Many kidlit writers write some, mostly, or all nonfiction. Today’s world needs us now more than ever to use our talents and skills to help kids of all ages learn about our changing world, how it affects them, and what they can do to create change for the better in areas that are important to them, their friends and families, and their communities.
Read on for more in this issue of my author newsletter!
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As the year comes to a close and a new one is about to begin, I’m looking to refill my well of creativity. Read on to find out more!
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It’s my favorite time of the year! Cooler weather, gorgeous colors, back-to-school in full swing…what’s not to love?! This issue covers the best of fall, plus my upcoming book events and more! Enjoy!
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Summer is in full swing, even if some kids have already started back in school (hello, Midwest!). One way to make summer magical and full is through reading and books. I cover this and more in my latest newsletter!
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Join me in becoming an @EveryChildRead Children’s Book Week champion by celebrating the joy of reading what you want, when you want, and how you want! #StoryOcean https://bit.ly/2CQ1NkK
This Children’s Book Week, I’m encouraging each of us to find ways to help the kids in our lives find their love of books. I’m doing my part by writing children’s books that are both fun and meaningful for young readers, and by gifting fabulous kidlit to the children in my life for holidays, birthdays, celebrations, and JUST BECAUSE.
Arriving May 20th. Watch a preview here!
Join me by reading more about the Children’s Book Council’s Children’s Book Week (May 5-11) and how you can be involved too!
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No fooling, it’s hard to believe we’ve made it to April…read on for kidlit news and more!
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Spring is almost here and books are the answer. Answer to what? Read on to find out more!
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February is a fabulous months for books! Read on to discover ways you can celebrate your love of books this month.
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With autumn in full swing and colder weather on the way, it’s a great time to celebrate books! November is a big month in the kidlit world, with Children’s Book Week, Nonfiction November, and other fun events, but I also have big news to celebrate. Read on for all the details!
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Happy July!
I hope your summer is “going swimmingly” and you are enjoying all that this time of year offers! I’m excited to be launching the middle grade anthology, The Haunted States of America, on July 9th at Morgenstern Books in Bloomington. Full details are on page 2 of this issue…hope you can join me!
Tanya
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It’s finally summer (well, not officially, but close)! It’s a great time to relax a bit and enjoy a great book (or five). And don’t forget…kids who read in the summer do better in school in the fall and retain more of what they’ve learned, so make sure they have a few fun books on hand as well!
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April is finally here and I’m celebrating National Poetry Month. Read more in this month’s newsletter!
Tanya
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I’m so ready for spring! Can you feel it on its way?
This issue is dedicated to spring reading, kidlit, and libraries. Enjoy!
Tanya
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Tanya Konerman, Author 