Q: How do you make your illustrations? A: I always start my drawings as a sketch in pencil. I carry a sketchbook everywhere I go so I have a place to write and draw my ideas. I also love to... Continue Reading →
23 Best Book Awards and counting! I woke up to wonderful news. "Worm and Caterpillar are Friends" (Simon Spotlight/SimonKIDS) was selected by The New York Public Library as a Best Book of 2023!!! I'm honored to be included on this... Continue Reading →
Hey y'all! I'm beyond excited to announce... Bitsy and I are flying back to Austin, Texas, on November 11th & 12th! Texas Book Festival has invited me to share "Bitsy Bat, School Star" SimonKIDS at the 2023 Texas Book Festival... Continue Reading →
The @sljournal Cat vs. Vac review is here. Verdict?: Perfect! Full review below and snag your copy today. SIGNED copies HERE. Publisher page HERE. Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3OXZ2TP #catvsvac#earlyreader#earlyliteracy@simonkids "PreS-Gr 2–When a bird, a dog, and a cat open up a special delivery to... Continue Reading →
Guess what arrived on my doorstep? Watch the unboxing on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwaWDTEg9pC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Or on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@cuddlekaz/video/7271640943164542250?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=6871733827225470470 You can get signed copies from The Wandering Jellyfish Bookshop or look for CAT Vs. VAC at your favorite local bookseller. Hardcover:... Continue Reading →
"Bitsy Bat, School Star" published by Paula Wiseman Books/Simon & Schuster this June, has just received a third star trade review. School Library Journal calls Bitsy a "Thought-provoking story of inclusion. Every library will want to purchase this book." This... Continue Reading →
Are you designing a picture book dust jacket cover or want to know the current standard formatting? I've created a template for you and provided a couple examples from my books below. Please note that every publisher will have a... Continue Reading →
You asked for more Bitsy Bat, and I'm thrilled to announce a second book! BITSY BAT, TEAM STAR introduces a new Crittercrawl student, Enzo Owl. Enzo is non-speaking and uses an AAC device and sign language to communicate. The story... Continue Reading →
They say authors and illustrators should focus on their most recent book title, but this all happened in the last 5 months, and I just want to THANK YOU for believing in me, supporting my #kidlit career, and making my... Continue Reading →
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