Gotta thank the talented Andy J. Smith for my new banner, based upon one of my current [zany] projects. Andy has been a fan of this blog and finally friended me on Facebook (what were you waiting for, dude? LOL). I checked out his illustrations and FLIPPED over them. And BA-BAM (I am totally stealing that from Leigh-Allyn Baker)–there you have it–a new banner designed by Andy. Thanks! Be sure to check Andy out, he’s amazing!
Winner of the 2018 Irma S. Black Award and the SCBWI Crystal Kite!
As a children's book author and mother of two, I'm pushing a stroller along the path to publication. I collect shiny doodads on the journey and share them here. You've found a kidlit treasure box.
My Picture Books
COMING SOON:
illus by Melissa Crowton
Tundra/PRH Canada
June 4, 2019
THE UPPER CASE:
TROUBLE IN CAPITAL CITY
illus by Ross MacDonald
Disney*Hyperion
October 1, 2019
FOUR WAYS TO TRAP A LEPRECHAUN
illus by Vivienne To
HarperCollins
Spring 2020
THE WHIZBANG WORDBOOK
illustrator TBA
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
August 2020
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January 10, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Susanna Leonard Hill
How fantastic! I love it!
January 10, 2012 at 1:35 pm
Lori Alexander
It’s super cute! Love it!
January 10, 2012 at 1:36 pm
Sharyn Marston
That’s a great banner! And I’ve just looked at Andy’s other work — you’re right, he’s amazing!
January 10, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Julie
AWESOME! Going to check out Andy’s site right now.
January 10, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Mona Pease
OMGosh! I love that anner.
January 10, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Donna Shepherd
Fun banner!
January 10, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Cathy Mealey
Awesome! I will miss the skater girl from time to time…
January 10, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Sue Heavenrich
really cool! zany and totally perfect
January 10, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Loni Edwards
Looks great! Awesome job Andy!
January 10, 2012 at 1:48 pm
the writ and the wrote
Love it!
January 10, 2012 at 1:53 pm
karen
i really like the pink (unicorn?) creature on the left! andy’s artwork is great. when i clicked on one of his books, i didn’t realize at first that it’s a dummy and hasn’t been published yet–it reminded me of your post about making picture book dummies to help when writing, so i’ll be re-reading that and getting to work on one of my PiBoIdMo ideas! thanks!
January 10, 2012 at 2:10 pm
Tara
Karen, that’s not just a unicorn, it’s a LOLLIPOP UNICORN! LOL
January 10, 2012 at 2:10 pm
redheadedstepchild64
I love it! The animals are so fun and whimsical!
January 10, 2012 at 2:14 pm
Corey Schwartz
Oh, so cute!
January 10, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Catherine Johnson
That is super!
January 10, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Lori Grusin Degman
Your new banner is amazing!!
January 10, 2012 at 4:04 pm
Sharon K Mayhew
Gorgeous!
January 10, 2012 at 5:00 pm
Tricia
Love it!
January 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm
sue crites
he does great work – super fun!
January 10, 2012 at 8:27 pm
Jennifer Rumberger
Love the banner (and the shout out, she just makes me laugh!).
January 10, 2012 at 11:04 pm
Marcie Colleen
I love it! Not only is it super colorful and fun but it also totally intrigues me as to what this new project of yours is. 😉
January 11, 2012 at 1:38 am
Marcy P.
He does AMAZING work! I’m kinda jealous, actually! LOL 🙂 All in love, of course. But seriously, NICE banner and fantastic artist!
January 11, 2012 at 2:10 am
viviankirkfield
Tara…very upbeat and full of pizzaz! Love it! I’ll go and visit Andy’s site.
January 11, 2012 at 3:09 am
Sandie Sing
Fabulous job, Mr. Andy! The colors are brilliant and lots of action. Love it!
January 11, 2012 at 7:04 am
thiskidreviewsbooks
One Word -AWESOME!
January 12, 2012 at 1:57 pm
Denise M. Bruce (@DeniseBruce22)
aww!! it’s sooo cute, Tara!!