Erin Dealey's Blog

I knew I wanted to interview Thea Lu the moment I discovered her debut picture book, Here & There (Eerdmans Books for Young Readers)  Friends, this is the book I almost missed, and I am honored to share it on the blog, so you won’t have missed it either. Plus, it struck me that this […]

The post Here & There + 10 Qs with debut author/illustrator Thea Lu = a perfect time for reflection and connections. appeared first on Erin Dealey, Children's Author.

What fun to chat with debut author Nathan Christopher about his new holiday book, When Santa Wrote Back! Illustrated by Pablo Pino (Sourcebooks Wonderland). About the author: Nathan Christopher is a former child and aspiring adult who enjoys spreadsheets and―perhaps more useful to his writing aspirations―making people laugh. He pens his stories (and his letters […]

The post Happy (belated-but-just-in-time-for-the-holidays) #BookBirthday to When Santa Wrote Back + 10 Qs with debut author Nathan Christopher appeared first on Erin Dealey, Children's Author.

Happy November! It seems like the perfect time to celebrate debut author Lindsey Hobson’s Dark Skies, illustrated by Makenzie McCarthy (The Little Press) which released Oct. 14th. About the book: About the author: Lindsey Hobson is an award-winning author from Southwest Missouri, where she lives with her husband and daughter. Lindsey is a proud member […]

The post Happy (belated) Book Birthday DARK SKIES = Five Qs with #debut picture book author Lindsey Hobson appeared first on Erin Dealey, Children's Author.

I’m honored to share this interview with Jungyoon Huh in celebration of the English publication of Late Today, translated by Aerin Park, illustrations by Myungae Lee (Eerdmans Books for Young Readers). “A quiet yet masterfully rendered reminder that decency is always worth the hassle.” ― Kirkus Reviews STARRED “A marvelous English-language debut in an emotionally urgent story…a […]

The post Happy Book Birthday to LATE TODAY + 9 Qs with author Jungyoon Huh appeared first on Erin Dealey, Children's Author.

Hooray! Hooray! It’s a special Book Birthday for Ruby Maps Her World, written by THE Jane Yolen, and Illustrated by award-winning illustrator Dow Phumiruk (Christy Ottaviano Books). About Ruby Maps Her World This sweet, STEM-focused picture book introduces the concept of mapping. Ruby grabs her Birthday journal and markers and heads outside, mapping her way […]

The post Happy Book Birthday to Ruby Maps her World by Jane Yolen + 6 Qs with award-winning illustrator Dow Phumiruk! appeared first on Erin Dealey, Children's Author.

Dude! It’s the Book Birthday of Dude.Be Nice. written by my friend and “agency sister“ Sarah Scheerger –with Brent and Jamie Camalich, and art by debut Illus. Alex MacNaughton (Flamingo Books / PRH). Yayy! Let’s get this party started! About Dude.Be Nice. Inspired by the organization dude. be nice, founded by Brent and Jamie Camalich, whose […]

The post It’s a Happy DUDE.BE NICE. Book Birthday celebration with 4 Qs with author Sarah Scheerger + BONUS Educator Guide! appeared first on Erin Dealey, Children's Author.

It’s time for a rock star celebration of Sandra Neil Wallace’s new PB biography, Rock Star: How Ursula Marvin Mapped Moon Rocks and Meteorites illustrated by Nancy Carpenter (Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books) which releases October 14th! *Still time to Pre-Order Here!* “A giant among geologists breaks new ground.“ “Ursula Marvin (1921-2018) was an intrepid […]

The post Happy (almost) Book Birthday Rock Star: How Ursula Marvin Mapped Moon Rocks and Meteorites + 8 Qs with Sandra Neil Wallace appeared first on Erin Dealey, Children's Author.

We are happy dancing on the blog today in celebration of DEBUT author Lynn Smith‘s picture book, Just Keep Going Illus. Lauren Gallegos (Sourcebooks / Jabberwocky), which releases next week! About Just Keep Going: “Comforting and empowering… a gently presented suite of responses to help kids face fears and ‘just keep going.'” ― Kirkus Reviews Mouse’s […]

The post Happy (almost) Book Birthday to JUST KEEP GOING + 9 Qs with debut author Lynn Smith + BONUS Educator Guide & more! appeared first on Erin Dealey, Children's Author.

Today is the Book Birthday of Natasha Tripplett‘s new book, Downtown Doors, illus. Leah Giles, WaterBrook/PRH, and we are thrilled to celebrate this wonderful picture book. From the Publisher: Join a mother and son on a journey through their city’s downtown in this picture book that celebrates strong communities–the love they give us, and what […]

The post Happy Book Birthday to Downtown Doors + 5 Qs with author Natasha Tripplett appeared first on Erin Dealey, Children's Author.

HOPE RODE by my #kidlit friend, Lauren H. Kerstein, illustrated by Becca Stadtlander (Union Square Kids), galloped onto shelves in August, and we are thrilled to continue the celebration! “In lyrical language, Kerstein salutes thepackhorse librarians—women who were hired by the Works Progress Administration to provide mobile library services to remote areas of Kentucky.” ―Booklist About […]

The post Happy (belated) Birthday to HOPE RODE + 9 Qs with author Lauren H. Kerstein. appeared first on Erin Dealey, Children's Author.