Hi readers, writers, and holiday enthusiasts of all kinds! We’re wrapping up our Season’s Readings event with the wonderful Robin Currie and her new book - a heartfelt Christmas story perfect for readers of all ages. Just Enough Room for Christmas  follows old Hannah the cow, who lives alone in a tiny barn in Bethlehem ... that is until the cold winter wind drives other animals to seek shelter. One by one, they squeeze inside. But when a tiny mouse stirs up trouble, the barn

Hi readers, writers and latke lovers of all kinds! We're thrilled to celebrate wintry holidays with a book that’s a perfect read for Hanukkah. Joyce Schriebman is with us sharing her delightful book, Oy, Santa! Or, There's a Latke to Learn about Hanukkah ! Joyce's book Oy, Santa! sparkles with holiday spirit as it celebrates Jewish pride and tradition during the winter season, sprinkled with laughter, friendship, and joyful inclusion. With a warm wink to Muslims who also d

Hello readers, writers, and fellow buffet enthusiasts like us! Today we’re serving up a delicious double feature with another fabulous Sleeping Bear Press author, and this book is almost too sweet to believe. Della Ross Ferreri is here to share her festive and scrumptious new title, The Mouse Buffet - A Christmas Treat . Set on the night before Christmas, when all should be quiet and still, one cozy house is anything but! A lively group of mice is wide awake and on the hunt

Hi readers, writers, and cowpokes of all kinds! We have a rootin’-tootin’  holiday treat for you today. We’re thrilled to welcome the talented illustrator Lauren Gallegos as she shares her festive new book with Sleeping Bear Press, A Cowpoke’s Christmas . It’s Christmas Day, and Sam can hardly wait! The decorations are hung, the ranch is sparkling with holiday cheer, and excitement is in the air. But before the Christmas festivities can begin, Sam has a list of chores to fini

Hello readers, writers, and Dala Horse lovers of every kind! We have an especially heartwarming treat for you today. The lovely Sonja Anderson is here sharing her new book, A Christmas Wish for Little Dala Horse: A Saint Lucia Celebration - a perfect read to brighten the holiday season. Sonja’s story beautifully embraces the spirit of Yuletide in a charming Swedish Christmas tale about a little Dala horse searching for the true meaning of the season. With storytelling remini

Hello, readers, writers, and cake lovers of all sorts! Today we’re celebrating National Cake Day - a day dedicated to frosting, fun, and all things delicious. And what sweeter way to join the party than by diving into Lisa Wheeler’s latest addition to her beloved dino series: Dino-Birthday! Join this delightful crew of dinosaurs as they gear up for the ultimate birthday bash - packed with lively games, surprise presents, and of course… plenty of CAKE! Want to know more about

Hi, parents, librarians, book fanatics, writers, and readers of all sorts! Who else is ready to snuggle up with hot cocoa, soft blankets, and stories that feel like winter magic? We sure are at #SeasonsOfKidLit! ❄️📚 We’re thrilled to share some sparkling news about our upcoming Season’s Readings celebration, kicking off December 1st PLUS a few delightful surprises sprinkled in! Want to know more about all the fun in store? Read on... National Cake Day What's better than cele

Hi, readers, writers, and STEM enthusiasts! It’s November - a month when we celebrate togetherness, family, and STEM. What better way to mark the month, and celebrate National STEM Day, than with Sandra Neil Wallace and her book Rock Star: How Ursula Marvin Mapped Moon Rocks and Meteorites ? This true story follows Ursula Marvin - a female geologist who charted new territory as a scientist and fought gender discrimination at every turn in her career. She broke barriers in sci

Hi, parents, librarians, book fanatics, writers, and readers of all sorts! #SeasonsOfKidLit  is here to pass out tons of SWEET TREATS  from our Trick-or-Treat event. So, run and grab your Trick-or-Treat bag and get ready for some seriously delicious goodies! 🎃👻 Please note: #SeasonsOfKidLit  uses https://www.random-name-generator.com/random-name-picker   to choose winners of our giveaways. Jamielnovak is the winner of Heather & Lynne's Giveaway for spreading Trick-or-Treat

Hi, readers, writers, and paleontology fanatics, too! Today is National Fossil Day - a day to promote the scientific and educational value of fossils. What better way to celebrate the occasion than with author Joyce P. Uglow and her new book, STUCK! The Story of La Brea Tar Pits. For tens of thousands of years, creatures large and small met their fate in the sticky trap we now know as the La Brea Tar Pits  in Los Angeles, California. From saber-toothed cats to mammoths, mill

Hi, parents, librarians, book fanatics, writers, and readers of all sorts! Did you enjoy the 13 frightfully fun days  with #SeasonsOfKidLit? We certainly had a boo-tiful  time with YOU. It’s been a real treat hosting all the talented creators on our blog—and your charming messages and encouraging words have been pure magic. ✨ But wait… the fun isn’t over yet! ☠️There’s still time to Trick or Treat with us! Winners will be announced on or about October 22nd . Don’t miss your

Hi, readers, writers, and querying creators of all kinds! Today is #SeasonsOfKidLit’s last day of our 2025 Trick-or-Treat Event, and we’re closing it out in an extremely  BIG way! We’re thrilled to welcome Ashlee MacCallum , literary agent with Howland Literary . Ashlee is here to tell us all about herself, what she loves about being an agent, and what kinds of books she’s looking for, PLUS , she’s offering an amazing treat for all the #amquerying creators out there. Want to

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Hi readers, writers, and haunted house lovers of all kinds! We're thrilled to celebrate the day with the incredible Amy Houts - author of...

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Hi, readers, writers, and catacomb explorers of all sorts! Today, we’re thrilled to welcome the extremely talented Nick Eliopulos—middle...