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The Power of Personal Narratives in Children’s Literature

The Power of Personal Narratives in Children’s Literature

The Power of Personal Narratives in Children’s Literature

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Nov 3, 20233 min read

AI Created Illustration? Here are Somethings to Consider.

AI Created Illustration? Here are Somethings to Consider.

AI Created Illustration? Here are Somethings to Consider.

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Oct 7, 20232 min read

Should You Use Trademarks in Your Writing?

Should You Use Trademarks in Your Writing?

Should You Use Trademarks in Your Writing?

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Jun 27, 20234 min read

What's In Your Illustrator Contract? Know, Before You Sign.

What's In Your Illustrator Contract? Know, Before You Sign.

What's In Your Illustrator Contract? Know, Before You Sign.

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Mar 28, 20231 min read

10 Tips for a Successful Author Vending Event.

10 Tips for a Successful Author Vending Event.

10 Tips for a Successful Author Vending Event.

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Mar 28, 20232 min read

Book Review: "Let's Go Dreaming into the Stars" by Shanita Allen

Book Review: "Let's Go Dreaming into the Stars" by Shanita Allen

Book Review: "Let's Go Dreaming into the Stars" by Shanita Allen

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Jun 21, 20221 min read

Book Review: “Why Am I Here? A Child’s Book About Purpose” by Naomi Dunsen-White

Book Review: “Why Am I Here? A Child’s Book About Purpose” by Naomi Dunsen-White

Book Review: “Why Am I Here? A Child’s Book About Purpose” by Naomi Dunsen-White

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Mar 9, 20221 min read

Book Review: “The Famous Ari” by Shanita Allen

Book Review: “The Famous Ari” by Shanita Allen

Book Review: “The Famous Ari” by Shanita Allen

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Mar 7, 20221 min read

Book Review: “Andrew Learns About Engineers” by Tiffany Obeng

Book Review: “Andrew Learns About Engineers” by Tiffany Obeng

Book Review: “Andrew Learns About Engineers” by Tiffany Obeng

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Mar 7, 20221 min read

Book Review: “Grand Joy” by Kim C. Lee and K. Denise Hendershot

Book Review: “Grand Joy” by Kim C. Lee and K. Denise Hendershot

Book Review: “Grand Joy” by Kim C. Lee and K. Denise Hendershot

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Feb 9, 20221 min read

Book Review: "Down South for the Summer" by Patricia Bellamy-Mathis

Book Review: "Down South for the Summer" by Patricia Bellamy-Mathis

Book Review: "Down South for the Summer" by Patricia Bellamy-Mathis

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Feb 2, 20222 min read

Book Review: “Through Our Eyes”, by Sherricka Carpenter Stanley

Book Review: “Through Our Eyes”, by Sherricka Carpenter Stanley

Book Review: “Through Our Eyes”, by Sherricka Carpenter Stanley

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Nov 24, 20211 min read

Book Review: "Born on the Water" by Nikole Hannah Jones and Renee Watson

Book Review: "Born on the Water" by Nikole Hannah Jones and Renee Watson

Book Review: "Born on the Water" by Nikole Hannah Jones and Renee Watson

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Nov 17, 20212 min read

Book Review: “Winnie Loves Winter”, by Tiffany Obeng

Book Review: “Winnie Loves Winter”, by Tiffany Obeng

Book Review: “Winnie Loves Winter”, by Tiffany Obeng

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Oct 29, 20212 min read

Book Review: “Andrew Learns About Lawyers” by Tiffany Obeng

Book Review: “Andrew Learns About Lawyers” by Tiffany Obeng

Book Review: “Andrew Learns About Lawyers” by Tiffany Obeng

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Oct 15, 20212 min read

Book Review: “Scout’s Honor” by Tiffany Obeng

Book Review: “Scout’s Honor” by Tiffany Obeng

Book Review: “Scout’s Honor” by Tiffany Obeng

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Oct 11, 20211 min read

Book Review: “Johari the Great” by Naomi V. Dunsen-White

Book Review: “Johari the Great” by Naomi V. Dunsen-White

Book Review: “Johari the Great” by Naomi V. Dunsen-White

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Sep 17, 20212 min read

A Lesson in Hate

A Lesson in Hate

A Lesson in Hate

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Sep 1, 20214 min read

Are You Boxed in a Label? Breaking Free is as Easy as Shifting Your Mindset.

Are You Boxed in a Label? Breaking Free is as Easy as Shifting Your Mindset.

Are You Boxed in a Label? Breaking Free is as Easy as Shifting Your Mindset.

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Sep 1, 20213 min read

Where Did The Time Go?

Where Did The Time Go?

Where Did The Time Go?

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Sep 1, 20215 min read

Book Review: "Let's Go Dreaming into the Stars" by Shanita Allen

Book Review: "Let's Go Dreaming into the Stars" by Shanita Allen

Book Review: "Let's Go Dreaming into the Stars" by Shanita Allen

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Jul 23, 20211 min read

5 Tips to Overcome Writing Hurdles

5 Tips to Overcome Writing Hurdles

5 Tips to Overcome Writing Hurdles

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Jun 29, 20213 min read

Book Review: “Not Quite Snow White” by Ashley Franklin

Book Review: “Not Quite Snow White” by Ashley Franklin

Book Review: “Not Quite Snow White” by Ashley Franklin

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Jun 23, 20212 min read

5 Ways to Become a Writer

5 Ways to Become a Writer

5 Ways to Become a Writer

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Jun 22, 20213 min read

Writing Communities. Here's How Writers Connect and Grow.

