Writing for Children
Sue Reichard
Articles
David Lubar: Award-winning writer with a sense of humor
David Lubar award-winning author for young adults is interviewed. He offers advice for writers, information on his books, etc.
Jane Yolen and Bettye Stroud Two of Raab Associates Great Writer's for Children
Children's writer's Jane Yolen and Bettye Stroud are highlighted along with some of their recently published books.
Meet Author: Dori Hillestad Butler
Nonfiction author for children Dori Hillestad Butler offers tips and advice for writers. Her many nonfiction books are also highlighted.
Empowering Young Girls: Author Julia DeVillers
Children's writer Julia DeVillers discusses her book "How My Private, Personal Journal Became a Bestseller". She also offers writing advice.
Deanne Durett: Non-Fiction Pro
Interview with nonfiction writer of educational books, Deanne Durrett. She offers writing advice, tips on writing.
Janice Levy: Multi-Talented Writer
Janice Levy offers insights into her writing style and experiences and offers writing advice and tips to others. Her books are also highlighted.
Jewels for Christmas from Avi, Susan Albert and Raab Associates
Reviews of popular books for the Christmas season by well-known and not so known children's authors. Interview with AVI and Susan Wittig Albert.
Meet Max Elliot Anderson: Reluctant Reader, Super Series Writer
Interview with children's author, Max Anderson.
Award Winning YA Writer: Amanda Jenkins
interview with young adult writer Amanda Jenkins who gives writing tips and advise and talks about her books
Raab Associates Presents Super Science Author: Vicki Cobb
Interview with science author, Vicki Cobb. She offers insight on writing, the craft of writing, tips for new authors and her love of science and teaching. Raab Associates and their website are also highlighted.
Meet Chris Crutcher: Super Author and Adolescent Advocate
Interview with Chris Crutcher, youth advocate and young adult author. He offers advice on writing, youth and the state of education today.
Sue Bradford Edwards, Children's Author, Book Reviewer and Writing Instructor
Interview with children's author, book reviewer and writing instructor, Sue Bradford Edwards. She offers writing tips and advice and discusses the importance of joining The Society of Children's Bookwriters and Illustrators (SCBWI)
The City of Ember Author: Jeanne DuPrau
Interview with children's author Jeanne DuPrau. She discusses the craft of writing and offers tips and advice to others. Also a review of her book "City of Ember", "The People of Sparks", written by Sue Reichard
Tanya Lee Stone: Superb Children's Author
Tanya Stone, children's author has written about holidays and important Jewish people such as Ilan Ramon and provides tips on writing for children.
Meet Children's Author, Simon Rose
Interview with Canadian children's author, Simon Rose. He offers writing tips and advice and a review of his book "Alchemist's Portrait" and his website.
Toni Buzzeo: Teacher, Librarian, Children's Writer
Librarian of the year and children's writer offers her experiences, tips and observations on writing for children.
Meet Inspirational Author, Michelle Stimpson
Michelle Stimpson, author of Young Adult literature offers a mulitcultural and honest view of the world of many of today's young adults. Her stories are insightful, honest and so contemporary. She sees things as they are and writes about it.
Meet Jane Kurtz, Author, Traveler, Teacher
Interview with author Jane Kurtz, Jane offers writing tips, inspiration and talks about her books and upcoming projects.
Frances Dowell, Editor and Children's Author
Interview with children's author and editor, Frances Dowell and spotlight of her online zine, "Dreamgirl" and her books.
The Gift of Reading for Christmas
Good literature is reviewed for Christmas from various publishers.
Biography Comes to Life with Susanna Reich
writing biography for children, tips and information on author Susanna Reich
Award winning author: Wendie Old
An interview with children's writer Wendie Old. and discusses her Boston Horn-Book award winning book about the Wright Brothers.
Kathleen Duey: Writer Extraordinare
Interview with children's writer Kathleen Duey. She offers writing tips, inspiration and advice for writers.
Meet Children's Author, Suzanne Lieurance
author profile of children's writer Suzanne Lieurance and her advice to children's writers. Brief summaries of her books.
Author Kezi Matthews: Weaver of Stories
Interview and writing tips and inspiration from children's author Kezi Matthews.
Meet Pat McCarthy, Children's Author and ICL Writing Instructor
Interview with children's author Pat McCarthy. Pat is also an instructor with the Institute of Children's Literature. Pat offers tips and shares her experiences as a writer.
Jennifer Armstrong: Award Winning Author
interview and profile of award-winning author Jennifer Armstrong and her books
Dotti Enderle and the Fortune Tellers Club
Profile of children's author, Dotti Enderle and her Fortune Tellers Club book series.
