Anti-Racist Books for Elementary and Middle Schools
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 [...]
Stephen Shaskan: Grabbing Young Readers with Graphic Novels
Power of Curiosity: Guest Post by Darshana Khiani
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 [...]
Magdalena Mora: Learning to Lean on Imagination
Treasure Maps to Emotional Resonance: Guest Post by Kim Tomsic
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 [...]
Gary Paulsen: “Everything I Am Is Because of Books”
Helping Young Nonfiction Writers Dig Deep: Guest Post by Melissa Stewart
You may wonder why fifty of today’s leading children’s nonfiction authors have come together to write a book for educators. After all, our target audience is usually young readers. It’s because [...]