Blogs
Authors & Illustrators

All About The Books With Janet Squires

Thoughts on writing and sharing children's books and adult novels from award-winning writer Janet Squires.

Brown Bookshelf

The Brown Bookshelf is designed to push awareness of the myriad Black voices writing for young readers.

Cynsations

Since November 2004 Cynthia Leitich Smith, a ya author, has blogged about her books and other news in kit lit. Notable for her many interviews with children's book authors.

From The
Mixed-Up Files . . .

A group of middle-grade authors offers booklists, reviews, and more focused on literature aimed at ages 8-12.

Getting Kids Reading

Since 2008 Joyce Grant, a Canadian journalist, mother and children's book author has posted reviews and information about encouraging literacy in children.

Jeff Smith

Since May 2006 this graphic artist has blogged about his daily life and his work creating graphic novels.

Mo Willems

Since December 2006 this illustrator has blogged about his books and his daily life.

Oz and Ends

Since November 2006 J.L. Bell, a fantasy writer in Massachusetts, has specialized in what's going on in children's fantasy.

Planet Esme
Book-a-Day Plan

Since June 2006 Esme Raji Codell, author and storyteller, has blogged about younger books that are good for read alouds.

Read Kiddo Read

Since 2012 best-selling author James Patterson has had a blog devoted to getting kids reading and highlighting children's books he likes.

Tony DiTerlizzi

Since May 2006 this illustrator has blogged about his books and what he is up to.

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