Recently we have experienced the perfect storm of a global pandemic and racial injustice that has put both these issues at the forefront of our collective consciousness. It is hard for many [...]
Where do stories come from? Inspiration. Well, where does inspiration come from? Some might think it just plops into your head like a lightning bolt. After eleven years of writing, I’ve learned [...]
by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist The bond between a father and daughter is very unique. Fathers lay the foundation of love, trust, and security for [...]
How do authors balance all of the elements required to make a great children’s book? In this guest post on the Mackin Community Blog, author Kim Tomsic walks us through finding the heart of a [...]
by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist Being a mother is hard work! Yet, it is the most rewarding role I’ll ever have. Mother’s Day is a time I reflect [...]
Every kid loves learning about animals: the ones they want to cuddle, the ones they want to run away from, and the ones that can be gross sometimes. Having a variety of high-interest books in [...]
Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey are a dynamic duo of brothers who are making a serious splash in the picture book world. Their first book, The Old Truck, won several awards and received multiple [...]
This year’s International Women’s Day campaign theme is #ChooseToChallenge. The IWD website states, “A challenged world is an alert world. Individually, we’re all responsible for our own thoughts [...]
