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Kaz Windness is a published author and illustrator specializing in cute and creepy characters and spooky humor for kids of all ages. Portfolio website: www.WindnessBooks.com

ALA San Diego 2024

Teachers, librarians, and #kidlit friends! Are you going to American Library Association this weekend? I have two signings on Sunday: "When You Love a Book" at PRH booth 1619 at 9 AM and "Worm and Caterpillar are Friends" at S&S booth 716 at 2... Continue Reading →

“Bitsy Bat, Team Star” Cover Reveal

The bat is out of the bag! I just found BITSY BAT, TEAM STAR available for pre-order, so it means I can share the cover. Are you ready??? Be sure to add book two to your "want to read" stack!... Continue Reading →

“When You Love a Book” celebration

What a spectacular day sharing our love of books as a community and celebrating a book birthday for "When You Love a Book," written by Kaz Windness and Illustrated by Heather Brockman Lee. More info on the book with free... Continue Reading →

Bank Street Best Children’s Books x2

"Bitsy Bat, School Star" and "Worm and Caterpillar are Friends" are on the Bank Street Best Children’s Book 2024! Thank you Bank Street for recognizing Bitsy Bat and Worm and Caterpillar and to teachers, parents, librarians, and readers for championing... Continue Reading →

Reading the West & Bitsy Bat, School Star

Look who's on the Reading the West shortlist for best picture book?!?! If you love "Bitsy Bat, School Star," would you mind voting for us HERE? Also, check out all the other wonderful books featured here. THANK YOU indie booksellers!!!... Continue Reading →

Best Book of May: WHEN YOU LOVE A BOOK

We were delighted to discover WHEN YOU LOVE A BOOK is an Amazon TOP PICK for May 2024! Be sure to reserve your copy today! Copies signed by me and Heather are HERE.

Bitsy Bat a CBC Teacher Favorite!

Beep-Bop-Chitter-Choo! #bitsybatschoolstar has been voted onto the 2024 Children’s Book Council’s Favorites Award List! Bitsy Bat is a TEACHER FAVORITE in the K-2nd Grade category. (Educator resources at BitsyBat.com!) Thank you, The Children's Book Council! Thank you teachers! Background: Each... Continue Reading →

Niche Declaration Sentence for Illustrators

A Cuddlefish Academy TikTok follower asked me for guidance on writing their artist statement. Instead, I'm going to teach you how to write a niche declaration sentence. This is much more valuable for illustrators because like an elevator pitch for... Continue Reading →

ALA in San Diego this June

Are you going to ALA this summer? Come see me! I'm there celebrating my first shiny sticker ("Worm and Caterpillar are Friends") and signing books with my good friends at Simon & Schuster. BONUS: Penguin/Flamingo just invited me to sign... Continue Reading →

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