Today on the Soaring20sPB blog, we answer 'How do you ensure your books have that special 'it factor'?' Check out responses from Hope Lim Patricia Newman 🌍 empowering children to act Valerie Bolling and me! #amwriting #writingcommunity

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Well! This looks more than A LITTLE BIT SUPER!

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Writing for kidlit? What's too short or too long? What else do you need to know?
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I call the educational market the publishing world's best kept secret since you can get published without an idea or an agent...but you do need real writing skills!

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My child said mama for the first time when she was 27 months old--with play dough in her hand during a #speechtherapy session.
If your child doesn't babble, it may not be just a delay.
#apraxia is hard. So hard.
My child overcame apraxia. Thank you #SLP .
#ApraxiaAwareness

I didn't bake today, but when my book RIBBIT! THE TRUTH ABOUT FROGS released, I made lily pad cookies and froggy cupcakes for the launch party. #NationalFrogJumpingDay
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Eggs in masses.
Eggs in strings.
Eggs in foam.
Eggs in trees.
Eggs on backs.

FROGS!!

Learn more with RIBBIT! THE TRUTH ABOUT FROGS. Ask for it at your local bookstore or library. It's also available online. annettewhipple.com/p/books.html Reycraft Books
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Are your students or children fascinated by frogs? #CelebrateCuriosity with this free comprehensive teacher guide about frogs. No email needed! #ELA #STEM #STEAM #NationalFrogJumpingDay #teacher #librarian #homeschool
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Frogs fascinate me! I didn't know how cool they were until I began researching for RIBBIT! THE TRUTH ABOUT FROGS.
This froggy fact-filled book is available from your favorite local bookstore and online. #NationalFrogJumingDay

I shared this unboxing video which showcases the incredible poster of a glass frog which comes with all hardcovers of RIBBIT! THE TRUTH ABOUT FROGS Take a peek! (Video is 2 years old, but frogs remain fascinating!)
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It's #NationalFrogJumpingDay ! Hop to a fun book loaded with froggy facts like RIBBIT! THE TRUTH ABOUT FROGS. Available from your favorite local bookstore and online. Reycraft Books

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I can't wait to share with you the cover of Chomp! The Truth About Sharks!
Soon!
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Have a picture book manuscript ready to edit? Here's a free self-edit chart for #picturebook writers!

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We love owl cams and WHOOO KNEW!

Because you need some cuteness in your life:
Check out Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc. 's #owlcam . The owlets are irresistible.
And when you're curious to know more, check out my book WHOOO KNEW? THE TRUTH ABOUT OWLS with Reycraft Books.
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I had a super fun, delicious time at Texas Library Assn. with fellow author Annette Whipple and the Reycraft Books staff and my fellow VCFA WCYA faculty members Liz Garton Scanlon *UPDATES ONLY* and Jennifer Ziegler + a bonus encounter: Jessica from Catalyst Press NOT documented by a photo, alas!