Judy Lindquist

I always believed that Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S. holiday in 1914. A holiday was put in...

Last week I had the privilege of being a presenter at a Writers’ Conference. Conferences have always been a staple for most industries...

This week was another busy week for School Author Visits, as I had two days of visits, chatting with over 200 students total. This is...

It is early as I post this, so my Easter celebration has not yet begun, but I know it will be wonderful! I will be hosting the extended...

Last week I had the honor of speaking at the Honor Society Induction for Education majors, at the University where I teach. It was a joy...

“Between what happens to us and our response, is a space, and the key to our growth and happiness is how we use that space” Stephen R...

There is no doubt we live in a youth-centric culture. Being young is valued and aging is looked on as something to be kept at bay. ...

One of my favorite gifts is a pillow that says Just One More Chapter. It was given to me last Christmas from very special friends, who...

“Revision is one of the exquisite pleasures of writing.” Perhaps Bernard Malamud’s quote is overstating it, but revision is certainly...

I was recently listening to an interview with an award winning, accomplished author, and she was talking about the power of her “morning...

I am a creature of habit. I like to set up routines in my day/week. I park I the same spot at school. Go to the grocery store the same...

As a writer of children’s books, School Author Visits are one of the most enjoyable ways to connect with readers. Most times the...

Banning books is not a new thing. The practice of limiting people’s access to printed material can trace its roots back to the...

Among children’s book authors, there is no higher honor than to receive the Caldecott or the Newbery Award. These are prestigious awards...

This week was Literacy Week. A week that “takes place annually to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity...

The Pandemic. Covid19. Variants. Mutations. I can’t decide if I feel like we are on a Merry Go Round, circling again and again over the...

Like most writers, I belong to a variety of groups and organizations. From the formal, professional organizations to the on-line...

As a published author, I have lost track of how many times I have been asked about self-publication. Did I self-publish? What do I think...

I have always loved home libraries. I grew up in a home with lots and lots of books. I was an young teen when my parents, in an effort...

My To Be Read pile of books is now replenished, thanks to holiday gifts! And as 2021 winds down, I am happy to reflect on the fact that I...