Watch author/illustrator Gilbert Ford as he creates incredible die cut dioramas used to illustrate his picture book, The Marvelous Thing That Came From a Spring . For more on Gilbert Ford visit http://www.simonandschuster.biz/authors/Gilbert-Ford/401417801...

New York Times bestselling author Ainsley Earhardt talks about the inspiration for her second picture book, Through Your Eyes , a sweet new book that celebrates everyday wonders and miracles. For more on journalist and author Ainsley Earhardt visit http...

When bestselling children's author Sheri Fink happened upon her first book idea, she didn't know anything about the publishing world. She had attended a writing conference for a friend and ended up using the advice and information for herself once...

Deciding which publishing path to pursue can be overwhelming and difficult. Award-winning children's author Hayley Rose recommends that authors understand their end goal before choosing a path. What do you hope to get out of publishing your work? For...

Deciding which publishing path to pursue can be overwhelming and difficult. Award-winning children's author Hayley Rose recommends that authors understand their end goal before choosing a path. What do you hope to get out of publishing your work? For...

When co-authors Felicia Low-Jimenez and Adan Jimenez (A.J. Low) started writing their middle-grade series Sherlock Sam together, they alternated writing the chapters. After the first few books, they progressed to each writing a few chapters at a time...

Felicia Low-Jimenez and Adan Jimenez (A.J. Low), co-authors of the Singaporean middle-grade book series Sherlock Sam , both grew up reading a lot of mystery books such as Nancy Drew and The Famous 5 . When they were presented with an opportunity to write...

Co-authors Felicia Low-Jimenez and Adan Jimenez (A.J. Low) spend a lot of time visiting schools to discuss their award-winning, middle-grade book series Sherlock Sam . They work with a dedicated school distributor in Singapore to schedule most events...

As with most careers and ventures, being a writer comes with both pros and cons. Felicia Low-Jimenez and Adan Jimenez (A.J. Low), co-authors of the Singaporean middle-grade book series Sherlock Sam , grew up with a passion for reading and writing. They...

Middle-grade readers can be a tough audience for authors to reach because they aren't active online like young adult and adult readers. Former seventh grade English teacher and author Laura Martin has found school visits to be one of best ways to create...