NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: We are happy to have Fred Koehler as our January Rate Your Story Guest Guru. He will read and rate four (4)...

This book, like so many others, has a long journey from oven to table. I cannot verify the exact November PiBoIdMo (StoryStorm) in which...

Sweet Vivian literally needs no introduction! She's known for being a helpful and encouraging person in the kid-lit community and...

We are pleased to Welcome Roxanne Troup to our talented group of Judges. Roxanne has unique experience in having successfully completed...

Cold Turkey by Corey Rosen Schwartz and Kirsti Call Little Brown and Company, 2021 [Buy Cold Turkey HERE] Turkey is not just for...

First of all -- a warm and wonderful welcome to the newest author to join our talented team: Catherine Bailey! We're so happy to have you...

CONGRATULATIONS! After long and careful deliberation, we are happy to announce our finalists and winners! Please read to the end for a...

1. What do you LOVE about children’s books? I love the special ability of picture books to engage all ages, serving as a wonderful...

What brought you to children’s books? I am a reading specialist and did a lot of writing with and for my students. I began writing with...

What do you LOVE about children’s books? I love how children’s books can take a complex issue and present it in a safe and comforting...

Interviewed by Sheila Herrera What do you like to do when you aren't writing? I love to get outside. I walk with my dog in the fields and...

A Rate Your Story Member Guest Post by Susan Twiggs Writing a picture book is like a trip to Costco. When I walk in the store, I am lured...

What brought you to children’s books? How long have you been writing? I’ve loved my books my whole life. When I was young (maybe a...

This month, we are pleased to feature Helen H. Wu! Helen is returning as our Guest Guru for the Month of September. This means that she...

What brought you to children’s books? How long have you been writing? Like many others, a love of reading brought me to kid-lit. However,...

As you may or may not know, Rate Your Story offers a Targeted Speedpass, both for Members and Non-Members. Each month, we have two Judges...

This month's Guest Guru is Author Heather Macht, a multi-published author, as well as a long-time Rate Your Story Judge and also on the...

Interviewed by Sheila Herrera Question 1: Share a fun or interesting fact about you! Hi, RYS! Thanks so much for having me here. I’ve...

Interview by Lynne Marie What brought you to children’s books? How long have you been writing? Being a child and loving books started it....

1. What brought you to children’s books? How long have you been writing? My creative background is in filmmaking. Years after film...