You're never too old to learn! Read more
Every writer should get to attend NOLA at least once in their life. Read more
Rita Lorraine attending NOLA (New Orleans Library Association Convention) on June 22, 2018. Wahoo! Read more
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!
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?
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
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
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!
Hey Everybody, Just stopping through to tell you about two wonderful upcoming workshops hosted by Highlights for Children. Read more