Author Interview with Robin Currie
Today, I’m excited to introduce Robin Currie to you. Robin spent her library career in the children’s department where she could baa, moo, and honk without getting shushed. Her writing engages children not only in noisemaking but also in jumping, waving, and face-making. She has published more than 45 picture books, and now, she celebrates […]
On Our Bookshelf: Soledad and the Curse of the Phoenix by Mindy Baker
Summary This lower middle grade fantasy set in an ancient Mesoamerican world builds hope and courage rising from destruction. Soledad is a victim of the Phoenix’s evil plagues, just like the rest of her former village. But she’s also different. She’s hiding with her mother’s flute, which the Phoenix is determined to find. After a […]
On Our Bookshelf: Where The Mountain Meets The Moon by Grace Lin
In today’s review of “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” by Grace Lin, we’re discussing the beautiful themes this story holds.
Darcy Pattison’s Master Class on Self-Publishing: Picture Books and Middle Grade: A Recap by Our Intern, Aubrey Winstead
We are so excited to introduce our intern for the Fall 2025 semester, Aubrey Winstead. Aubrey is a senior at North Greenville University and is making her debut on Write2Ignite’s blog with a recap of Saturday’s Master Class. Welcome, Aubrey! We are so excited to have you on board. The Master Class Saturday’s opening devotional […]
Author Interview with Tina Cho
Tina Cho is a kindergarten teacher by day and, by night, an award-winning author of six picture books and a lyrical middle grade graphic novel, The Other Side of Tomorrow, which received five starred reviews. Tina has visited us at Write2Ignite before – appearing in a video at the W2I Master Class on Lyrical Language […]
The Birds of Christmas: Book Review and Extension Activities by Mindy Baker
Author Olivia Armstrong has a new release from Eerdmans Books for Young Readers entitled The Birds of Christmas. It is beautifully illustrated by artist Mira Miroslavova and is based on a European folktale. This Christmas tale chronicles how the robin got his red chest. It all starts when Raven is witness to the angels announcing the […]
Author Interview with Carolyn Bennett Fraiser
A couple of years ago, at a Write2Ignite Master Class, Wiley Blevins, Associate Publisher at Reycraft Books, presented the beautiful nonfiction picture book, Moon Tree: The Story of One Extraordinary Tree by Carolyn Bennett Fraiser. But that wasn’t the first time I heard the author’s name. I felt like I already knew Carolyn – from […]
Author Interview with Darcy Pattison by Sue Irwin
Children’s book author and indie publisher Darcy Pattison has had her books translated into eleven languages, and she has received over seventy awards for her work. In September, Darcy will share tips on how to “Self-Publish Picture Books and Middle Grade Books” at Write2Ignite’s next Master Class. Today, I’m delighted to chat with her one-on-one […]
Author Interview with Nancy Tupper Ling
I first discovered children’s author and poet Nancy Tupper Ling when I read her blog post on Tara Lazar’s popular Storystorm event in January. Having written everything from blog posts to poems, from picture books to books for adults, Nancy has done it all! She’s been featured on Write2Ignite’s blog before, too. In case you […]
Author Interview with Sherri Seligson
If you attended Write2Ignite’s most recent Master Class, you’ve already been introduced to Sherri Seligson, marine biologist, homeschooling mom, author, and speaker. Today, I’m delighted to chat with Sherri about her most recent book, Wonders of the Ocean Realm (co-authored with Tricia Goyer, illustrated by Vlad Stankovic, published by Tyndale Kids, 2024) – a middle […]