In three months, my next picture book, “The More You Give,” will be out in the world. I don’t have hard copies just yet, but have been relishing, on screen, the beautiful artwork created by Francesca Sanna. I can’t wait to hold this book in my hands! Near the end of a book’s production phase, […]
Review of Something Good from Librarian’s Quest
I was so thrilled to be reviewed on the blog, Librarian’s Quest, which paired “Something Good” with the wonderful “Change Sings” by Amanda Gorman and Loren Long. Better Together #5 When individuals are confronted with an unfavorable situation, they want to remedy the circumstances as soon as possible or at the very least, ensure the […]
Where’d You Find Your Illustrator?
I recently revealed the cover of an upcoming picture book of mine, titled “The More You Give.” As expected, people have ooh-ed and aah-ed over the cover, which was created by the amazing Francesca Sanna! I’ve been in love with Francesca’s art for some time, since her very first book, “The Journey.” Take a look […]
Review of SOMETHING GOOD in The Horn Book
So excited to have this nice review in The Horn Book! SOMETHING GOOD by Marcy Campbell illus. by Corinna Luyken September/Ages 4-8/$18.99 ISBN 9780759557420 When a “bad-something” is scrawled on a wall in one of the girls’ bathrooms, how does a school community handle it? In Campbell’s story, the principal speaks to a group of […]
SOMETHING GOOD review from School Library Journal
Thanks to SLJ for this great review! October 15, 2021 SOMETHING GOOD by Marcy Campbell illus. by Corinna Luyken September/Ages 4-8/$18.99 ISBN 9780759557420 Campbell sets children down in the middle of something serious. What if someone did something bad at your school? How would you feel? How would you act? How would you move forward? […]
SOMETHING GOOD Review from BCCB
Loving this wonderful review from The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books! Something really horrible has been written on a wall in the girls’ bathroom, and now the school is responding. In a meeting with the principal, the girls all wonder, “What is the bad-something? Who did it? And what will happen next?” […]
New Book Alert–The More You Give
It feels like ages ago that I wrote this book. If you’ve followed this blog, you know that publishing moves slowly. I remember exactly where I was when the sale became official, at my son’s 5th grade band concert, just before everything shut down. And I remember exactly when I decided I needed to write […]
Before and After–Dresser to Buffet
I haven’t posted a Before and After in awhile, but rest assured, I still have projects up my sleeve. Our dining room hadn’t been touched since we moved in 11 years ago. It was fine, but wasn’t especially pretty. We had a huge table that took up most of the room. Once I replaced that […]