BookSmitten

Ann Whitford Paul
SCBWI - Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Writing Picture Books
Writing Picture Books class by Ann Whitford Paul

Our Books for Children and Young Adults:
Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”
Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist
The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell Johnson
The Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. Baptist
See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng
Jumped In by Patrick Flores-Scott
American Road Trip by Patrick Flores-Scott
The Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather Shumaker

Find us online:
Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.com
Jack Cheng: jackcheng.com
Patrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.com
Heather Shumaker: heathershumaker.com

Email us [email protected]

@booksmittenpod Follow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallenge

Produced by Josie Schneider and Corey Schneider
Music by Duck Duck Chicken

Mentioned in this episode:

Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford Paul
Ugly Pie by Lisa Wheeler; Illustrated by Heather M. Solomon
Robo-Sauce by Adam Rubin; Illustrated by Daniel Salmieri
Someone Builds a Dream by Lisa Wheeler; Illustrated by Loren Long
The World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson; Illustrated by Leo Espinosa
SCBWI Michigan Mentorship Program

Our Books for Children and Young Adults:
Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”
Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist
The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell Johnson
The Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. Baptist
See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng
Jumped In by Patrick Flores-Scott
American Road Trip by Patrick Flores-Scott
The Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather Shumaker

Find us online:
Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.com
Jack Cheng: jackcheng.com
Patrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.com
Heather Shumaker: heathershumaker.com

Email us [email protected]
@booksmittenpod Follow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallenge

Produced by Josie Schneider and Corey Schneider
Music by Duck Duck Chicken

Mentioned in this episode:
Author Lisa Wheeler
Ugly Pie by Lisa Wheeler; Illustrated by Heather M. Solomon
Someone Builds a Dream by Lisa Wheeler; Illustrated by Loren Long
Boogie Knights by Lisa Wheeler; Illustrated by Mark Siegel
Robo-Sauce by Adam Rubin; Illustrated by Daniel Salmieri
Babe
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
Finding Forrester
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson; Illustrated by Nikkolas Smith
The World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson; Illustrated by Leo Espinosa
Bodies Are Cool by Tyler Feder
Private Label by Kelly Yang
Big Chickens by Leslie Helakoski; Illustrated by Henry Cole
Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford Paul

Our Books for Children and Young Adults:
Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”
Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist
The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell Johnson
The Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. Baptist
See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng
Jumped In by Patrick Flores-Scott
American Road Trip by Patrick Flores-Scott
The Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather Shumaker

Find us online:
Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.com
Jack Cheng: jackcheng.com
Patrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.com
Heather Shumaker: heathershumaker.com

Email us [email protected]
@booksmittenpod Follow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallenge

Produced by Josie Schneider and Corey Schneider
Music by Duck Duck Chicken

Lisa Wheeler online:
Lisa’s Website
Lisa’s Goodreads profile
Lisa’s Facebook Page
@lisawheelerbook on Twitter
@littlelisais6 on Instagram

Mentioned in this episode:
Someone Builds the Dream by Lisa Wheeler and Loren Long
One Dark Night by Lisa Wheeler and Ivan Bates
Old Cricket by Lisa Wheeler and Ponder Goembel
A House is a House for Me by Mary Ann Hoberman and Betty Fraser
Castles, Caves, and Honeycombs by Linda Ashman and Lauren Stringer
Babies Can Sleep Anywhere by Lisa Wheeler and Carolina Búzio
This is the House that Jack Built by Simms Taback
Bubble Gum Bubble Gum by Lisa Wheeler and Laura Huliska-Beith
Mammoth on the Move by Lisa Wheeler and Kurt Cyrus
Sing a Season Song by Jane Yolen and Lisel Ashlock
Writing Lyrical Picture Books with Lisa Wheeler on Stefanie Hohl Blog
Boogie Knights by Lisa Wheeler and Mark Siegel
Ugly Pie by Lisa Wheeler and Heather Solomon
Check out Lisa’s published and upcoming books at https://lisawheelerbooks.com

Our books for children and young adults:
Flying Lessons & Other StoriesEdited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”
Isaiah Dunn Is My Heroby Kelly J. Baptist
The Electric Slide and Kaiby Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell Johnson
The Swag is in the Socksby Kelly J. Baptist
See You in the Cosmosby Jack Cheng
Jumped Inby Patrick Flores-Scott
American Road Tripby Patrick Flores-Scott
The Griffins of Castle Caryby Heather Shumaker

Find us online:
Kelly J. Baptist:kellyiswrite.com
Jack Cheng:jackcheng.com
Patrick Flores-Scott:patrickfloresscott.com
Heather Shumaker:heathershumaker.com

Email [email protected]
@booksmittenpodFollow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallenge

Mentioned in this episode:

