Nov. 7, 2025 vol. 45
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Board Book Giveaway
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the interactive lift-the-flap board book, Mazel Tov, Baby, by Dara Henry, illustrated by Wanda Livney (Sourcebooks) out now. Enter to win a copy via the widget below.
About the Book: A sweet, rhyming picture book that is a must-have for any baby. Parents, grandparents, and any caregiver will love to share this with the little one in their lives.
Baby's here! Look at you.!
Mazel tov! So brand new.
Close your eyes. Peek-a-boo.
Mazel tov! I found you.
In this adorable novelty format perfect for tiny hands, readers will have fun celebrating all of the wonderful―and sometimes hidden―things that make each baby special and unique. With seven full-sized flaps that lift up, down, and sideways, and surprise mirror at the end, this sweet book is an ideal gift for baby showers!
About the Author: Dara Henry is a children’s book author living in Southern California. She has a master’s degree in elementary education and worked as an elementary school teacher for many years. While she no longer has a classroom of her own, Dara still finds joy in connecting with children and families—only now, she’s sharing her stories while visiting classrooms and bookstores all over the country. Dara’s debut picture book, Hanukkah Pajamakkahs (Sourcebooks Kids), was published in 2024. Her second book, Mazel Tov, Baby! (Sourcebooks Kids), came out in September 2025. She is honored and excited to share her stories with readers of all ages.
About the Illustrator: Varda Livney lives on a kibbutz with her family and 1,000 other assorted people, dogs, cats, cows and olive trees. She works in a little shed, smack in-between the baseball field and the cowbarn, which ensures that she gets to hear the crack of the bat and smell the cows while she tries to figure out how to bring world peace through drawing cats and bunnies (and babies).
Mazel Tov! Baby giveaway
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Nonfiction/ Writing Courses
Nov. 25, 7 pm ET (online) Master Your Research Skills to Create Amazing Nonfiction. Accurate research is key to writing nonfiction, but it can be overwhelming. Not knowing how to find facts, assess your sources, or organize your information can stop you in your tracks or even negatively impact your manuscripts. Join award-winning children’s nonfiction author Stephanie Gibeault for tips and tricks to teach you how to master your own research skills in order to find success with your nonfiction stories. ($35 non-members, 2 week replay)
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SCBWI Winter conference
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