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Sibert Honor Children's Book Author & Environmentalist
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    • A River’s Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn
    • Planet Ocean
    • Eavesdropping on Elephants
    • Neema’s Reason To Smile
    • Zoo Scientists to the Rescue
    • Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem
    • Plastic, Ahoy! Investigating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
    • Ebola: Fears and Facts
    • Jingle the Brass
    • Nugget on the Flight Deck
    • Surviving Animal Attacks
    • Elite Operations series
    • Energy Lab series
    • QuickReads Fluency Library
    • English language-learner books
    • Writers write all kinds of things
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helpful resources for pre-published and published authors

Interested in nonfiction?

Melissa Stewart has a wonderful blog about many aspects of nonfiction. Posts include expository vs. narrative nonfiction, interviews with nonfiction authors, and more. For a laptop conference on nonfiction writing, be sure to read Nonfiction Writers Dig Deep, edited by Melissa and featuring essays from 50 top NF writers in the industry.

Interested in a manuscript critique?

I offer professional critiques for fiction and nonfiction picture books and nonfiction middle-grade. Interested? Click the above icon for details and pricing.

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Want to write for children?

I suggest becoming a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Take advantage of conferences, meet-ups, critique groups, networking opportunities, and more!

KidLit creators who make kids want to read

Hundreds of interviews with new and noteworthy children’s literature authors and illustrators. Like going to a personalized mini-conference!

Questions about promotion?

Jane Friedman is the best source I know. Click the icon above to visit her website.

So you want to do school visits?

Alexis O’Neill has a wonderful website about promoting yourself with school visits. She touches on preparation, contracts, equipment, and more.

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  • Home
  • Books
    • A River’s Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn
    • Planet Ocean
    • Eavesdropping on Elephants
    • Neema’s Reason To Smile
    • Zoo Scientists to the Rescue
    • Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem
    • Plastic, Ahoy! Investigating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
    • Ebola: Fears and Facts
    • Jingle the Brass
    • Nugget on the Flight Deck
    • Surviving Animal Attacks
    • Elite Operations series
    • Energy Lab series
    • QuickReads Fluency Library
    • English language-learner books
    • Writers write all kinds of things
  • Author Visit Programs
    • FAQs
    • Calendar
  • Blog
  • Educator Resources
  • Writer Resources
    • Manuscript Critiques
  • About Me
  • Contact
    • Stay In Touch