Category: First Stories

Are you ready to launch a few ladybugs? Bet you haven’t heard that question before! But today’s picture book – and the First Story behind it – is the perfect mix of science, whimsy, and heart. Perfect for Valentine’s Day! So grab your flight suits and helmets. Sit down and buckle up for an out-of-this-world…

Welcome back, dear readers! Warm wishes for a very merry holiday season. This truly is the season for warm mugs, snuggly slippers, and roaring fires. I hope that you’ll stir up a pot of coffee or hot chocolate or cider, cuddle under a blanket, and settle in for a great First Stories interview with one…

Welcome back, First Stories readers! In this season of giving thanks, I’d like to say thank you to each and every one of you for spending some time with me and my stellar author guests. Today, you’re in for a super special treat, because I am delighted to be chatting with Lynne Marie, the founder…

Welcome back to another edition of First Stories! Today, I’m delighted to welcome Kelly Rice Schmitt, who’s delightful picture book I SHIP! (Millbrook Press) launches into the world on October 3! Kelly Rice Schmitt is a mom who writes STEAM books for kids of all ages! She loves getting small humans excited about BIG ideas.…

Welcome back, fellow readers and Kidlit fans, to another installation of First Stories, where I talk with other children’s book authors about their first stories – the ones that really pushed them to jump into the crazy, but wonderful world of traditional publishing. Whether it’s the sheer amount of work that goes into crafting children’s…