A Mentor Text Halloween Treat: In the Company of Witches!
By Lynne Marie The very first witch I ever met in a picture book was “the Witch” from The Witch Next Door by Norman Bridwell. I was five...
Meet Our November Guest Guru: Jolene Gutiérrez
Every month, Rate Your Story features one Guest Guru who will give Ratings and Feedback to each of four lucky Members! Those who want to...
Meet our RYS Guests Ghouls (Gurus) for October!
This month, we have a special Halloween treat that's “Twice as Nice” – TWO Guest Gurus to rate and give feedback TWOGETHER on four (4)...
Meet Our September Guest Guru: Christy Mihaly
Every month, Rate Your Story features one Guest Guru who will give Ratings and Feedback to each of four lucky Members! Those who want to...
March On With Mentor Text Prize Winners Post
FINALLY! As we all know despite our best-laid plans, life can get in the way – that’s how this year has played out for me. So despite all...
Meet Our August Guest Guru: Jill Nadler
Every month, Rate Your Story features one Guest Guru who will give Ratings and Feedback to each of four lucky Members! Those who want to...
Meet Our July Guest Guru: Nancy Churnin
Every month, Rate Your Story features one Guest Guru who will give Ratings and Feedback to each of four lucky Members! Those who want to...
Meet June Guest Guru - Sarah Hovorka
1. What do you LOVE about children’s books? I love that children’s books are about such a wide range of topics. From picture books about...
Meet our May Guru - Author Bonnie Goldberg
1. What do you LOVE about children’s books? So many things! In picture books, I love the use of language: pacing, rhythm, literary...
Mentor Text Monday: Using Rhetorical Devices as the Structure of Your Next Picture Book
by Maria Marianayagam When conceptualizing a picture book, we’re often focused on the story, which of course, is the most important...