kidlit – Kim T. Harrison

Interview with Poet and Picture Book Author Gillian Sze

In this interview, poet and picture book author Gillian Sze discusses her creative process behind her board book, The Night Is Deep and Wide, and gives advice for kidlit writers and poets.

Who Lives Here? Forest Creatures Writing Warm-Ups

Have you ever wondered who lives in that old tree trunk? Use these forest creatures writing warm-ups before a writing session or for generative writing practice as you explore how a character connects to a setting.

Rainbows: 5 Poetry Warm-Ups for KidLit Writers and Poets

Tap into your poetic potential with exercises and prompts all about rainbows. Suitable for beginner and more experience poets and writers. A downloadable PDF is available for offline use. Happy writing!