As soon as I read this Ultimate Blog Challenge prompt, I felt a poem would be a perfect response. Keep in mind – this is a draft! This Is Me by Andrea M. Page When I was younger, I abandoned any fear, running on overgrown dirt trails, (alongside my siblings) down to a waterfall, where […]
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Be inspired by this 2024 Native Creative list – book award winners announced this week. American Library Association Announces 2024 Winners Newbery Honor Book “Eagle Drums,” written and illustrated by Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson and published by Roaring Book Press, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishing Alex Awards for the best adult books that appeal to teen
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Children’s authors writing nonfiction or fiction will find a time when they must do some research. Here are some research challenges and links to articles that may help. How can I find the narrative thread? The nugget that entices readers? The heart of my story? Candace Fleming: Six Quick Fixes for Your Nonficition Picture Books
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A fun, visual answer to today’s Ultimate Blog Challenge writing prompt.
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I knew I wanted to pursue traditional publishing. As technology made self-publishing an option, I weighed the pros and cons and made my decision. Here are some pros and cons for traditional and self-published options. What is Traditional Publishing? Being a traditionally published author means an established publishing house has purchased your manuscript. You may
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What’s on my bucket list? I’d like to travel and have an extended visit with my family. Both sides. I’d love to be in-community with my cousins. And I have several destinations I’d like to see while I’m still active. To name three places, I’d choose Standing Rock, Australia, and Germany. Standing Rock Oyate I
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First Dream When I was young, I had one dream that led to another dream in my adult life. Fresh out of college, I applied for my first teaching job. Back then, you completed your resume with a section that showed “your interests.” I remember typing “I hope to become a Native children’s author.” Little
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