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Author Spotlights

Most of the time, I'm at my computer typing away—just like now!—but sometimes I do a virtual hop, skip, and a jump over to a blog hosted by terrific children's authors such as Kirby Larsen, Cynthia Leitich Smith, and Storystorm's Tara Lazar. Sometimes I stop by to answer questions, sometimes they're reviewing one of my super awesome books, and sometimes I'm a guest blogger discussing the ins and outs of writing for children. Instead of repeating everything I've ever said about everything right here, click on the links to get the full story. 

Picture Book Biographies

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Edward Gorey

 

LitLinks: 3 Ways to Explore the Literary Nonsense of Edward Gorey

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Discover the Best Books  -The Best Children's Books about People Who Made a Difference by Lori Mortensen. 

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James Preller's Blog - A Conversation with Lori Mortensen about Edward Gorey and the Craft of Writing Picture Book Biographies

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Buttons & Figs: Gorey Nonsense with Author Lori Mortensen

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Writing for Kids (While Raising Them): It's All Nonsense! Lori Mortensen's New Book About Edward Gorey

 

Kirby Larsen's Friend Friday: Nonsense! The Curious Story of Edward Gorey

 

Isabella Bird

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Straight from the SourceLori Mortensen on Writing Historical Nonfiction

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Pragmatic Mom: Seven Picture Books About Women Who Dared

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LitLinks: Isabella Bird Red Notebook Challenge

 

Kirby Larsen's Friend Friday: Away with Words

 

Peachtree Author Interview: Away with Words

 

Tara Lazar's Storystorm: Writing Picture Book Bios

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StorySnug: Lori Mortensen Talks About Isabella Bird

 

24 Carrot Writing: Interview with Lori Mortensen, Away with Words

 

Only Picture Books: Isabella Bird Educational Activities, and more!

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