel universe!| Jena Benton
Have you ever lost yourself in a book? Literally?| Jena Benton
I grew up surrounded by tall lush pine trees and playing in and around them was standard childhood fare. Today’s picture book brings back many fond memories of those days while also combining…| Jena Benton
When I was in the first grade, I fell deeply, madly in love with violins and that love has never faded. Isn’t it amazing how lifelong passions can form so quickly and so strongly when we are …| Jena Benton
Come and visit Seashell Key where mango trees sway in the salty breeze and the sand sparkles. You know you want to!| Jena Benton
I love star gazing. I could look up at that beautiful cosmos forever, finding new things to see at every blink. Yet I never thought to equate that to a love poem!| Jena Benton
I fully admit that I was a comic book geek (what I could find in my small town) growing up. I also admit that I love all things Marvel. As such, I was thrilled to be able to discuss this newest ins…| Jena Benton
What’s this? What’s this? A poetry picture book collection of puns? How terrific! How delightful! How Torrible!| Jena Benton
Do you remember the dread you felt as a child when you heard a babysitter was coming? You never knew what was going to happen. That’s the exact same premise in today’s hilarious picture…| Jena Benton
I adore a good fractured fairy tale and today’s book is a great one!| Jena Benton
What if you were excited for summer camp and instead went to the wrong camp? And it was full of cats?| Jena Benton
If you know and/or love Kitty Corn, then you’ll want to see the board books!| Jena Benton
Looking for a hilarious chapter book series full of illustrations? Look no further! Ava Lin is here!| Jena Benton
When I was a child, there was at least one memorable day where our dog decided to take himself for a walk. I admit it never occurred to me to write that as a picture book, but today’s author …| Jena Benton
And now for something a little different: an award winning chapter book series has a new release!| Jena Benton
Who doesn’t love a good train book?| Jena Benton
I will never cease to be amazed at the true stories of daring feats to be found in the pages of history.| Jena Benton
I adore a book that feels classic yet revisionist, but I really a love a book that is full of laughs.| Jena Benton
You know when you see a book that’s a game changer for an author you’ve been following? Well, I’m convinced that THIS is that book for Brooke.| Jena Benton
I’m a great organizer and when things don’t go according to plan, it can sometimes throw me under the bus. However, I’ve never seen chaos like that in today’s picture book!| Jena Benton
If you are a fan of funny and irreverent stories that are also somehow deeply insightful, then today’s picture book is for you.| Jena Benton
Today’s picture book was originally published in Switzerland!| Jena Benton
If you loved AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS, wait until you read today’s picture book based on the real first cross country road trip.| Jena Benton
We all know someone with a newborn baby that doesn’t sleep. That’s what makes today’s picture book SO funny (and seriously, how has no one thought of this before??).| Jena Benton
Did you know that Barak Obama hosted the first ever Passover celebration in the White House in 2009?| Jena Benton
