Hen&inkblots: A Literary Blog
OPEN COOP DAY is tomorrow: Tuesday, February 5, 2019
February 4, 2019 by Erzsi Deak
Looking forward to reading your MG or YA work. One submission per person, please. (Note: Anything sent before or after … Continue reading OPEN COOP DAY is tomorrow: Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Open Coop Day is Coming…
January 27, 2019 by Erzsi Deak
But first a story. Carmen Oliver and I met at the SCBWI Summer Conference in Los Angeles some eight years … Continue reading Open Coop Day is Coming…
The Light at the End of the Tunnel: Looking for the Zone — An Illustrator’s Perspective by the Coop’s Amy Huntington
January 15, 2019 by Erzsi Deak
Just like writers, children’s book illustrators must consider the question, “How do we encourage readers to want to turn the page?” … Continue reading The Light at the End of the Tunnel: Looking for the Zone — An Illustrator’s Perspective by the Coop’s Amy Huntington
New Year’s Greetings from Hen&ink Literary
December 29, 2018 by Erzsi Deak
Losing My Magic Wand by Laura Gehl
October 31, 2018 by Erzsi Deak
I love writing fiction. When I write a fiction picture book, I can control everything (insert maniacal cackle here). If … Continue reading Losing My Magic Wand by Laura Gehl
A whole lot of clucking go on! And the winner is…
August 5, 2018 by Erzsi Deak
FRESH-PICKED POETRY: A DAY AT THE FARMER’S MARKET TAKES THE 2018 GROWING GOOD KIDS PRIZE FROM THE AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY! … Continue reading A whole lot of clucking go on! And the winner is…
1, 2, 3…sheered sheep. A new Chick Hen cartoon by Doug Cushman!
May 31, 2018 by Erzsi Deak
Who’s Counting? Check out the lastest Chick-toon here!
DELIVERY BEAR SING-A-LONG!
May 16, 2018 by Erzsi Deak
DELIVERY BEAR at your service! Zogby, the Delivery Bear in Laura Gehl’s new picture book aptly titled, DELIVERY BEAR (Albert … Continue reading DELIVERY BEAR SING-A-LONG!
New & Noteworthy! MY PILLOW KEEPS MOVING Joins Other Fabulous Titles on the New York Public Library List
April 20, 2018 by Erzsi Deak
Yippee! This dog gets around! We are excited to share that Laura Gehl’s picture book, MY PILLOW KEEPS MOVING (Viking, … Continue reading New & Noteworthy! MY PILLOW KEEPS MOVING Joins Other Fabulous Titles on the New York Public Library List
Climbing for Europe: Bridget Marzo and Drawing (for) Europe
by Erzsi Deak
Unity in the Face of Dis-unity: Drawing (for) Europe at the French Institute