children’s books

In the first blog of my two-part blog series, I addressed the question of why I write children’s literature. You can view that blog by clicking here! This week, I wanted to address a key point about writing children’s books, and I also want to share a few points that…

How to write a children’s book

21 Jun, 2018 in Books / KidLit / writing tagged blog series / children's books / Writing by Carmela Dutra

“What do you do for a living?” For me, this is an awkward question to answer. Why? It shouldn’t be. I am very proud that I am a professional photographer of 10 years and counting. I’m even more ecstatic to share that I am an award-winning published author and illustrator…

Why Do You Write Children’s Books?

14 Jun, 2018 in KidLit / writing tagged Author / children's books / Writing Tips by Carmela Dutra

For some readers, it’s a sense of intimacy while reading; having a special bond with the book in their hands. For some, reading is a way of staving off boredom. Others seek solace through books. Still, others are looking for edification or information. To me, reading is opening the…

What does reading mean to you?

14 Jul, 2016 in Books / Children / Parenting / Reading tagged Baby / children's books / Lessons / questions by Carmela Dutra

I always enjoy hearing from fellow authors and how things are going for them. I find it fascinating how things happened to come together for them, how they ended where they are, why they continue etc. We may be fellow children’s authors, but everyone has a unique story. One that…

Author Interview with JD Holiday

26 Jun, 2016 in Guest Blogger / Interview / KidLit tagged Author / children's books / Interview / JD Holiday / kidlit by Carmela Dutra

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