Summer Reading Bingo
Sometimes in the summer, it's easy to forget about reading. There's sleeping in and lazy days. There's parks to visit and swimming to do. There's travel to camps and family time. And, of course, for many kiddos around the country,
CONFESSIONS OF A CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR … ABOUT EDITING
Contribution by Amberly Kristen Clowe, author of the award-winning Teeny Sweeney early chapter book series “So the writer who breeds more words than he needs Is making a chore for the reader who reads.” -Dr. Seuss I’m a big believer in what Dr. Seuss
Confessions of a Children’s Book Author … Research
Contribution by Darlo Gemeinhardt, author of the soon-to-be released middle grade K9 Crossroads series Research is a key component of being a writer, even a writer of children's books. While traditionally, historical novels may require more research than contemporary novels, I
Now Hiring: Little Lamb Books Interns
Y'all! It's going to be a busy summer and fall, and to get ready for all the exciting things we have happening, we are seeking a few good interns. Little Lamb Books publishes award-winning, faith-based fiction and non-fiction for elementary, middle
C is for Christmas Fill-in-the-Blank Printable (Day 3)
It's Day 3 of our 12 Days of C is for Christmas! So far we've offered you an Advent calendar full of family activities and a brand new holiday playlist via Spotify (it's really good!). Next up, we're offering a Fill-in-the-Blank
Our #19Before2019
There are less than two months before the end of another year. For some of us, it means it's a time of energy and efficiency as we start checking things off the to do list made at the beginning of
20 Encouraging Quotes For Writers
We all know that writing can be hard. It’s a process, a journey, and a challenge that can feel overwhelming or discouraging at times. Want the good news? You’re not alone. Even famous bestselling authors started at the bottom and had to
18 Reasons We Love Fall
We live in Texas. So, generally speaking, we have two seasons
8 Ways To Partner With Your Publisher
You signed your contract. Way to Go! Your manuscript is in the hands of your publisher. Yes! You are super excited to tell the world you really and truly ARE an author. Woohoo! Now What? As a writer, once you sign the paperwork, you
Gratefulness Calendar 2017
We are happy to share with you a fun November calendar that you can print, post on your fridge or bulletin board, and share with your family. Each day has a suggested activity, craft, or donation for you to do
Your Monday Muse-The Beach Boys
Hello Friends and Followers! Wooohooo, y'all
Five Simple Ways To Start Writing
The beastly germs of winter have been running amok in my home for the last three weeks. Everyone has felt it, and it seems like forever since all of us were healthy all at the same time. Currently, I seem
Top 5 Reasons to Donate
Donating to a cause is a personal thing. We choose people, groups, companies and causes to donate to because of our life experiences, our friends' recommendations, a community's need, a family member's request. There are causes for everything from health
Top 10 [Positive] Character Traits
If you’re a parent, there are often moments when you look at your lovely child bewildered and wondering, “What is going on with you?” Today was one of those days. My little will be 4 in just a week’s time and
10 Things I Learned At The RT Convention
To get my feet wet and learn a bit about attending book conventions, I took advantage of the Romantic Times Booklover’s Convention being in Dallas in May. Now, I have been to a multitude of conventions…teaching conventions, journalism conventions, and photography