On Our Bookshelf: Hey There, Blue Bird, Why Do You Chirp? by Sue Irwin
A beautifully illustrated board book that points kids to their Creator “Hey there, orange cat, why do you purr?” Kids ask tough questions. Why does it rain? Why are my eyes brown? Why do cats purr? Sue Irwin’s new board book, Hey There, Blue Bird, Why Do You Chirp? illustrated by Agnieszka Wajda, helps parents […]
On Our Bookshelf: Mortimer’s Magical Goo by Megan K. Palmer and a GIVEAWAY!
Since it’s September and school is in session, I thought it would be fun to review this fun picture book with a science feel. Summary Mortimer’s Magical Goo is written by Megan K. Palmer and illustrated by Nabila Amanda. Mortimer doesn’t want to clean his room. When he discovers magical goo that will do it […]
Jesse Florea’s Master Class on Writing for the Children’s Magazine Market: A Recap by Our Intern, Ethan Watschke
We are so excited to introduce our intern for the Fall 2026 semester, Ethan Watschke. Ethan is a senior at North Greenville University and is making his debut on Write2Ignite’s blog with a recap of Saturday’s Master Class. Welcome, Ethan! We are so excited to have you on board. The Master Class This past Saturday, […]
Learn to Be a Kid to Write for Kids with Jesse Florea at Upcoming Master Class
When I became the editor of Clubhouse and Clubhouse Jr. magazines in 1997, I thought I knew what I was doing. I had written for teen boys at Breakaway magazine for three years, taken children’s literature classes in college, earned a master’s degree in print communication and written for newspapers for 10 years. But after […]
Finding Harmony: Book Review and Interview with Author Allia Zobel Nolan
Summary Finding Harmony: The Kitten Who Taught Friends Kindness by Allia Zobel Nolan, illustrated by Alejandro O’Kif, follows the story of a little girl, Casey, trying to find her lost kitten, Harmony. Her friends offer to help her search, but they end up arguing over who has the best idea. Will anyone find Harmony? Review […]
Faithful Storytelling for Young Hearts in a Confused Culture: Part 2 by Guest Blogger, Alexia Jons
In Part 1, we explored the sacred role of Christian writers as faithful gardeners—planting truth, cultivating empathy, and using imagination to guide young hearts through a world full of confusion. Now, in Part 2, we’ll dive deeper into how you can craft stories that not only entertain but shape character, teach moral courage, and honor […]
On Our Bookshelf: Late Today by Jungyoon Huh
I’ve always enjoyed stories about cats, so the cover of Late Today by Jungyoon Huh, illustrated by Myungae Lee and translated by Aerin Park (published by Eerdmans Books for Young Readers), captured my attention immediately. Summary The busy traffic on a bridge in Seoul, South Korea is making everyone late. Amidst the honking and screeching […]
On Our Bookshelf: Wonders of the Ocean Realm by Tricia Goyer and Sherri Seligson
I always enjoy books that relate scientific or historical facts in a fun and interesting way, and Wonders of the Ocean Realm by Tricia Goyer and Sherri Seligson, illustrated by Vlad Stankovic, does just that. The authors make science come alive for kids while incorporating a Christian perspective. Summary Wonders of the Ocean Realm relates […]
Offsides by Lori Z. Scott
One of my favorite books in elementary school was Meghan Rose Has Ants in Her Pants by Lori Z. Scott. When I heard that she also writes YA novels, I was curious to see how they would compare. I was excited to find out that her sense of humor carries over to her most recent […]
Joyce Moyer Hostetter’s Master Class: The Story Safari
This past Saturday was our Master Class hosted by Joyce Moyer Hostetter: The Story Safari: Tracking Down the Story Through Research, Focus, and Revision. I read her Bakers Mountain series several years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it, so I was excited to get to learn more about her writing process. The Workshops The Master Class […]