Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Bitsy Kemper to Write2Ignite. Known in the children’s book industry for her generosity in sharing her list of Publishers Accepting Children’s Books – No Agent Needed, and The 31-Day Author Platform Challenge, Bitsy is a wife, mother of three kids, and author of 23 children’s books – and the delightful … More Author Interview with Bitsy Kemper by Sue Irwin
In all the years I’ve been a freelance children’s book editor, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard how people want to write picture books because they’re short … and easy. “HA!†I’d say. (And I had to keep myself from slapping them and saying, “Snap out of it!â€) Writing picture books is … More Tips for Writing More Engaging Picture Books – Part One by Pam Halter
Kids are full of questions, aren’t they? It’s because they are blessed with a natural curiosity and wonder which many adults outgrow. Those recurring “What?†“When?†“Where? “How?†and “Why? questions form the basis of how they learn and understand new things. Even for young children, not all questions fall into the Why is the … More Why God Made the Rainbow and Other Biblical Answers to Young Readers’ Questions by Karen Ferguson
It’s 2025. A new year to get ideas, write, submit, and get rejected. I mean, let’s be positive. Write, submit and get picked up by your dream publishing house! Woot! But it often feels like we’re playing a kids’ game, doesn’t it? I thought this after I read Julie Lavender’s blog post on the Blue … More Welcome to The Writing Games! by Pam Halter
This week, I had the privilege of interviewing Amy Houts. I met Amy a couple of years ago at my first-ever Write2Ignite Master Class, and I’m happy to reconnect with her now as she celebrates the release of her two most recent books, The Creation and Noah’s Ark (illustrated by Archita Khosla, published by Bushel … More An Interview with Amy Houts by Sue Irwin
Summary Jasper Rabbit is NOT a little bunny anymore. He’s not afraid of the dark, and he’s definitely not afraid of something as silly as underwear. But when the lights go out, suddenly his new big rabbit underwear glows in the dark. A ghoulish, greenish glow. If Jasper didn’t know any better he’d say his undies … More Creepy Pair of Underwear: A Book Review by Pam Halter
Remember five-year-old Mills’ words about The Hello Goodbye Window? “That book. It just changed me.†My last post featured books that impacted my kindergartners and prompted insightful experiences. Books also changed our world outside the classroom. The fenced area beyond our back door was originally designated a playground. Thankfully, children, parents, and school personnel advocated … More Creating a Storybook Garden that Changes Your World
By now, you’ve probably seen Linus tell Charlie Brown what Christmas is all about, seen Snoopy reunite with his brother Spike, and felt empathy for poor Rerun who is probably still stuck on that bike. For many, it’s tradition to watch the Charlie Brown Christmas Specials every year. And for many, it is the only … More What Writers Can Learn from Charles Schulz
If you follow our blog, you undoubtedly have a sense of calling to write for children and teens in the Christian market. Today, I want to encourage you to check out what’s new in children’s books. Keeping on top of that may include some things that surprise you, but they’ll be relatively simple additions to … More What’s New in Children’s Books?