By providing our children with great literature we can nurture the readers, writers, and thinkers of the future. Although writing for kids is a lot of fun, it should not be taken lightly. They demand entertainment, and we must provide it, but they also deserve real art — literature that is deep, fresh, beautiful, and challenging.
~ Molly Beth Griffin

New Brighton LibraryThis week was Children’s Book Week, and in celebration I read Loon Baby to over 70 kids plus their grown-ups at Ramsey County Libraries.  We did some loon dancing and some book making, and talked about bugs and birds and butterflies.  Here are some great photos from North St. Paul and New Brighton libraries!

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Welcome Loft Conference Attendees!

April 30, 2012

Thanks to everyone who came to the Loft’s Children’s and YA Literature Conference last weekend.  It was a really inspiring conference and I was thrilled to meet so many dedicated writers.  I hope to be seeing some of you at the Picture Book Writers’ Salon on the first Wednesday of the month.  Let me know if [...]

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Join me for a Picture Book Writers’ Salon!

February 5, 2012

It’s a FREE community gathering of picture book writers of all levels who want to support one another’s new endeavors and generate energy around picture book writing in the Twin Cities.  Let’s gather monthly to mix and mingle, keep each other up-to-date with news and announcements, share resources, discuss issues relevant to modern picture book writing, and [...]

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Register now for my new ONLINE picture book writing class!

October 17, 2011

No matter where you are or what your schedule looks like, YOU can make it to my new ONLINE picture book writing class.  Look here for more details.  Class starts in February, but secure your spot now! Or, check out the online mentorships now available from the Loft!  I’m excited to be a part of [...]

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CorAzon reading this SUNDAY, August 21!

August 18, 2011

Join me for a fun morning of books, bubbles, chalk, and snacks! I’ll be reading at CorAzon in Minneapolis this Sunday morning, August 21, at 10am. Hope to see you and your kiddos there! Find more info here: Children’s Summer Book Reading

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