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The Art of Writing: Interview with Best Selling Picture Book Author Lin Oliver
Full confession: when I happened upon Lin Oliver at a tiny book fair in Pasadena a couple of months ago, I hadn't remembered she was...
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When it comes to getting work illustrating for the children’s book market, a strong portfolio at a SCBWI event can leave a lasting...
Interview With Debut Children's Author Laurenne Sala!
Book cover: Robin Preiss Glasser Author photo: Sam Diephuis You Made Me a Mother (HarperCollins) is a sweet picture book debut for...
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