Anne-Marie Strohman

Start your week with this great writing kid lit tip from @JackieWoodson, who recommends reading mentor texts slowly. Which book will you read slowly to try out Woodson's advice? #kidlit #amwriting #amwritingkidlit #kidlitwriters

Today's quote comes from @KateDiCamillo : "Writing is seeing. It is paying attention." What do you see when you write? #amwriting #amwritingkidlit #kidlitwriters

In my next newsletter, I'm giving away a bundle of #STEM books! Win all three books, signed by me: HAPPY PAWS (LAYLA AND THE BOTS #1), ALPHABOT, and BLINK AND BLOCK BUILD A FORT (FRIENDBOTS #3)! Plus free activities to accompany these books! Sign up: bit.ly/46lXUkY

Try out middle grade! Join KidLit Craft founder Anne-Marie Strohman (MFA) for an 8-week class this fall on making the leap from writing picture books to breaking into middle grade. Interest form here: bit.ly/writingMG2024 Questions? Send a DM! #kidlit #kidlitwriters #amwriting

@KidLitCraft Top of my TBR pile? CRASHING INTO YOU by @rocky_writes!

Today's writing wisdom comes from Rocky Callen, author of "A Breath Too Late" and "Crashing Into You." Read more about Rocky's process for writing short stories. kidlitcraft.com/crafting-the-s… #kidlit #kidlitwriters #amwriting

Book trailers are super effective at getting kids excited about a particular book. Look for "The Doughnut Fix" and "The Doughnut King" trailers on YouTube—and stay tuned for the trailer for my upcoming book, "All the Ways to Go"! #tipsforreaders @jejanowitz/video/7390450146619755822?_r=1&u_code=e9a9a63l40mc84&preview_pb=0&sharer_language=en&_d=e7i9l6keag0bel&share_item_id=7390450146619755822&source=h5_m×tamp=1720723891&ug_btm=b5171,b2878&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAAJ2yOk4Al8of3Sw6_ERbXvAGL5fBMEHg_XtkFlnmWqKUi98brzEw9BM3hrZBjGkIz&utm_source=copy&social_share_type=0&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&tt_from=copy&user_id=7263660117920564270&enable_checksum=1&share_link_id=59D587A0-39E2-44EF-877D-F20A4A0E91DD&share_app_id=1233" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tiktok.com/@jejanowitz/vi…

I'm having coast to coast parties for AVA LIN!!! So excited to add an East Coast event, where I'll be in conversation with @Jarrett_Lerner at @newtonvillebks on June 20 at 6pm! And don't miss me w/ @ChristineNEvans at @LindenTreeBooks on June 9 at 11am! bit.ly/454aNQ2

My new middle-grade novel THE STRANGE WONDERS OF ROOTS is out in the world today! 😊🌳 This story about chosen family and the power of community is very close to my heart and I'm so excited to share it with you. Learn more / order online: evangriffithbooks.com/the-strange-wo…

Registration is open for our Summer and Fall 2024 classes! Writing MG for PB Authors is designed for experienced picture book writers who want to try their hand at middle grade. More info at bit.ly/writingMG2024

Buffalo Flats: Update kidlitcraft.com/buffalo-flats-…

Buffalo Flats, Ep. 3: Opening Chapter kidlitcraft.com/buffalo-flats-…

Earlier this year, my short story "What You Don't Know Now" came out from Black Fox Literary Magazine. I had such a great experience working with them, and I love that they champion YA Lit. I just heard that they nominated my story for the Pushcart Prize! Thanks @blackfoxlit!

You can also find it here: kidlitcraft.podbean.com/e/buffalo-flat…

Find Episode 3 of our @kidlitcraft series on Martine Leavitt's YA novel Buffalo Flats wherever you listen to podcasts. This one's on the Opening Chapter. @writingnutt breaks down how to hook your readers and set up your entire novel.

And I highly recommend this Highlights class on writing short stories for MG and YA readers taught by @norawritesbooks and Rob Costello: highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/intro…

My short story "What You Don't Know Now" is featured on this list of 10 short stories: highlightsfoundation.org/2023/12/14/10-…

How to Write a Novel in 12 Episodes: @writingnutt and @amstrwriter have been hard at work on a podcast series that breaks down Martine Leavitt’s YA novel Buffalo Flats. The first 2 episodes of the KidLit Craft podcast are up! Find wherever you listen.) #kidlitcraft #amwriting

I’ve been working on a podcast with @writingnutt this fall, and it’s finally out in the world! Give it a listen! Erin is very smart about writing, and we’re talking about Martine Leavitt’s stellar YA novel, Buffalo Flats. #kidlitcraft #amwriting

Excited to take part in this giveaway organized by @annmrose! Critiques and beta readers definitely helped me when I was getting started querying & I look forward to seeing the query and pages of the winner. I write MG and YA but am happy to critique all categories/genres. 😀