This week, I’m reconnecting with a fellow student from Storyteller Academy. Maritza and I were both selected for the Storyteller Academy Manuscript Showcase in 2023. It was such an exciting time, and leading up to the showcase, we were all in contact almost daily! But after the showcase ended, we lost touch. It’s been a…

After discussing writing contests in the last interview, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that many of the people behind those endeavors are kidlit writers. Truly, the kindness of this community inspires its members to give back. This week, I’m speaking with a storyteller who did just that! Morgan is an author-illustrator, environmentalist, and…

I’ve said I wanted to interview kidlit creatives who I don’t know and I meant it. This week, I’m finally doing just that! Nancy and I have never met (though I did reach out to her at the suggestion of a mutual friend), and I am so excited to learn about her. Not only is…