Karen Nespoli Wrapping up children’s books for the holidays can be lots of fun. With some creativity you can add a personal touch to your gift book. From designing your own gift wrap to adding memorable trinkets, a book can be transformed into a much loved gift. Here are some creative ways to wrap children’s books. Wrap … Read more
Books make the best gifts for children and books bring us together. Think back to when you were a child. What are some of your memories of gifts you received? I think we are all likely to remember the big gifts, such as your first bike, special doll, or game. You are also likely to … Read more
A “thankful author” is an author who expresses gratitude for the gift of writing, acknowledging the people and experiences that have influenced their work. I am going to claim this day as a day of thankfulness and encourage writers to think about the many people who bless and enrich our lives. Here are some things that … Read more
November is for writing and it is not too late to start. Maybe you’ve never thought of yourself as a writer. But you have been thinking about giving writing a try. Here’s the good news. You do not need a college degree to be a writer and author. What you do need is to write. … Read more
November 15th is I Love to Write Day and I love to write. It is a day for people of all ages spend time writing. You can write a poem, a love letter, a greeting card, an essay, a short story, start a novel, finish a novel … the possibilities are endless. John Riddle, started … Read more
Children’s Book Week is an annual celebration of children’s books and reading. Since 1919, it is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Every year, young people across the country participate by attending events at schools, libraries, bookstores, celebrating at home and engaging with authors online and in person. The 2024 Children’s Book Week … Read more
What is National Author’s Day 2024? National Author’s Day is celebrated on November 1st each year to honor the contributions of authors worldwide. Whether it’s through novels, poems, essays, or academic works, authors play an important role in shaping our culture, educating readers, and providing entertainment. Authors have a unique ability to transport us to new worlds, introduce … Read more
One of my author friends, recently shared she has an author coach to help her with her books. I mistakenly thought an author coach was the same as a writing coach. But there are slight differences. Which coaching is right for you? Author or Writing? Only you can decide. Author Coach An Author Coach coaches you through … Read more
Let’s celebrate writing. We celebrate National Day on Writing on October 20th. This is an initiative of the National Council of Teachers of English. The day is meant to celebrate the importance of writing and to encourage people to write for fun and self-expression. Take a minute to stop and think about all of the things … Read more
As a former teacher, I believe that there is a lesson in most things. The lessons I have learned from writing Gertie Saves the Day and Two Wins for Wiley could fill a notebook or two. It has been just over two years now since my books were published. My life changed for the better and I … Read more