ALA Announces the Children's Book Award Winners
The 2003 award winners announced by the American Library Association. Includes the Newbery Award Winner, Coretta Scott King Award winner, Robert Sibert Award Winner, Michael Printz Award winner,Orbis Pictus Award winners 2003.
Super Science Writer, April Pulley Sayre
profile and interview with science writer April Pulley Sayre
Anastasia Suen: Prolific Non-fiction writer for children
bio and published books of children's writer Anastasia Suen. She offers insights and advice for writers. Review of her new book "Picture Writing"
Children's Author Karma Wilson Writes On
An interview with children's writer Karma Wilson and a review of her book, "Bear Snores On".
H. B. Homzie's Adorable Aliens
Hillary's Homzie's new chapter book series is reviewed and a profile and interview with Hillary Homzie gives pointers to writers.
Profiles Boyds Mills Press and Highlights Magazine for Children and their newsletters Bridges and Connections.
interview with Steve Young, Dr. Failure. Preview of his books, "The 130 Tales of Winchell Mink" and
"Great Failures of the Extremely Successful", Sue Reichard
Profile of a Prolific Author: Kelly Milner Halls
profile of children's author Kelly Milner Halls, includes her presentation subjects and books
Two Great Ladies of Children's Literature
a profile of Mildred Wirt Benson author of Nancy Drew novels. Profile of Zena Sutherland, children's book reviewer and editor of The bulletin of the center for children's books.
Interview with Linda Joy Singleton
interview with children's writer Linda Joy Singleton, includes writing advice and her upcoming projects
Inspiring Words from Children's Author Verla Kay
Interview with children's author, Verla Kay and her words of wisdom and advice for children's writers.
2002 Children's Literature Award Winners Part II
2002 children's literature award winners including Sibert Award and Bel Pura Belpre Award for Latino writers. Ideas on how to use these books as examples to learn from for writing for children.
2002 Children's Literature Book Awards
The 2002 Newbery, Coretta Scott King Awards and Printz Award winners are highlighted along with other notable books receiving awards in children's literature.
Believable Characters for Young Adult Readers Part I
How to create beleivable young adult characters, elements of writing for young adults
Resources for children's writers, inspirational books and books on the craft.
The advantage of attending writer's conferences. Meeting with editors, agents and publicists.
Marketing You Children's Book Part II
How to market your childrens' book.
Marketing Your Children's Book Part I "Creating a Press Kit"
creating a press kit for your book can be a great marketing tool
Take a Good Look at a Children's Book
Read children's literature to become a good children's writer.
email newsletters are helpful and motivational resources for writers
Building a Dynamic Writer's Website
How to create a writer's website. Information on what to include, and drawbacks.
A Peek Inside Children's Publishing
A brief look inside the world of children's publishing. Some publishing terms and websites for writer's guidelines are provided
The language of electronic publishing for children and all writers. The emerging market of the new media.
Writing Creative Nonfiction for Children
Creative nonfiction devices for making nonfiction interesting for young readers.
Finding a clever title for your writing is critical. Children are drawn to a book with a clever title.
How to use the Internet to aid in research for nonfiction writing, including locating primary sources on the Web.
Historical Fiction for Children
The keys to writing historical fiction for children.
How to start your story off with a bang. Components of a good beginning.
"The Final Word About Harry" (for now!)
Harold Blooms commentary on Harry Potter from the New York Times
The arrival of the new Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Harry Potter controversy, J. K. Rowling and the ongoing debate over these popular books.
Censorship in Children's Literature
censorship issues in children's literature and reasons for some of the books that have been banned
tribute to Barbara Cooney and her contributions to children's literature
The 1999 Newbery and Caldecott Winners
Newbery and Caldecott Award winners for 1999.
writer's journals are of great importance to a writer
"Inspiration for the New Year"
Inspiration, children's writing, goal setting, themes
A listing of children's writers resources.
"Up and Coming Children's Writers" Part II
children's authors, Linda Joy Singleton, Karma Wilson
getting started in children's writing
"Up and Coming Children's Writers"
biography of Verla Kay, children's writer of historical
fiction
Summer is a great time to do writing research. Read the
current popular books in children's literature. American
Library Association List included.
1999 Children's Literature Award Winners
Newbery Award winners
Caldecott Award
Coretta Scott King Award
Writing Historical Fiction for Children
Elements of writing historical fiction for children.
Devices of Style in Children's Writing
Writing Mysteries for Children
Literary awards presented to children's authors and illustrators
Inspirational Quotes for Writers
When Children's Authors Visit Schools
Cynthia Rylant and Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Faith Ringgold and Barbara Cooney
Newbery and Newbery Honor Award Winners
African-American Children's Authors
Books by African-American Authors
African-American Children's Writers
Brightly Shining New Stars in Children's Literature
new female writers in children's literature are highlighted