Posted on February 27, 2018 by Jean Matthew Hall
A Review by Jean Matthew Hall of Writing Irresistible Kidlit: The Ultimate Guide to Crafting Fiction for Young Adult and Middle Grade Readers by Mary Kole. Writing Irresistible Kidlit is a Writer’s Digest book. It was published in 2012. I write picture books because…
Posted on February 3, 2017 by Jean Matthew Hall
Wednesday night I sat in front of my laptop and REWROTE something. I started out revising a PB manuscript I’ve been working on for years. As I worked I could see LOTS of places that needed help – a lot of help. So, I…
Category: Inspiration, Premise - Theme, Starting over, Uncategorized, Writing, Writing Craft, Writing for ChildrenTags: Craft, Inspiration, Theme, Writing, Writing for Children
Posted on October 7, 2016 by Jean Matthew Hall
Owl Moon A Caldecott Medal Book By Jane Yolen Illustrated by John Schoenherr Published by Philomel Books in 1987 I sort of assume that anyone who enjoys picture books enjoys Jane Yolen’s Owl Moon. I know it was one of the first picture books…
Category: Picture Books, Premise - Theme, Uncategorized, Writing for ChildrenTags: Picture Books, Premise, Theme, Writing for Children
Posted on September 16, 2016 by Jean Matthew Hall
The Best Pet of All Written by David LaRochelle Illustrated by Hanako Wakiyama Published by Dutton Children’s Books in 2004 I like The Best Pet of All. It is a cute story. The illustrations are cute. The main character is a cute little boy….
Category: Picture Books, Premise - Theme, Writing, Writing Craft, Writing for ChildrenTags: Craft, Picture Books, Premise, Theme, Writing, Writing for Children