Tag: picture book

Interview with Sonja Anderson about Her New Picture Book, A Christmas Wish for Little Dala Horse: A St. Lucia Celebration

November 24, 2025

Today, I’d like to introduce Sonja Anderson and her new picture book, A Christmas Wish for Little Dala Horse: A St. Lucia Celebration (illustrated by Agnieszka Potocka) just out this fall from Tyndale Kids. This lovely story of love and hope is sure to become a wonderful read-aloud tradition each Christmas! Kathy: Please tell us … More Interview with Sonja Anderson about Her New Picture Book, A Christmas Wish for Little Dala Horse: A St. Lucia Celebration

**Bonus Post**: Two Exciting Christmas Picture Book Releases

November 21, 2025

I’m excited to share with you two unique Christmas pictures books that have released this month. As we head into the holiday season, be sure to check these out! They would make the perfect gift for the child in your life. Meanwhile, Back at the Manger by Brenda Covert Summary This unique retelling of the … More **Bonus Post**: Two Exciting Christmas Picture Book Releases

The Write2Ignite Podcast Ep. 4: Carolyn Bennett Frasier

September 15, 2025

For every general market book written by Carolyn Bennett Fraiser, there is a companion book in the educational market. Was this an accident, or God’s plan? In this episode, I sit down with Carolyn to discuss what the educational market is, and how to break into it. From helpful resources like Evelyn Christensen’s list of … More The Write2Ignite Podcast Ep. 4: Carolyn Bennett Frasier

The Write2Ignite Podcast Ep. 3: Laura Sassi

August 18, 2025

If anyone was qualified to write stories for children, it would be Laura Sassi. She has worn many hats through the years: a mother, a homeschooler, a teacher, and a children’s ministry director. She also wore a special hat for our podcast episode! With over ten books to her name, Laura’s newest picture book, Pumpkin … More The Write2Ignite Podcast Ep. 3: Laura Sassi

Cover image of Great Gusts: A girl walking up a mountain with an umbrella on a windy day

Book Review “Great Gusts: Winds of the World and the Science Behind Them”

July 3, 2025

Join us for a review of “Great Gusts: Winds of the World and the Science Behind Them” by Melanie Crowder and Megan Benedict. … More Book Review “Great Gusts: Winds of the World and the Science Behind Them”

Two Kinds of Children’s Books

May 19, 2025

There are two kinds of children’s books: the kind that grownups want children to read and the kind that children want to read. As adults, we may be tempted to write the first type of book. The kind that gets Newberry and Caldecott medals. The kind that ends up on librarian and teacher’s lists. They … More Two Kinds of Children’s Books

Writing for the Ear

April 21, 2025

In my multimedia journalism class, our professor talked about “writing for the ear.” If you’re unfamiliar with the term, writing for the ear is when you write something that is meant to be spoken or performed rather than read silently. My Shakespeare professor taught me something similar. She said that Shakespeare’s plays were never meant … More Writing for the Ear

We Don’t Eat Our Classmates: A Book Review by Pam Halter

September 19, 2024

With school in full swing, now is the perfect time to check out another picture book: We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins. Summary It’s Penelope Rex’s first day of school, and she can’t wait to meet her classmates. But making friends is hard when they’re so delicious! My Review This is one … More We Don’t Eat Our Classmates: A Book Review by Pam Halter

An Interview with Tina Cho by Sue Irwin

July 25, 2024

This week, we’re happy to have Tina Cho join us here at Write2Ignite. I’ve been a fan of Tina’s work since I heard her interviewed at a writer’s conference about three years ago. So, when I heard she was celebrating the launch of her latest picture book for the Christian children’s market – God’s Little … More An Interview with Tina Cho by Sue Irwin

Write2Ignite Master Class Participant Signs with Monarch Educational Services!

January 29, 2024

A note from the W2I blog coordinator, Carol Baldwin: I’m wearing a few hats these days. On top of working on a new historical middle-grade novel, blogging about kidlit, and co-ordinating this blog, I’m also Monarch Educational Services’ new publicist. So, with a huge smile on my face, I’m happy to introduce Laura Petrisin, Monarch’s … More Write2Ignite Master Class Participant Signs with Monarch Educational Services!