Gribble’s Scribbles

Of 3,200 children’s books published last year, only 93 featured black characters—and the numbers weren’t great for Asians, American Indians, and Latinos either. What…

As we bound head long into a new and magnificent golden age of illustrated picture books, I feel it’s time to take a moment…

Last weekend, my family and I (Carolyn) took a short vacation to Santa Barbara. Anytime I’m visiting a city, I always love to find…

The Scenario: You’ve just snagged those coveted meetings all over town with network/studio executives and/or producers/showrunners. Whether it’s a meet and greet, pitching an…

Most people who start out wanting to write picture books have an idea with a bit of a point to it. It’s usually a…

Today I want to focus on one of the most magical family dinners ever portrayed. Faith Ringgold created her first children’s book, Tar Beach, winner…

Because my very favorite recording artist in middle school was Weird Al (yes, I was that hip in middle school), I give you a…

Since Douglas Preston began circulating a letter to other marquee and midlist authors late last month in an effort to remove writers from the Amazon-Hachette dispute, he…

Have you ever been asked this question: Why do you write? Or more importantly, have you ever asked yourself that? A fellow writer, Debbie LaCroix,…

Welcome to the weekly The Smart Set, where I share three smart pieces worth reading about the publishing and media industry. I also point to issues and questions raised, and welcome…