This week we're celebrating author-illustrator and Sub It Club member Nilah Magruder. Her debut picture book HOW TO FIND A FOX hits shelves today! *cue wild applause* Nilah is sharing her journey to publication right here on the blog. It's a long one (as most publishing journeys are.) Today we have part one: The Story,... Continue Reading →
This month, Sub It Club welcomes an author/illustrator who I first met via a webinar and then was lucky enough to meet in real life at the SCBWI Summer Conference. Now I have the pleasure of introducing Kary Lee to you! Kary Lee wrote and illustrated her first picture book the summer before third grade;... Continue Reading →
When a writer decides to pursue becoming traditionally published, they do their research and find out they need to query the agent or editor with a well-written letter. The form of this letter is usually an introductory paragraph, a short synopsis of the story they’d like to submit and a closing paragraph with any previous... Continue Reading →
Sub It Club welcomes illustrator Renée Kurilla to The Postcard Post. You'll love Renée's illustrations, full of color and whimsy. Renée is an illustrator of many books for kids including ORANGUTANKA: A Story in Poems by Margarita Engle (Henry Holt). Her next picture book, THE PICKWICKS’ PICNIC by Carol Brendler, is scheduled to publish in Fall... Continue Reading →
Sub It Club is thrilled to welcome author/illustrator Nancy Armo to The Postcard Post. Nancy's warm and delightful illustrations will make your heart smile. And her tips ranging from postcards to dummy books will help you get your work out there. Nancy graduated with a degree in graphic design which led to a career as an... Continue Reading →
Sub It Club welcomes author/illustrator John Nez to the Postcard Post. There are lots of images and some good tips so get ready to be inspired. John Nez has illustrated over 75 books of every sort, from toddler board books to historical non-fiction. He also writes and illustrates his own picture books using a variety... Continue Reading →
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