Perfect Picture Book Friday: Kindergarten Rocks!

Posted on October 16, 2015 by viviankirkfield

TGIF! There’s been a lot going on around here the last few days:

Susanna Hill has her annual Halloweensie writing contest. Click on this link to get more details: http://susannahill.blogspot.com/2015/10/its-about-that-time.html
There is also a bunch of great picture book reviews with activities on her website: http://susannahill.blogspot.com/2015/10/perfect-picture-book-friday-marilyns.html
Tomorrow is Will Write for Cookies featuring…KATIE DAVIS! I know you will want to stop by on Saturday to hear what she has to say.
And I just signed with the incredible Essie White and Storm Literary Agency!!!!

As you can imagine, I’ve been happy dancing since before the ink dried on the contract. But I did take a bit of time out to post my Perfect Picture Book Friday – and it just happens to be a picture book by tomorrow’s guest author/illustrator, Katie Davis.

KINDERGARTEN ROCKS

Written and illustrated by Katie Davis Continue reading →

Perfect Picture Book Friday: Sit In

Posted on October 9, 2015 by viviankirkfield

I’m so excited about this weekend!

First off, today is Perfect Picture Book Friday. My book choice was inspired by the Picture Book Summit presentation of Andrea Davis Pinkney. Her picture books address sensitive topics like prejudice and discrimination and segregation in a way that even young kids can grasp.

SIT-IN: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down

Written by Andrea David Pinkney

Illustrated by Brian Pinkney Continue reading →

Perfect Picture Book Friday: The Retired Kid

Posted on October 2, 2015 by viviankirkfield

Are you ready for a brisk fall weekend?

That’s right…it’s FRIDAY!

And you know what that means—a Perfect Picture Book to review.

I mentioned last week that I’m writing a book about a boy who wants to play on his tablet more than anything else. He’s had enough of school, soccer, and all the other activities his mom wants him to do.

So when I found this awesome book, I knew it was another one I could use as a mentor text. And the funny thing is, even though I had never read it before, the activities the boy in this book wants to avoid, are pretty much the same ones as my main character. I guess that goes to show what many writing classes have taught me…there are only a couple of stories in the world. And my mission, should I choose to accept it (just saw Mission Impossible 4), is to put a unique spin or twist on it and tell it in my own voice.