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From ABCs to Sweet Conversations: Meet Children’s Author Jennifer Longman

For Jennifer Longman, writing children’s books grew naturally out of years spent reading, learning, and working with children. As an aunt, godmother, and great-aunt, she has been surrounded by young readers within her own family, while her experience babysitting, working as a nanny, and tutoring children has given her plenty of opportunities to see which

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Meet the Author: T. Thomas Seelig on Storytelling, Resilience, and “The Extra Ordinary Life of Henrey Dragon”

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There are authors who write children’s books, and then there are authors like Teresa “T” Thomas Seelig — a self-described “circle thinker” whose picture book, The Extra Ordinary Life of Henrey Dragon, has already found its way into classrooms, earned a Literary Titan award, and moved 54 first- and third-graders at Black Lake Elementary to

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Illustrator Jhunny Moralde: Showing the Emotions and Personalities of the Characters

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Jhunny Moralde is a children’s book illustrator from the Philippines. His fun artworks have made a lot of BookBildr authors smile and helped bring out the unique personalities of the characters. Here, we’re going to share with you Jhunny’s answers to our questions. Tell us a bit about yourself. I’m Jhunny Moralde, an ordinary guy

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Interview with Children’s Book Illustrator Maruf Hasan

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Maruf Hasan is a children’s book illustrator and artist from Bangladesh. He works in a variety of styles, his favorites being semi-realistic and cartoon styles. Maruf has over 100 published books. BookBildr: Tell us a bit about yourself. Maruf: Hi, I’m Maruf and I work as a full-time digital artist. I live in Bangladesh, it’s

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Interview with Children’s Author Dawn Doig: “Find Something That Inspires You”

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Dawn Doig is a Canadian children’s author, audiologist and teacher living and working in Cameroon. Her books teach children to celebrate differences, accept others, and enjoy life. Her books can be found on Amazon and other stores (one is even published in Mongolian). BookBildr: You’re an audiologist and a teacher. So, what exactly does an

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Interview with Children’s Book Illustrator Rachael Elizabeth Sligo

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Rachael Elizabeth Sligo is an artist and children’s book illustrator from Northumberland, UK. She’s also a primary teacher and a mum of two beautiful girls. Her charming and gentle illustrations make you remember your own childhood and help you see the world in a new, better light. Read our interview with Rachael and don’t forget

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Interview with A.R. Hetherington: “Writing Might Take Over Your Life”

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A.R. Hetherington is a children’s fantasy writer born and raised in Northern Ireland, now living in the English countryside. Her captivating adventure books for the junior and middle-grade age range received great reviews from children, parents, and teachers. If you love time travel, fantastic creatures, quests, fearless friendships, magic and mystery, then head over to

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