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My New Picture Book is Here!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: July 05, 2019In: Business, Events, News, Ritas BooksTags: African American Children's Books, aspiring author, aspiring writer., Children's Book Writer, Children's Writer, Picture Books, publishing, Rita Lorraine Hubbard, Rita's Stuff, Writing OpportunitiesNo Comments

You're never too old to learn! Read more

HAMMERING FOR FREEDOM Is On the Bookshelf, Y’all!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: August 16, 2018In: Business, Events, News, Ritas BooksTags: African American Children's Books, aspiring author, aspiring writer., Children's Book Writer, Children's Writer, Picture Books, publishing, Rita Lorraine Hubbard, Rita's Stuff, Writing Opportunities2 Comments

Every writer should get to attend NOLA at least once in their life. Read more

Adventures in NOLA!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: August 13, 2018In: Business, Events, NewsTags: African American Children's Books, African American history, Children's Books, Children's Writer, Picture Books, Rita Lorraine Hubbard, Rita's Stuff, Writing OpportunitiesNo Comments

Rita Lorraine attending NOLA (New Orleans Library Association Convention) on June 22, 2018. Wahoo! Read more

Hammering for Freedom!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: April 09, 2018In: Business, Events, NewsTags: African American Children's Books, African American history, Black History Month, Children's Books, Children's Writer, Picture Books, Rita Lorraine Hubbard, Rita's StuffNo Comments

Hello everybody, It’s here!! Well, almost. You’re looking at the cover of my debut nonfiction historical PICTURE BOOK, Hammering For Freedom, written for middle grade readers. Read more

Picture Book Depot’s in the House!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: November 23, 2010In: Book Reviews, I'm Reading..., Uncategorized, Writing TipsTags: Children's Book Writer, Children's Writer, Picture Books, Rita's Stuff, writer's forumNo Comments

Hi Everybody, Hope you’re having a wonderful time preparing your delicious food for Thanksgiving. Just dropping through to tell you about my new website, and to ask you to whisk over f... Read more

What Goes Into Making a Book?

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: September 24, 2010In: Writing TipsTags: Children's Book, Children's Writer, FYI, Rita's Stuff, Writing Tips1 Comment

Hi Everybody, I ran across the most wonderful animated presentation today, and I wanted to share it with you. It’s called, How A Book is Made, and it’s presented by Penguin UK. Read more

Sourcebooks Looking for YA Authors

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: September 17, 2010In: Writing TipsTags: Children's Writer, FYI, Rita's Stuff, Writing Opportunities, YANo Comments

Hi Everybody, Just spreading a bit of good news. Editor Leah Hultenschmidt of Sourcebooks is accepting YA queries… right now! Read more

Procedural Entry Point Could Not Be Found

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: July 27, 2010In: Writing TipsTags: Children's Writer, computer problems, FYI, Rita's Stuff, writing lifeNo Comments

Hi Everybody, It has been awhile since I posted. I’ve been lost in cyberland, the victim of a drive-by computer virus. I learned a lot while I was “out there,” like how com... Read more

Whole Novel Workshops, Highlights Style!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: July 13, 2010In: Writing TipsTags: Children's Writer, FYI, Rita's Stuff, Writing OpportunitiesNo Comments

Hey Everybody, Just stopping through to tell you about two wonderful upcoming workshops hosted by Highlights for Children. Read more

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