Recommended Reading: Picture Book Writing

School's out! And the kids are sure to love coming home to these stories. These picture books are entertaining and educational for every age. Our Judges Mac Barnett, Ted… More

This Book is Not a Car

When my husband and I started writing young adult novels 20 years ago, I never expected our biggest obstacle to be the Nervous Parent. I think that’s because I… More

Morningloria

Morningloriawe ran long distancesvolunteered with dogsfound our cars in towing yardsacross town from our apartmentswaited in vestibulesof county jails for daughterstaken by accidentjust long enough tofantasize about a futuretaking… More

CYAB Trip to New Orleans: November 09

Writers are used to doing presentations or writer’s workshops at various schools. Usually it’s a one-to-one experience. Let me tell you, as one of our three-year-old nieces says: more… More

St. Joseph’s Library Relocation

Through the initiative of member Fatima Shaik, the Children's/Young Adult Book Authors Committee helped move an elementary school library from St. Joseph's School in Greenwich Village, New York City,… More