A little bat struggles to fit in only to learn to celebrate differences in this “darling book for all children but especially those with autism” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) from Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor–winning author-illustrator Kaz Windness about starting school, making friends,... Continue Reading →
Hello friends! To celebrate the publication of WORM AND CATERPILLAR ARE FRIENDS, I'm giving away a signed book, a bookplate sticker, a Kaz bookmark AND... a farting BOOKIE CUSHION with a worm drawn on it. I've just added two more... Continue Reading →
Hello #KidLitPostcard day! I'm Kaz, an #autistic #ADHD #writer #illustrator #educator living in Denver, Colorado. I especially love illustrating #SEL picture books with inclusive themes. Here's a sketch-to-final sample from WORM AND CATERPILLAR ARE FRIENDS out this month with Simon Spotlight/Simon & Schuster! Book links here! https://linktr.ee/KazWindness #WormAndCaterpillar #pb23s #GN #earlyreader #kidlit #kidlitart #butterflymetamorphosis #caterpillar #lifecycle #pride
Book links here! https://linktr.ee/KazWindness "Worm and Caterpillar are Friends" is out in 1 month! Preorder today. You'll dig it!@SimonKids #WormandCaterpillar #kirkusreviews #kirkusstar #jlggoldstandardselection#teacher #bookstagram #butterflylifecycle #wormandcaterpillar #nature #science #compassion #friendship #pride
If you've ever wondered how to pronounce my name correctly, here's how as explained by me in an audio recording with Teaching Books. https://www.teachingbooks.net/pronounce.cgi?aid=43974 Kaz Windness: Hello, my name is Kaz Windness. My first name Kaz rhymes with Jazz. A common mispronunciation... Continue Reading →
Hear how WORM AND CATERPILLAR ARE FRIENDS metamorphosized from a funny drawing into a 64-page graphic novel in this short, fun, and educational audio interview with TeachingBooks.net. Interview here: https://www.teachingbooks.net/book_reading.cgi?a=1&id=29637 Pre-Order your copy today, out in a month! Book links... Continue Reading →
"Worm and Caterpillar are Friends" appears on 23+ "Best Books of the Year" lists and received an ALA "Dr. Suess" Geisel Honor. Scroll down for ACTIVITIES and LESSON PLANS! BOOK ORDER INFO Order all Kaz's books signed from Boulder Book... Continue Reading →
WORM AND CATERPILLAR ARE FRIENDS is out in about a month on January 30th and available for pre-order now. Releasing from Simon Spotlight in both hardcover and softcover, there's an affordable option for everyone! Signed copies are available through The... Continue Reading →
Kaz is available for interviews and speaking engagements. Scroll down for the PDF media kit download. http://www.WindnessBooks.com Books and Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/KazWindness How to pronounce Kaz Windness: https://www.teachingbooks.net/pronounce.cgi?aid=43974 BIO: Kaz Windness is the award-winning, genre-crossing illustrator and author of... Continue Reading →
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