Vivian Kirkfield's Blog

I always feel so blessed to be part of this incredible kid-lit community. Whether I meet folks in person at a conference or book event, connect via an online class, or read their wonderful submission to #50PreciousWords, it’s a joy! … Continue reading →

Seeing a new picture book cover is like going to a museum for an opening! So, when my very dear kidlit friend Karen M. Greenwald’s new book cover was ready to make its debut, I knew I had to be … Continue reading →

Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday, dear friends. I always love featuring books that entertain and educate. We talk a lot about reading with children – but what about writing with them?! Author Stephanie Wildman and I have been “kid lit … Continue reading →

Hello dear blog friends! It’s another beautiful Monday…so let’s start off the week with a peek at an AMAZING cover from a long time kid lit buddy, Rebecca Gardyn Levington for an upcoming book illustrated by Alyssa Russell, coming out … Continue reading →

Hello dear friends! It’s time to sing another Happy Birthday to a book by a long-time kid lit friend, Joy Wieder. What an adorable cover!!! And what a beautiful book. Here’s a little bit about the story:When the Katz family … Continue reading →

Hello dear friends! It’s time to sing another Happy Birthday to a book by a long-time kid lit friend, Joy Wieder. What an adorable cover!!! And what a beautiful book. Here’s a little bit about the story:When the Katz family … Continue reading →

Humans have five senses (or some might say more) that they rely on as they navigate their world. Sight. Hearing. Touch. Smell. Taste. But many folks have lost…or never had…the use of one or more of those senses. I was … Continue reading →

Hello dear blog friends! It’s Monday…and I wanted to provide you with a positive start to your week. And what could be better than a COVER REVEAL! The kid-lit community is filled with incredible people…and when long-time friend Tonnye Fletcher … Continue reading →

It’s Tuesday, dear friends…and you know what that means! It’s time to sing Happy Birthday to a brand new book from a long-time kid lit buddy of mine, Melissa Stoller.   It’s called: HAZEL AND MABEL: TWO HEARTS APART…and it’s … Continue reading →

Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday, dear friends! Today’s author is a longtime kidlit friend of mine…we both debuted in 2019 and have been friends ever since! She has graciously offered a giveaway for a Picture Book Critique (nonrhyming under 600 … Continue reading →