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Children's Book Art, Writing, Books, and Advice

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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

Bitsy Bat, School Star in Spanish!

I'm beyond delighted to announce that “Bitsy Bat, School Star” is set to be published in Spanish, both in hardcover and paperback. It's a dream come true! Look for it May 2025. Beautifully translated by Gabriella Alderman. Publisher Page HERE... Continue Reading →

“When You Love a Book” Order Links, Activity Sheets, Events, Media Kit, and More

Free downloadable WHEN YOU LOVE A BOOK activities and worksheets below! Official Publisher Page HERE , Boulder Book Store SIGNED by Kaz HERE Book preview on Eidelweiss HERE, Read-Aloud Story Time on Brightly HERE Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/41HA0jD (I get a small... Continue Reading →

“When You Love a Book” birthday party

“When You Love a Book,” a celebration of classic children’s books with interactive riddles by @kazwindness and immersive illustrations by @heatherbrockmanlee is out this Spring! Bring your book BFFs and join us on Saturday, June 1st at noon for a book birthday party at... Continue Reading →

Geisel Award Honor

The butterfly is out of the chrysalis! This morning at the American Library Association Youth Media Awards ), "Worm and Caterpillar are Friends" was named a GEISEL HONOR BOOK…. an honor “given annually to the most distinguished American books for... Continue Reading →

5-Book Deal

Are you ready for more books? Publisher's Weekly Children's Bookshelf just announced this: a FIVE-BOOK DEAL! Thank you so much to Catherine Laudone, Siobhan Ciminera, Paula Wiseman, Lisa Rao, Laurent Linn, and the AMAZING #kidlit team at Simon & Schuster... Continue Reading →

Q&A: Common School Visit Questions and Answers

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 →

Worm and Caterpillar/Awards & Best Book Lists

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 →

Texas Book Festival 2023

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 →

Cat vs Vac

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 →

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