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 →
In conjunction with the Library of Congress Center for the Book, The Colorado Book Awards annually celebrates the accomplishments of Colorado’s outstanding authors, editors, illustrators, and photographers. Finalists were selected in May, and reading events were held at libraries across... Continue Reading →
While my new baby, "Bitsy Bat, School Star" (out June 6), is getting all the attention, her big brother, "Swim, Jim!" (turning 1 in a few weeks!), is currently a finalist for two significant awards: the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award... Continue Reading →
It was my absolute honor to be invited to Texas to talk about writing, illustrating, and share "Swim, Jim!" and "Worm and Caterpillar are Friends" with the wonderful Corsicana young readers. Here are some highlights. By the way, if you... Continue Reading →
I loved spending the evening with Jeffco families! We learned about telling our own stories, read "Swim, Jim!" (SimonKIDS) and snuck in a first-ever reading of BITSY BAT, SCHOOL STAR (I've never received a room full of applause for reading... Continue Reading →
One of my CuddlefishAcademy.com students asked important questions about finding and working with a children's book agent. My answers are below, but first, a Cuddlefish video about agents: https://youtu.be/j1pNukqCf5c 1. What are agents? In the case of a literary agent,... Continue Reading →
Exploring another medium and style, but a favorite topic. This is a pink bat in gouache. Merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/141479695?ref=studio-promote Be sure to follow me on all your favorite social media! https://linktr.ee/KazWindness
