Thank you to all of the talented picture book imaginators for sharing their whimsical creations with us!
2022 Picture Books Read #151-200
5 AprThank you to all of the talented picture book imaginators for sharing their whimsical creations with us!
2022 Picture Books Read #101-150
16 MarThank you to all of the talented picture book imaginators for sharing their whimsical creations with us!
2022 Picture Books Read #51-100
19 FebThank you to all of the talented picture book imaginators for sharing their whimsical creations with us!
2022 Picture Books Read #1-50
27 JanThank you to all of the talented picture book imaginators for sharing their whimsical creations with us!
2021 Movies Watched Surplus
31 DecBooks are my medium for growth and learning. Given the short time investment, movies though remain my preferred means to feel. Each year, I aim to view (hopefully, experience) 100 films I have never seen before.
In 2021, I was fortunate to go above my own expectations, so here are surplus movies #101-120.
2021 Movies Watched #76-100
31 DecBooks are my medium for growth and learning. Given the short time investment, movies though remain my preferred means to feel. Each year, I aim to view (hopefully, experience) 100 films I have never seen before.
Here are 2021’s movies #76-100. Among these wonderful films, The Many Saints of Newark earned five coveted stars (in my subjective opinion).
2021 Movies Watched #51-75
31 DecBooks are my medium for growth and learning. Given the short time investment, movies though remain my preferred means to feel. Each year, I aim to view (hopefully, experience) 100 films I have never seen before.
Here are 2021’s movies #51-75. Among these wonderful films, The Age of Adaline earned five coveted stars (in my subjective opinion).
Picture Books Read in 2021 #351-400
29 DecTo think I previously only journeyed through 100 picture books each year. I’ve now surpassed my goal of 365 picture books! This collection of books features Halloween and Thanksgiving themed stories with diversions built around talented imaginators such as Gris Grimly, Carolyn Crimi, and Michael Rex.
In this assortment of books, the following receive the coveted 5-star treatment:
- Boo Stew: written by Donna L. Washington, illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler
- The Scarecrow: written by Beth Ferry, illustrated by Eric Fan and Terry Fan
- 10 Fat Turkeys: written by Tony Johnston, illustrated by Rich Deas
- Tom’s Magnificent Machines: written by Linda Sarah, illustrated by Ben Mantle
Get Your Work Critiqued! #PBCritiqueFest
24 Oct
Special thanks to Picture Book Spotlight’s Mr. Brian Gehrlein for sponsoring the FUNTASTICALLY KIND AND FREE #PBCritiqueFest. There’s no trick to this Halloween treat. Simply fill out the Google survey and you’re eligible to receive ONE of THIRTY-ONE critiques from some of the industry’s finest wordsmiths, artists, and agents.
The clock is ticking, you have until October 31st to enter!!!
My uber talented critique group partner Ms. Cheryl Johnson won last year and HIGHLY recommends the experience to one and all!!!
