At-A-Glance Title: Unicorns NOT Wanted Author-Illustrator: Fred BluntSeries: NoneAudience: Ages 4-8 Genre: Picture BookRelease Date: May 02, 2023 This book reminds me of: The unicorn, wild west setting, and interjecting characters remind me of the Lego movies. Review Unicorns NOT Wanted takes a no-unicorns-allowed stance on storytelling. But try telling a unicorn and her pugContinueContinue reading “Book Review: Unicorns NOT Wanted”
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Book Review: Rot, the Cutest in the World
At-A-Glance Title: Rot, the Cutest in the World Author-Illustrator: Ben ClantonSeries: Rot, the Mutant PotatoSeries #: 1 Genre: Picture BookAudience: Ages 4-8Release Date: December 19, 2017 This book reminds me of: Content: Picture of a potato with a butt. Review Rot is over confident in the beginning until he sees the other contestants. He comparesContinueContinue reading “Book Review: Rot, the Cutest in the World”
Super Doople and Listening as a Creative
It’s not easy for me to put this into words, please know I’m doing my best. Super Doople began as a fun and silly superhero twist on the Humpty Dumpty story. I often smiled as I worked on it, thinking of egg puns and adding details to the artwork—like Humpty’s cake shop or Little DoopleContinueContinue reading “Super Doople and Listening as a Creative”
Book Review: The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors
At-A-Glance Title: The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors Author: Drew DaywaltIllustrator: Adam RexSeries: None Genre: Picture BookAudience: Ages 4-8Release Date: April 4, 2017 This book reminds me of: The clever use of humor and interesting story perspective remind me of the Bad Seed by John Jory, illustrated by Pete Oswald. Content: One instance of theContinueContinue reading “Book Review: The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors”
Launch Plan Experiment
It’s time for another experiment! This one is a plan to launch three books in eight months, and I hope you find it helpful. From January to September (I’m late posting), I’ll apply everything I’ve learned about publishing and launching books in the last four years to release two picture books and one middle-grade book.ContinueContinue reading “Launch Plan Experiment”
K.A. Cummins 