Writing Communities. Here's How Writers Connect and Grow.

Writing Communities. Here's How Writers Connect and Grow.

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Jun 15, 20213 min read

Book Review: “Julian is a Mermaid” by Jessica Love

Book Review: “Julian is a Mermaid” by Jessica Love

Book Review: “Julian is a Mermaid” by Jessica Love

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Jun 11, 20211 min read

Book Review: "Mary Had a Little Glam", by Tammi Sauer

Book Review: "Mary Had a Little Glam", by Tammi Sauer

Book Review: "Mary Had a Little Glam", by Tammi Sauer

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Jun 8, 20212 min read

Which Independent Bookstores Are Selling Your Book? Here's How to Find Out.

Which Independent Bookstores Are Selling Your Book? Here's How to Find Out.

Which Independent Bookstores Are Selling Your Book? Here's How to Find Out.

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Jun 8, 20212 min read

Book Review: "I Am Every Good Thing", by Derrick Barnes

Book Review: "I Am Every Good Thing", by Derrick Barnes

Book Review: "I Am Every Good Thing", by Derrick Barnes

DEBORAH MORTIMER

May 27, 20212 min read

Book Review: "Wonderfully Made", by Kaitlyn Derosiers & Megan McBryde

Book Review: "Wonderfully Made", by Kaitlyn Derosiers & Megan McBryde

Book Review: "Wonderfully Made", by Kaitlyn Derosiers & Megan McBryde

DEBORAH MORTIMER

May 27, 20211 min read

Yes, You Need Your Own ISBN. Here's Why.

Yes, You Need Your Own ISBN. Here's Why.

Yes, You Need Your Own ISBN. Here's Why.

DEBORAH MORTIMER

May 27, 20212 min read

Read Alouds: Fun? Or Infringement?

Read Alouds: Fun? Or Infringement?

Read Alouds: Fun? Or Infringement?

DEBORAH MORTIMER

May 27, 20212 min read

Book Review: "Kerin Finds Her Beat", by Shanequa Waison Rattray

Book Review: "Kerin Finds Her Beat", by Shanequa Waison Rattray

Book Review: "Kerin Finds Her Beat", by Shanequa Waison Rattray

DEBORAH MORTIMER

May 27, 20211 min read

Book Review:"The Proudest Blue", by Ibtihaj Muhammad

Book Review:"The Proudest Blue", by Ibtihaj Muhammad

Book Review:"The Proudest Blue", by Ibtihaj Muhammad

DEBORAH MORTIMER

May 27, 20212 min read

Book Review: "I Fit IN Just Right", by Sherricka Carpenter Stanley

Book Review: "I Fit IN Just Right", by Sherricka Carpenter Stanley

Book Review: "I Fit IN Just Right", by Sherricka Carpenter Stanley

DEBORAH MORTIMER

May 27, 20211 min read

Here's How to Engage A Young Reader While Reading a Story Together

Here's How to Engage A Young Reader While Reading a Story Together

Here's How to Engage A Young Reader While Reading a Story Together

DEBORAH MORTIMER

May 27, 20211 min read

Book Review: "Dreamers" by Yuyi Morales

Book Review: "Dreamers" by Yuyi Morales

Book Review: "Dreamers" by Yuyi Morales

DEBORAH MORTIMER

May 27, 20211 min read

Want Your Book to Have a Professional & Polished Look?

Want Your Book to Have a Professional & Polished Look?

Want Your Book to Have a Professional & Polished Look?

DEBORAH MORTIMER

May 27, 20212 min read

Book Review: "Eyes That Kiss at the Corners", by Joanna Ho

Book Review: "Eyes That Kiss at the Corners", by Joanna Ho

Book Review: "Eyes That Kiss at the Corners", by Joanna Ho

DEBORAH MORTIMER

May 27, 20211 min read

7 Benefits of Reading Aloud to Children

7 Benefits of Reading Aloud to Children

7 Benefits of Reading Aloud to Children

DEBORAH MORTIMER

May 27, 20210 min read

Book Review: Andrew Career Day Series, by Tiffany Obeng

Book Review: Andrew Career Day Series, by Tiffany Obeng

Book Review: Andrew Career Day Series, by Tiffany Obeng

DEBORAH MORTIMER

May 27, 20211 min read

What is an LCCN and Why Do I Need It?

What is an LCCN and Why Do I Need It?

What is an LCCN and Why Do I Need It?

DEBORAH MORTIMER

May 19, 20213 min read

They Tried

They Tried

They Tried

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Jun 20, 20201 min read

What Do You Mean This is No Longer Baby Weight?

What Do You Mean This is No Longer Baby Weight?

What Do You Mean This is No Longer Baby Weight?

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Oct 8, 20185 min read

Fearlessly Free Hair

Fearlessly Free Hair

Fearlessly Free Hair

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Oct 2, 20186 min read

Fearlessness of Youth

Fearlessness of Youth

Fearlessness of Youth

DEBORAH MORTIMER

Sep 25, 20184 min read

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