Fellow Kid Lit writer Tonnye Fletcher is launching a new blog series called PBJamz, where she'll explore all the magical connections between picture books and music.
In preparation for her endeavor, she held a logo design contest. She wanted an image that included picture books, musical elements, and bonus points for including a nod to peanut butter and jelly. These are ALL some of my favorite things, so I got to work on an entry. I'm delighted to say that my logo was the winner! What an honor to have my artwork attached to what is sure to become a popular Kid Lit hub of information and inspiration. Make sure you head over to Tonnye's blog to subscribe to the PBJamz newsletter--you won't want to miss out on any of the fun! And keep me in mind if you ever have a similar need -- I'm open for commissioned projects!
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Susanna Hill is hosting yet another holiday kid lit writing contest, and this time the theme is... a holiday contest! Below is an excerpt from my entry, and a little illustration I made to go with it. Make sure to check out Susanna's blog to read the others! Solstice Skatersby Allison Strick
Deep underground, Mole awoke to the tell-tale sounds of winter’s arrival: muted trumpets, tinkling bells, the scrape of skates carving the frozen pond overhead. The Solstice Mice Skating Competition. Other years, Mole had dug deeper, away from the cute and graceful forest creatures. I’m not one of them. But tonight, Mole found himself tunneling closer. They can’t stop me from listening in. It's time for another kid lit contest: Halloweensie, hosted by Susanna Hill. The challenge: write an eensie-weensie 100-word Halloweenie story, using the words goodies, glow-in-the-dark, and goosebumps. Here's my entry! Who Cares if it's Cold?99 words I was supposed to be a glow-in-the-dark jellyfish. Floaty. Beachy. Then it snowed. Look, I’m twelve. This is my last year of trick-or-treating, and I refuse to wear a musty old coat over my costume! When Dad drops me off, I’ll give a cozy wave and then kick the coat to the curb. I’m going down in goose-bumpy glory! “T-t-trick-or-treat!”
Maybe I’ll drape it over my shoulders. “Thh-th-thank you!” One arm in? “H-h-happy Halloween!” Zzzzip! It’s so annoying when Dad’s right. But these pockets do hold extra goodies. And at least I’m the only glow-in-the-parka smellyfish on the street! |
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