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Celebrating a NEW Book with Events in FL & IL

4/23/2025

 
Hi friends,
I'm coming your way soon to celebrate my new picture book . . .


Book store Events Fl & IL
Sat. May 10 - The Book Loft, Amelia Island FL 11 am - 1 pm 
Sat. June 7 - Barbara's Bookstore, Lombard IL 1 pm
Sun June 8 - Barbara's Bookstore, Vernon Hills IL 1 pm
Sat. June 28 - Story & Song, Amelia Island, FL 10:30 am

Speaking Events IL
How to Make Your Prose & Poetry POP with Poetic Devices

Tues. June 3 - Urbana Free Library, IL 7 pm
Thurs. June 5 - Dole Branch Mtg Room, Oak Park, IL 7 pm
(Both sponsored by SCBWI-IL, free events open to all)

Hometown Authors: Our Paths to Writing Children's Books (Eileen Meyer, Natalie Rompella & Malcolm Newsome)
Tues. June 10 - Waukegan Public Library, IL 6:30 - 8 pm
(Program is for all ages - adults and children plus crafts)

Sandcastles & Crafts - Children's Program
Wed. June 11 - Clarendon Hills Library, IL 3:30 pm
(Children from any area may register for the free program)

Hope to see you there!

Adding Pop to Picture Book Text with Poetic Devices

4/23/2025

 
 

​I'm a member of the Rhyme Doctors team and recently wrote a blog post about writing my latest book, BUILD A SANDCASTLE, and the use of poetic devices. You can find that article link here if you would like a deeper dive into the writing process.
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Great time supporting students, learning & literacy at the Amelia Island Book Festival!

2/28/2025

 
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Coming December 2024 . . . Schoolapalooza:   A Silly Alphabet of 26 Schooltime Poems

10/15/2024

 
It's a new poetry collection from Moonshower, an imprint at Bushel & Peck Books. Twenty-six poets from Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple to Charles Waters and Marilyn Singer cheer, wail and salute the classroom in this silly tribute to school. (Find Eileen's poem at J is for Jump rope!) Calculators and erasers, school buses and pop quizzes, recess and a school vacation countdown―nothing about the school day (or school year) is out of bounds in this poetry collection from today’s best children’s poets.
Backmatter includes explanations of poetry techniques used in the book with specific examples and additional poetry prompts and ideas. So excited to be a part of this celebration of all-things school! 
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Hooray for Young Poets!

4/29/2024

 

So proud of these two young writers! They won a poetry contest at their school, and each wrote a fabulous poem about our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln! And they wrote poems in rhyme, as well — that's a huge challenge!

It's wonderful to see superlative teachers like Mrs. Langham challenge students to try something new and s-t-r-e-t-c-h themselves by trying something outside their comfort zone! 

Happy to provide book prizes for these two superb poets. One day I hope I'll purchase books they've written! Congratulations!
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I LOVE Libraries! Especially this one . . .

3/21/2024

 
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This month I had the opportunity to visit Washington D.C. - a favorite place and frequent stop on my travels. If you haven't been, you must add THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS to your tour list the next time you visit D.C. This architectural wonder is so beautiful — it's always a special thrill to wander inside this building dedicated to books and reading. I spied my recent title, THE SUPERLATIVE A. LINCOLN, with gorgeous art by illustrator Dave Szalay, at the Library of Congress Bookstore - WOW! Always excited that fresh and fun Lincoln stories are finding their way into the hands of young readers. Happy touring!

Raising Funds for Literacy!

2/26/2024

 
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Amazing weekend at the Amelia Island Book Festival 2024, raising funds for literacy & reading programs in the community. So enjoyed spending time w/ these authors: (left to right) James Spooner (YA writer), Kevin Lewis (adult fiction), (me), David Baldacci (adult fiction), James Ponti (MG fiction), Deborah Goodrich Royce (adult thriller), Terah Harris (librarian and adult fiction), and John Grisham (adult fiction, of course!!) 

Free Book Giveaway (for young readers) at the Amelia Island Book Festival!

2/19/2024

 
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Greater Jacksonville Area Friends: FREE BOOK opportunity for young readers (only, not adults please) at the AMELIA ISLAND BOOK FESTIVAL this Saturday, 2/24! I'll be speaking at Noon with a free #Lincoln #PB giveaway, authors James Spooner at 1 pm and James Ponti at 2 pm - both with book giveways! A great way to celebrate reading - and browse the Expo and talk with authors. Please PREREGISTER at this link (bottom of page) to sign up for program & free book: https://www.ameliaislandbookfestival.org/authors-expo-schedule
#AmeliaIslandBookFestival2024 #AIBF2024 #kitlit #Giveaway #Amelia Island #Literacy

Why Writers Enter Contests . . .

10/23/2023

 
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Sometimes writers enter contests to receive feedback on a yet-to-be-published project, and find out if they are on the right track. .  . Seeking validation from judges who routinely review manuscripts - and because most contests are set up as a "blind" submission (no names revealed), judges determine if the work stands on its own.

That's what I did with this unpublished picture book project. I love this sweet little story, but yet it has met with resistance from some because it falls into a category of books that may seem "saturated" at times. (But it has received an endorsement from a key editor in the industry, too!) Pitching your project is like trying to find that perfect match between topic and willing editor at just the right moment. I'm going to give this one all I can - and find a home for it someday!

Local Literacy Initiative - Delighted to Take Part

10/11/2023

 

In September 2023, the Jacksonville, Florida Public Library Foundation celebrated the launch of a new Pre-K Literacy Program. (In the works for 18 months behind the scenes.)

I wrote a rhyming ABC Book for this local program, and it was illustrated by talented artist Don Toht. (There are 8 books  in each bundle given to young learners as they get their FIRST  library card, with a few more books to be added next spring.)

​Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan was on hand to help launch the program, which puts over 8000 literacy backpacks in the hands of 4 year old preschoolers this year! Wonderful!  #LiteracyRocks
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Mayor Deegan handing out book bags to preschoolers!
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Here's a page from the book - Don's lively art and my rhyming text in an ABC book highlighting Jacksonville.
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