Candlewick Press New Books

I have four new books I'm excited to review. I am going to start reading them tomorrow so I will review them after I finish reading them. One book is called The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt written by Megan McDonald. In fact, they are all written by Megan. The others are called The Holly Joliday, Stink and the Great guinea Pig Express and Judy Moody Goes to College. 

I am thrilled to have a chance to review these books published by Candlewick Press. Stay tuned!

New Video on CBI Clubhouse

Here's a link to the informative Jon Bard's website. I recorded a video on his site commenting on his informative tips for children's authors. I hope you enjoy the site as much as I do.

http://cbiclubhouse.com/2009/07/write-for-success-7-tips-for-childrens-book-writers/

All the best,

Lily Erlic

Children's Author

Review of books from Dawn Publications

In the Trees, Honey Bees by Lori Mortensen and illustrated by Cris Arbo is a book for children ages 4 to 10. It begins, "Morning light. Warm and bright. In the trees, Honeybees!" Being a children's author who rhymes, I appreciate the concise and tight rhymes of the book. There is an economy of words that is appealing. It is to the point, educational and entertaining at the same time. The illustrations are detailed and lively as well. I recommend this book and give it four books out of five books!

There's a Babirusa in My Bathtub Fact and Fancy about Curious Creatures by Maxine Rose Schur and Illustrated by Michael S. Maydak is a book for children ages 7 to 12 years old. There are rhymes in this book too featuring animals like a babirusa, Civet, Colugo and Dingo to name a few. Here's an example of a rhyme in the book, 

Matamata waiting all alone, 

Looking like a leafy stone.

Along comes a fish and bites his back

Thinking leaves are a tasty snack 

I give this book three and 1/2 books out of five books.

 

Writing Books for Children

Are you starting out? Do you want to start writing for children? It's not easy but you can do it! With patience, perserverence and consistency, you could write a whole picture book or short story for a magazine.

What do you do? Where do you go to begin such a task? The simplest of all materials but they are the main materials, are a pen and paper. What are these you ask? Today, in a world filled with technology, these items are becoming passe. But I think pen and paper are the fundamentals of any good writer. You can put them in your purse or pocket and go anywhere with them without having to carry a laptop. Some people can not even afford a laptop, the pen and paper are inexpensive. Sometimes they are free too. Some business' give out free pens and there is always paper around too. 

My powerpoint presentation explains the 'where to start' process in detail and will guide you to a children's writing experience. It's called Children's Book Course-Where to Start? Tips on what to do and how to begin your path to writing books for children.

For more information, e-mail me at lily.erlic@shaw.ca

New Blogspot

Hello again!

I'm excited because I just thought of a new idea for my blog. I thought it would be great to connect other authors and illustrators blogs to my blog. Here's one that I discovered so far.

www.rdchildrensbooks.blogspot.com 

Dawn Phillips is the author, illustrator of this blog. Check it out. Please send me your children's writer's favorite blogs too.

New Beginner's Children's Writing Course-Where to start?

     I am working on a new course called Children's Book Course- Where to start? Tips on what to do and how to begin your path to writing books for children. Some people wonder how can I begin my children's writing career? Well this powerpoint presentation can steer you in the right direction. It will give you tips on what to do and how to begin your journey to writing books for children. It will give you the encouragement you need to press forward and to keep trying until you succeed. Payment through paypal $10.00

     For more information e-mail me at lily.erlic@shaw.ca

Give it Your All!

Give it Your All! What am I referring to? When writing for children, write with all your heart and passion. I believe that is the way to go. What do you think?
I try to do this myself. When I am writing a book, I dive into my research and become immersed. I try to live and breath what I am writing for a while. Sometimes, of course, I come up for breath. Every word has to have meaning and every sentence needs to be perfected before I can say it is completed. I do try my best. I try to give it my all.