The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson; Illustrated by Nikkolas Smith
Idlewild, Michigan: One of the few resort communities that allowed African Americans in the early 20th century.
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña ; Illustrated by Christian Robinson
Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco
Chicken Sunday by Patricia Polacco
Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford Paul
My Puppy by Mike Thaler; Illustrated by Madeleine Fishman
Tiger Can’t Sleep by S. J. Fore; Illustrated by R. W. Alley
Robo-Sauce by Adam Rubin; Illustrated by Daniel Salmieri
Again! by Emily Gravett
SCBWI Michigan Mentorship Program
Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival

Our Books for Children and Young Adults:
Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”
Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist
The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell Johnson
The Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. Baptist
See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng
Jumped In by Patrick Flores-Scott
American Road Trip by Patrick Flores-Scott
The Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather Shumaker

Find us online:
Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.com
Jack Cheng: jackcheng.com
Patrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.com
Heather Shumaker: heathershumaker.com

Email us [email protected]
@booksmittenpod Follow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallenge

Produced by Josie Schneider and Corey Schneider
Music by Duck Duck Chicken

Betsy Bird online:
Betsy Bird’s Website
A Fuse #8 Production blog at School Library Journal
#46 Betsy Bird - FUNNY GIRL Unraveled on The Yarn Podcast
@FuseEight on Twitter
@fusenumber8 on Instagram
Fuse 8 n’ Kate Podcast

Mentioned in this episode:
When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff and Kaylani Juanita
Call Me Max by Kyle Lukoff
Black and White by Tana Hoban
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
My Parents Won’t Stop Talking! by Emma Hunsinger and Tillie Walden
Dog Man by Dav Pilkey
Interview with Patrick on SCBWI Michigan’s Mitten Blog
Interview with Kelly on SCBWI Michigan’s Mitten Blog
The Society of Midland Authors Children’s Fiction Award for Kelly’s The Swag is in the Socks

Our Books for Children and Young Adults:
Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”
Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist
The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell Johnson
The Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. Baptist
See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng
Jumped In by Patrick Flores-Scott
American Road Trip by Patrick Flores-Scott
The Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather Shumaker

Find us online:
Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.com
Jack Cheng: jackcheng.com
Patrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.com
Heather Shumaker: heathershumaker.com

Email us [email protected]
@booksmittenpod Follow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallenge

Mentioned in this episode:
Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford Paul
Drawn Together by Minh Lê; Illustrated by Dan Santat
Dreamers by Yuyi Morales
They Say Blue by Jillian Tamaki
The Monster at the End of This Book by Jon Stone; Illustrated by Michael Smollin
The Book with No Pictures by B. J. Novak
“Stand Back,” Said the Elephant, “I’m Going to Sneeze!” by Patricia Thomas; Illustrated by Wallace Tripp
The Giant Jam Sandwich by John Vernon Lord
Little Gorilla by Ruth Bornstein
The Wump World by Bill Peet
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton
The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton
The Night Ones by Patricia Grossman; Illustrated by Lydia Dabcovich
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson; Illustrated by Nikkolas Smith
I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen
Lady and the Tramp
Animaniacs
Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester; Illustrated by Lynn Munsinger
Sam & Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett; Illustrated by Jon Klassen
Egg Yolks: The latest album by Duck Duck Chicken, our theme song creator
Kelly Jensen: Kelly Jensen is an author and Book Riot contributor covering the recent book challenges across America

Our Books for Children and Young Adults:
Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”
Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist
The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell Johnson
The Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. Baptist
See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng
Jumped In by Patrick Flores-Scott
American Road Trip by Patrick Flores-Scott
The Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather Shumaker

Find us online:
Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.com
Jack Cheng: jackcheng.com
Patrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.com
Heather Shumaker: heathershumaker.com

Email us [email protected]
@booksmittenpod Follow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallenge

Produced by Josie Schneider and Corey Schneider
Music by Duck Duck Chicken

Mentioned in this episode:
Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford Paul
Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
The Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature
The William C. Morris YA Debut Award
@booksmittenpod Follow our progress on Twitter this season with #booksmittenchallenge

Our Books for Children and Young Adults:
Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”
Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist
The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell Johnson
The Swag is in the Socks by Kelly J. Baptist
See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng
Jumped In by Patrick Flores-Scott
American Road Trip by Patrick Flores-Scott
The Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather Shumaker

Find us online:
Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.com
Jack Cheng: jackcheng.com
Patrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.com
Heather Shumaker: heathershumaker.com

Email us [email protected]

Produced by Josie Schneider and Corey Schneider

Music by Duck Duck Chicken

Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition: A Hands-On Guide from Story Creation to Publication

#booksmittenchallenge

Mentioned in this episode:
Our Side of the River: The Real Deal
Lake Michigan College stage production adapts 'Our Side of the River'

Our Books for Children and Young Adults:
Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”
Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist
The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell Johnson
See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng
Jumped In by Patrick Flores-Scott
American Road Trip by Patrick Flores-Scott
The Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather Shumaker

Find us online:
Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.com
Jack Cheng: jackcheng.com
Patrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.com
Heather Shumaker: heathershumaker.com

Email us [email protected]

Produced by Josie Schneider and Corey Schneider
Music by Duck Duck Chicken