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Illustrator Interview: Lauren Lowen
Illustrator Interview: Lauren Lowen

Illustrator Lauren Lowen shares what it was like to work on “What If My Nana Was a Banana?” and shares tips for aspiring artists (kids and adults!).

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Illustrator InsightCHRISTA FLETCHERFebruary 15, 2022Nana Banana, Illustrations, Drawing, Illustrating, Making BooksComment
Children's Books About Love
Children's Books About Love

February is the perfect time to celebrate black history and love. It’s a time to empower your kids to love themselves and to respect everyone in honor of their differences. Through good books we learn how we can expand our worlds and love for all people.

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EmpowermentCHRISTA FLETCHERFebruary 14, 2022Book Recommendations, Children's Books, Books About LoveComment
Author Interview: David Keyes
Author Interview: David Keyes

With the launch of his debut book, “What If My Nana Was a Banana?” I thought you’d enjoy learning a little bit about children’s book author, David Keyes.

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Author InsightCHRISTA FLETCHERJanuary 24, 2022Author Q&A, Author Interview, Nana BananaComment
Zoom Story Time With RONG
Zoom Story Time With RONG

Last fall I had the pleasure of joining the RONG House Story Time group in Vietnam. Each week they meet to practice their English, read a book, do some yoga, and check in with each other.

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Events, Writing TipsCHRISTA FLETCHERJanuary 18, 2022Book Reading, Vietnam, Journal WritingComment
Writing in the Time of Covid-19
Writing in the Time of Covid-19

Writing can help us alleviate the effects of anxiety and depression. It can also help with coping skills. Find out how you can write to improve your mental health.

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Writing TipsCHRISTA FLETCHERDecember 8, 2021writng, writing prompts, pandemic, motivationComment
If You Give a Mom a Mom Friend
If You Give a Mom a Mom Friend

A poem for moms inspired by one of my favorite children’s books, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” by Felicia Bond and Laura Numeroff.

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EmpowermentCHRISTA FLETCHERNovember 17, 2019Moms, Motherhood, Mommy, Parenting, Mom FriendsComment
Welcome to Freshly Minted
Welcome to Freshly Minted

Today marks the launch of the Freshly Minted blog where I’ll post author interviews, self-publishing tips, and other news and stories about empowerment.

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Self-PublishingCHRISTA FLETCHERNovember 17, 2019Publishing, WritingComment
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Best Books About Siblings
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Best Books About Siblings
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With heartfelt texts, beautiful illustrations, and messages of love, these are cute books for kids with siblings.

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Illustrator Interview: Román Díaz
May 1, 2025
Illustrator Interview: Román Díaz
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Get to know Román Díaz, an amazing illustrator who also designs toys, board games, and video games.

May 1, 2025
Author Q&A: Victoria Niño
Apr 22, 2024
Author Q&A: Victoria Niño
Apr 22, 2024

Learn what inspired the author to write this beautiful story about a mother T-rex and her baby Brontosaurus.

Apr 22, 2024
Best Book Events for Kids
Apr 21, 2024
Best Book Events for Kids
Apr 21, 2024

There are many fantastic events that promote literacy and help put amazing books in the hands of kids — from book festivals to events like Literacy Week at schools.

Apr 21, 2024
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