Sharon O. Blumberg
@sharoliv.bsky.social
Former Spanish and Language Arts teacher. Currently, General Interest and Children's Writer-generally nature-themed
URL: www.sharonoblumbergauthor.com
URL: www.sharonoblumbergauthor.com
I am so proud to repost from my writer's site, this interview I did with Tracy Vonder Brink for Children's Book Insider in April of 2025.
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Author Interview With Tracy Vonder Brink - Sharon's Stories and Articles
Tracy Vonder Brink Makes Nonfiction Accessible to Readers Of All Ages This interview originally appeared in the April 2025 issue, Children’s Book Insider, the Children’s Writing Monthly, www.WriteForK...
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September 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I am so proud to repost from my writer's site, this interview I did with Tracy Vonder Brink for Children's Book Insider in April of 2025.
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We're honored to have two #kidlit legends interviewed in this month's issue of CBI, the wonderful Lois Lowry and Katherine Paterson. We'll share some of their wisdom over the next few days.
September 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We're honored to have two #kidlit legends interviewed in this month's issue of CBI, the wonderful Lois Lowry and Katherine Paterson. We'll share some of their wisdom over the next few days.
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We're honored to have two #kidlit legends interviewed in this month's issue of CBI, the wonderful Lois Lowry and Katherine Paterson. We'll share some of their wisdom over the next few days.
September 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We're honored to have two #kidlit legends interviewed in this month's issue of CBI, the wonderful Lois Lowry and Katherine Paterson. We'll share some of their wisdom over the next few days.
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We're honored to have two #kidlit legends interviewed in this month's issue of CBI, the wonderful Lois Lowry and Katherine Paterson. We'll share some of their wisdom over the next few days.
September 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
We're honored to have two #kidlit legends interviewed in this month's issue of CBI, the wonderful Lois Lowry and Katherine Paterson. We'll share some of their wisdom over the next few days.
The Secret School - Chapter 1
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The Secret School - Chapter 1
written by Avi - illustrated by Brian Floca
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August 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The Secret School - Chapter 1
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www.girlpowerhour.weebly.com #GirlPowerHour Can't wait for this exciting online conference on Oct. 11!
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July 27, 2025 at 11:52 PM
www.girlpowerhour.weebly.com #GirlPowerHour Can't wait for this exciting online conference on Oct. 11!
Purposeful Page Turns in Picture Books writersrumpus.com/2018/03/09/p...
Purposeful Page Turns in Picture Books
Looking to engage your reader and increase the emotional tension in your picture book? Write a purposeful page turn.
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July 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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"If I sit very-very still - they won't notice me"
May 25, 2025 at 8:38 PM
"If I sit very-very still - they won't notice me"
A killdeer bird is chasing a turkey vulture for getting too close to the Killdeer's nest, around a local lake near me. This is part of the setting for a picture book I'm working on.
May 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
A killdeer bird is chasing a turkey vulture for getting too close to the Killdeer's nest, around a local lake near me. This is part of the setting for a picture book I'm working on.
Similar to my developing picture book. Homeowners or park workers imbedded stakes into the ground, so that the lawn mowers would see them. Four eggs securely rest, (if you look carefully) in the center. The parent birds sometimes step aside to cool the eggs from excessive heat.
May 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Similar to my developing picture book. Homeowners or park workers imbedded stakes into the ground, so that the lawn mowers would see them. Four eggs securely rest, (if you look carefully) in the center. The parent birds sometimes step aside to cool the eggs from excessive heat.
Milkweed-the only plant Monarch Butterflies and caterpillars need and eat. In my picture book manuscript, Perla talks about this to one of her classmates in Perla And Her Flying Backpack-An Idea Takes Flight. (photo credit, permission by Terry Murphy on Pixabay.)
May 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Milkweed-the only plant Monarch Butterflies and caterpillars need and eat. In my picture book manuscript, Perla talks about this to one of her classmates in Perla And Her Flying Backpack-An Idea Takes Flight. (photo credit, permission by Terry Murphy on Pixabay.)
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The Plot Lab is happening this Friday! Everyone who registers also gets access to Damon Suede's recent webinar, The Genre Plot: Unpacking the Universal Truths of Narrative. A terrific opportunity to dig into the building blocks of Story and apply to your own WIP.
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April 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The Plot Lab is happening this Friday! Everyone who registers also gets access to Damon Suede's recent webinar, The Genre Plot: Unpacking the Universal Truths of Narrative. A terrific opportunity to dig into the building blocks of Story and apply to your own WIP.
app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...
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FYI, MG & YA writers, @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social and I are teaching a mini class with @highlightsfound.bsky.social next week on short fiction! It's on 4/7 and 4/9, all virtual, and only $59. More info and registration here: highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/int...
Intro to Writing Short Fiction: A Two-Night Mini for MG & YA Authors - Highlights Foundation
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March 31, 2025 at 8:02 PM
FYI, MG & YA writers, @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social and I are teaching a mini class with @highlightsfound.bsky.social next week on short fiction! It's on 4/7 and 4/9, all virtual, and only $59. More info and registration here: highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/int...
alaynekaychristian.wordpress.com/2025/01/11/l... This is such a wonderful article featuring Lynne Marie's journey to traditional publishing. You definitely can't stop believing in this process!
LYNNE MARIE’S ‘LONG AND WINDING ROAD’ to Traditional Publication–Plus a fabulous giveaway!
Today’s guest post comes from Lynne Marie. She shares the story of her twenty-five year journey to traditional picture book publication. And what a journey it has been! After reading Lynne Ma…
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January 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
alaynekaychristian.wordpress.com/2025/01/11/l... This is such a wonderful article featuring Lynne Marie's journey to traditional publishing. You definitely can't stop believing in this process!
On December 8th at 4-5:30 Central Time, I'll be sharing and reading a short personal essay/prose poem for Network Virtual Salon. Please see the link here, to register.
December 2, 2024 at 3:11 PM
On December 8th at 4-5:30 Central Time, I'll be sharing and reading a short personal essay/prose poem for Network Virtual Salon. Please see the link here, to register.
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Check out this fabulous free Children's Book Academy workshopping webinar on December 14! #CBA #KidLit #SCBWI
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FREE workshopping webinar: 50 FIRST WORDS
Adults all over the world, learn to write, illustrate and traditionally publish best-selling award-winning children's books. With Board Books, Picture Books, Chapter Books and Middle Grade novels, CBA...
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November 15, 2024 at 2:17 AM
Please find my latest interview with children's author, Jannie Ho, for Children's Book Insider's Nov. 2024 issue! Thanks Jannie for a great interview!
November 13, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Please find my latest interview with children's author, Jannie Ho, for Children's Book Insider's Nov. 2024 issue! Thanks Jannie for a great interview!