Category Archives: Mission Possible

Launched!

Posted on September 2, 2012 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

I have always preached (to the members of my critique group, in particular) the importance of celebrating. Nice rejection letter? Celebrate! You sent out your manuscript? Celebrate! An editor said ‘gedzundheit’ when you sneezed all over her lapel? Celebrate! (After … Continue reading →

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Improvising

Posted on July 17, 2012 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

The following essay, about preparing for school visits, appeared in our SCBWI region’s quarterly newsletter, but I thought I’d share it here as well: Looking for a Way to Prepare for Classroom Visits? Improvise! By Madelyn Rosenberg When my kids sang … Continue reading →

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Cover

Posted on April 19, 2012 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

I thought I’d go ahead and post the cover of Happy Birthday, Tree, illustrated by the fabulous Jana Christy. I love her work, especially her springtime art and her punk rock paper dolls. And I want pretty much every outfit I’ve … Continue reading →

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Ambassadors

Posted on January 11, 2012 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Walter Dean Myers, whom Jon Scieszka called a cross between “Darth Vader and Pat the Bunny,” was inducted yesterday as the new ambassador of children’s literature. The event was held in the Library of Congress’ Thomas Jefferson Building. (That’s the … Continue reading →

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Musical welcome for Forget-Her-Nots

Posted on March 2, 2010 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Lordy, March is a a busy month for my friends with books! Today I am happy to welcome not just a book, but a FIRST BOOK, by Arlington’s Amy Brecount White. The story is about a girl who discovers a … Continue reading →

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