Tag Archives: Children’s literature

Mar10

Creative Juice #334

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Let me entertain you.

Chalk art.
101-year-old vet finally receives the recognition for her military service in WWII.
Free-motion quilting tutorials.
How people name their cats.
It seems an insult to call these minimalist quilts—a great deal of craftsmanship went into them.
This young man is an amazing crocheter. Check out his Instagram page.
I would never think of Mumbai as having Gothic architecture, but it does.
Some e-books on sale right now, for a limited time.
Deep in the forest.
I’m not sure if the giveaway has expired or not, but I thought you might be interested in this intriguing children’s book about the French resistance in World War II. (Update: Kathy says you can enter the giveaway through March 21st.)
Remarkable sculptures by Johnson Tsang.
Just for fun: bubbles.

Jun17

Creative Juice # 299

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Read and muse this weekend.

How to look great in pictures. I’m going to reread this article often.
More about dragonflies than I would ever have known to ask.
Is it just me, or is this a little dark for a children’s book?
She learned how to find incomparable treasures at thrift shops. She took her time and adhered to the same principles to find her true love.
Pretty quilts-in-progress.
Interesting sculptures.
Gorgeous antiquities.
A quilter categorizes her work according to design styles.
I used to ride the New York City subways in the 70s and 80s. These photos capture them the way I remember them.
Lovely photographs.
A man buys a painting for $15.3 million and promptly lends it to a museum.
Lovely quilts and thoughts on the quilting.

May13

Creative Juice #294

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Lots of articles for writers this week. And for non-writers as well.

Kids say the darnedest things. LOL
What one author does to get in the mood to write.
Beautiful photographs of children on this Instagram page.
Free quilt patterns! (I want to make Flock Party.)
Interesting modern sculptures.
Why representation in children’s literature is important.
How to create habits and routines that support your creativity.
Tips for revising your novel.
Jami Gold’s writing worksheets. Invaluable helpers.
How to give each of your characters a unique voice.
Have you wanted to do street photography, but aren’t sure what you are legally allowed to shoot?
If you’re an author, here’s how you can utilize Medium to market your book.

Mar11

Creative Juice #285

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Eye candy and brain activators.

I may have posted this before, but just in case you didn’t see it and you love crochet masterpieces . . .
A good way to store quilts.
Writing lessons from children.
Giant crepe paper flowers that look real.
Different ways to display your quilts.
Writers: revitalize your descriptions with vivid verbs.
The case for writing a poem a day.
Everything you ever wanted to know about Roquefort cheese, and more.
Gorgeous modern art quilts.
Amazing murals in Jersey City. They make me want to go there. . .
The power of children’s literature.
For authors seeking representation: here are some examples of successful queries.

Dec16

Video of the Week #336: Storytime

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Gather the kids! Send a link to your grandchildren.

Nov19

Creative Juice #269

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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It’s the weekend, baby! (A former college boyfriend used to tell me this every Friday afternoon.)

Quilts from the Pacific International Quilt Festival.
A quilter shares her thoughts about a newly-finished quilt.
Wonderful origami.
Don’t bother buying a bed for your cat.
A quick art history lesson focusing on Renaissance paintings.
Dripping with rugs.
An autistic student completes an assignment to write a poem, and earns a book contract for it.
An artist is entranced by a hand-scribed, hand-illustrated Ethiopian prayerbook.
Award-winning landscape photography.
Sketching trees.
I love this artist’s Instagram. Some posts are multi-drawing stories.
When your 94-year-old mother writes a children’s book and asks you to illustrate it, you can’t say no.

Apr23

Creative Juice #239

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Things that are pretty. Things that are funny. Things that took work.

When we lived in New Jersey, sometimes I took the bus to New York City to visit the Frick Museum. It’s so nice to be able to visit virtually.
This poem was written for NaPoWriMo. The prompt was “an interesting character’s to-do list.”
This organized quilter puts me to shame.
Oh, my. This lady has a wonderful wardrobe.
Do you want more followers on Twitter?
A DI Y video gone wrong.
The Boyce Thompson Arboretum is having an online art auction! Gorgeous art for a worthy cause. Bidding ends May 1.
A man captured an erupting volcano and the northern lights in a single photograph. Read what he had to do to get his once-in-a-lifetime shot.
Athletes in amazing split-screen video.
A quick walk through the New York Botanical Garden.
Do you remember the traditional children’s song, “Over in the Meadow?” Here’s a new picture book that you can read or sing to your little ones. And there’s a giveaway.
Gorgeous nature photos.

Mar26

Rest in Peace, Beverly Cleary

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Beverly Cleary, the beloved children’s author, passed away yesterday at age 104. She is especially remembered for her series about Ramona Quimby.

Dec24

Guest Post: Merry Christmas by Kathy Temean

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Thank you to Kathy Temean and to Writing and Illustrating for these beautiful Christmas images and lovely accompanying music.

Writing and Illustrating

CHERYL PILGRIM: Being featured on Illustrator Saturday Janruary 11, 2020.

KATE COSGROVE: FEATURED ON ILLUSTRATOR SATURDAY.

DEBORAH MELMAN: FEATURED ON ILLUSTRATOR SATURDAY.

FRANCE BRASSARD:FEATURED ON ILLUSTRATOR SATURDAY

Sleigh Ride

Jing, Jing, Jing Jingle,
the bells mix and mingle
with clip-clopping hooves as we glide,
on a sleigh sliding silently,
winding a path
on a shadowy, whispery ride

Toes tap and tingle,
as jingle bells jingle,
a single brave horse leads the way.
We snuggle together
like sleepy snowbirds
at the end of this best Christmas Day.
By Carol Murray

JIM STARR: FEATURED ON ILLUSTRATOR SATURDAY.

RUTH SANDERSON: FEATURED ON ILLUSTRATOR SATURDAY.

RENE GRAEF: FEATURED ON ILLUSTRATOR SATURDAY.

TIEMDOW PHUMIRUK:FEATURED ON ILLUSTRATOR SATURDAY.

HOW BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS

By Eileen Spinelli

How beautiful these wintry nights,

scented trees and twinkling lights,

ribboned gifts, stocking hung,

cookies baked and carols sung.

How…

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Oct23

Creative Juice #213

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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A dozen articles to inspire you this weekend.

The incomparable photographs of Annie Liebovitz.
Zentangle houses.
Animal photos that will make you laugh.
If you give a quilter some fabric. . .
Why four writers chose to start blogging.
Travel sketches from a couple of years ago.
If you’re a baby boomer, these are the top 10 albums you probably own (or maybe you need to buy them).
This list of books to read with children includes old favorites from my kids’ childhoods and new books that make me wish I had grandkids to read to.
Four ways to make your writing persuasive.
Don’t you just hate it when you hear a noise in your house that you just can’t identify?
A lay-off from the corporate world gave this artist the motivation to start a new career.
Someday I’d like to draw on the wall like this.