Have you ever wondered what it would be like to write a professional book for teachers alongside a friend? Lynne R. Dorfman and Rose Cappelli show us how it's done in today's Author Spotlight post.
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Keeping It Real: Writing Realistic Fiction for Teens
Author Renee Watson writes books that mirror what is happening in our world. It is her way of saying to a reader, "Yes, I see it too. I see you."
Tackling Difficult Subject Matter in a Picture Book
Author and Illustrator Suzanne Del Rizzo talks about the way she tackled the Syrian Refugee Crisis in her new picture book, My Beautiful Birds.
To Edit or Not to Edit
TWT's Third Annual Author Spotlight Series begins today. Starting us off is author and illustrator Ashley Spires who has some advice for dealing with criticism.
Writing and Illustrating Stories by Bob Graham
Bob Graham, author and illustrator of numerous picture books, closes out TWT’s Author Spotlight today.
Becoming a Close Writer by Paula Bourque
Teacher-author Paula Bourque steps into our Author Spotlight today to share her experiences about becoming a published author.
Writing with All the Feelings by Liz Garton Scanlon
Author Liz Garton Scanlon implores us to let "you be you" in today's Author Spotlight post.
Do Your Best Writing: Kick Down the Bumpers by Julie Falatko
Today's post is by picture book author, Julie Falatko.
Salchows and Semicolons by Isabel Bandeira
YA Novelist Isabel Bandeira shares what she learned about writing and the publishing process from ice skating.
Creating Characters as Real as Spit by Maribeth Boelts
Maribeth Boelts provides us with tips for creating authentic, unforgettable characters in stories.
Research is My Friend by Lauren Castillo
Lauren Castillo, a Caldecott Honor author and illustrator, kicks off this year's Author Spotlight Series with a piece about how important research is to her artistic process.
How I Became An Author
Ralph Fletcher, who is a beloved trade and professional book author, steps into our Author Spotlight.

