by Laura Gehl A member of two critique groups, The Coop’s Laura Gehl addresses the “non-question” about the value of … Continue reading To Critique Group or Not to Critique Group: THAT IS NOT A QUESTION!

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

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…

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

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

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…

Who’s Counting? Check out the lastest Chick-toon here!  

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!

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